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Where Time Stood Still: Maramureș

Posted on February 14, 2020October 13, 2020

“I believe eternity was born in the countryside” said renowned Romanian poet and philosopher Lucian Blaga in one of his most famous poems, The Soul of the Village. Maramureș, with…

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Cultural Landmarks You Should Not Miss in Iași

Posted on September 29, 2019April 4, 2020

Located in the historical region of Moldavia, Iași is the fourth most populous city in Romania, and, thanks to its rich academic and cultural life, it is dubbed by many…

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5 Things You Should Not Miss in Timișoara

Posted on July 1, 2019November 16, 2020

Updated in November 2020. You might have already heard of Timișoara, the multicultural Western Romanian city, one of those places you always meant to visit. Or this could be your…

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8 Saxon Villages in Transylvania Worth Visiting

Posted on May 13, 2019November 12, 2020

The South-Eastern part of Transylvania is home to lots of Saxon villages dating back to the Late Middle Ages, a major attraction in the area, especially since Prince Charles has…

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Sibiu or Seebiu? From Houses with Eyes to Political Protests

Posted on January 3, 2019September 3, 2020

Sibiu, one of the most important cities in Transylvania, is known for quite a few things. If we are to agree with Maslow, we must start with salami and cheese—a…

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The Art Nouveau Heritage in Oradea

Posted on November 23, 2018September 23, 2020

Updated in September 2020. There are definitely many things to see and do in Oradea and nearby, but if you’re looking for just one reason to visit the city, it…

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10 Souvenirs to Bring Home from Romania

Posted on November 13, 2018June 27, 2019

Let’s be honest, finding a good souvenir isn’t easy. That is, if you’re looking for more than a fridge magnet, a keychain or a mug. While in Romania, there’s a…

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Daniel Leș and the Art of Figurative Ceramics

Posted on November 9, 2018November 18, 2020

With his craft having roots in the Dacian pottery, figurative ceramic artist Daniel Leș says his life’s luxury is being free to do what he wants, in his own home,…

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Five Romanian Salt Mines Worth Visiting

Where Time Stood Still: Maramureș

Cultural Landmarks You Should Not Miss in Iași

5 Things You Should Not Miss in Timișoara

Sibiu or Seebiu? From Houses with Eyes to Political Protests

The Art Nouveau Heritage in Oradea

10 Souvenirs to Bring Home from Romania

Daniel Leș and the Art of Figurative Ceramics

The Steampunk Revolution in Cluj-Napoca