Aug 20, 2024 · View over the rooftops of Brasov in Transylvania, with the Black Church catching the sun. 3. Medieval towns are everywhere. Romania's medieval past bursts to life across Transylvania.

10 things you need to know before visiting Transylvania. Aug 20, 2024 • 8 min read. Transylvania is a magical land of castles and old-world villages that packs in a lot of charm. Here's what you need to know before you go.

If you've ever wondered how hemp and goat hair were transformed into Transylvania's traditional scarlet and white village-wear, this exhibition space…

Sibiu is awash in aristocratic elegance. Noble Saxon history emanates from every art-nouveau facade and gold-embossed church. Renowned composers Strauss, Brahms and Liszt all played here during the 19th century, and Sibiu has stayed at the forefront of Romania’s cultural scene through its festivals of opera, theatre and film, as well as rock, jazz and more.

Transylvania is known as the mysterious land of bloodthirsty vampires and howling wolves. Some may think it’s fictional, but this central Romanian region is a real place. And it’s pretty special.

Transylvania. Some castles perch on mountains, others skulk in mist-shrouded hills, but Hunedoara’s juts out from an industrial jungle. Despite being surrounded by…

Wallachia (Ţara Românească), the region between the Carpathians and the Danube River, admittedly lacks the must-sees of Transylvania and Moldavia. Nevertheless, it's rich in early Romanian history, particularly at the historic seats of the …

With increasing flight links to European cities, Cluj is welcoming more and more travellers, who usually shoot off to the Apuseni Mountains, Maramureş or more popular towns in southern Transylvania. But once arrived, first-time visitors inevitably lament their failure to …

Discover the best attractions in Transylvania including Alba Carolina Citadel, Corvin Castle, and Peleş Castle.

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