Overview: Madona Dudu Cathedral is one of the biggest Orthodox churches in Craiova, famous for the miracle-working icon of the Virgin Mary which it hosts. Many tourists and pilgrims cross its threshold every day to participate in the religious services … Continue reading
Trains Ten thousands kilometres of railways, administrated by SN CFR (the National Society of Romanian Railways), cover the territory of Romania. There are three types of trains: InterCity, InterRegio and Regio. The InterCity trains connect the most important urban settlements and … Continue reading
Bordered in the north by the highest Romanian mountains, the Southern Carpathians (Carpaţii Meridionali), Wallachia runs south down to the Danube Meadow. To the east, the Danube separates the province from Dobrogea, and to the west, the whirling Danube Cauldrons … Continue reading
Flying is a popular way to enter Romania. Many local and international airlines fly to Bucharest, but there are also other airports you might want to consider if the capital is not your destination. The airlines connect Bucharest to the … Continue reading
Constanţa (ancient Greek colony Tomis) is the capital of Dobrogea region and Romania’s most important sea port. The city on the Black Sea coast reveals an attractive combination of Greco-Roman remains, Turkish mosques, Art Nouveau monuments and interesting museums. Constanţa … Continue reading
The Danube Delta features some of the richest ornithological fauna in Europe and is a true sanctuary for birds. With over 330 species of birds flying in from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Mediterranean area to nest or winter here, the … Continue reading
Sighişoara is a medieval town located inside the Carpathian arch, in the historical region Transylvania. Sighişoara’s charm is given by its narrow cobblestone streets, the historic buildings, the defence walls and towers of the old citadel and the medieval festivals. … Continue reading
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Craiova, the biggest city located in the Oltenia Plain, has a natural charm. Stroll along the streets in the old part of the city, where, 200 years ago, merchants exposed their products like in a Byzantine market town. Admire the … Continue reading
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Antiquity Little is known about the history of the territory of nowadays Romania during the Stone, Bronze or Iron Ages. We do know, however, that this region represented an attraction point for colonizers and conquerors over the millennia, especially for … Continue reading
There comes a time in the history of a country when a radical change is the best thing that can happen. In the history of Romania, the year 1866 was a turning point that greatly shaped our people’s evolution, as … Continue reading
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