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Transylvania Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Pietrosu Peak UNESCO Natural Reserve, over Borsa town, Maramures Pietrosu Peak UNESCO Natural Reserve, over Borsa town, Maramures Teofil Ivanciuc Transylvania is known as the Switzerland of the Carpathians. It is often considered a mysterious, secluded land. This stands for those who never tried to know it. The uniqueness of this land is the result of many cultures living side by side, interacting, enduring hard times during the centuries. Hungarians/Seklers, Saxons from Karinthia, protestants from Salzkammergut, Romanians, Armenians, Jewish/Jiddish, French all had great influence and great sons who became world famous. The architecture is true mirror of all influences. Transylvania was the very first place on the earth where freedom of religion was declared and legalized. Here the Unitarian Church was born. Famous mathematicians: Bolyai Janos (as a teenager set himself to resolve the 2000 year old geometry problem, also reserched by his father, the Euclid's fifth parallel postulate. He had recognized the impossibility of this task so he developed absolute geometry that is independent of the fifth postulate and also hyperbolic geometry where this postulate is negated. He was 21 years old when he reported to his father :"I have discovered things so wonderful that I was astounded... out of nothing I have created a new different world."). Another famous mathematician was Valyi (the theory of the propeller which led to developing a theory of partial differential equations, his thesis was published at Kolozsvár in 1880). The Far East and the Middle East meets West here. Brasov is the last true Western European city, if traveling East. Many say this is where Europe ends. This is not accurate from a geographical standpoint, but points to the great differences you'll find as soon as you travel south accross the Carpathian Mountains. _______Sights Edit This Medieval Towns of Transylvania Medieval Towns of Transylvania Most of the Transylvanian cities are very old settlements. Some of them we inherited from the Romans. Each of them has a captivating story to tell to the interested traveler. Medieval towns and villages dot the countryside of Transylvania. This region of the world has seen many turbulent times, however the people of Transylvania proudly and openly welcome you to share their history, and culture. Many Dracula fans descend on Transylvania in search of the famous Prince/vampire; Vlad Tepes. Considered a hero to some, and a villain to others, Vlad Tepes was the Prince of Walachia, and a defiant defender of Christian beliefs against the Turks. The history and story of Vlad Tepes inspired Bram Stoker to base his novel; Dracula, on this Prince. Legends and rumors vary from region to region on the subject of Vlad and Dracula; however the legend lives on; come see for yourself, and let your imagination run wild! Contributors November 17, 2006 new by romaniatours [Add Sight] Hunedoara Castle (Corvinesti Castle) Edit This i G othic style castle built on roman ruins in 14 C. Vlad Tepes was imprisoned here during his youth for 7 years. This castle is a solid rock fortress fiercely built by Turkish prisoners. Holds 3 huge pointed towers, a drawbridge and high battlements, 5 marble columns with delicate ribbed vaults support two halls, and Knight's Hall. 50 rooms today houses a more.. type: Castles World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: near the city of Hunedoara, 18 km/9 miles south of Deva. openingHours: daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. address: Romania Bran Castle Edit This Romania Tours - Bran Castle Romania Tours - Bran Castle O ften refered to as "Dracula's Castle", originally built as a fortress for the Knights of the Teutonic in 1212. It was later re-built in 13 C by the Saxons to protect the city of Brosov. Some versions refer to Bran Castle as the base for Vlad Tepes; although this point is heatedly debated among Dracula fans. One of the most picturesque more.. type: Castles World66 rating: [rate it] openingHours: Tuesday - Sunday 9:00AM to 4:00PM address: Brasov, Romania Peles Palace Edit This Romania Tours - Palace of Peles Romania Tours - Palace of Peles I n the natural back drops of the Carpathian mountains the Palace of Peles is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture. Used to be the Romanian Royalty Summer residence and retreat. The Palace's 160 rooms are adorned by the finest examples of European art, Murano crystal chandeliers, German stained-glass windows, walls covered with Cordoba more.. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] address: Brasov, Romania Fagaras Fortress Edit This i Bu ilt in 15 C by Transylvania princes, is one of the most well preserved medieval castles in Romania. The castle has 80 rooms, and is surrounded by a deep and wide moat. The citadel was ranked among the strongest in Transylvania, standing up to Turkish and Tartar invasions. Access is made through a bridge over the defense moat. At the centre of the citadel stands the more.. type: Castles World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: the village of Fagaras, 73 km/45 miles west of Brasov openingHours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Saturday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM address: Romania ___________History Edit This Vlad the Impaler and Count Dracula Bram Stoker’s Dracula frightened Europe and started the vampire-fashion. But few people know that things are not quite as Stoker presented them in his book. The likeliest of assumptions is that the main character, Dracula is a portrayal of the cruel Vlad the Impaler - Vlad Tepes ruler of a medieval Romanian state. The truth is slightly different. What’s in a name? Vlad the Second was the father of Vlad the Impaler. For his bravery in combat on behalf of the Crhistian cause, he was accepted into The Order of the Dragon, a group of knights founded by Sigismund of Luxemburg in 1387. Because the idea of dragons was not known to Romanians of those times, they played upon a word similarity and called Vlad the Second Dracul - “the Devil”, in Romanian. As for Draculea, a name that Vlad the Impaler was to frequently use in his correspondence, it meant “the son of Dracul”, as “lea” was a common name-ending that meant “son of”. From law enforcement to drinking blood The small medieval states that were to later form Romania were in an almost constant state of chaos. Whether they were weakened by wars, overrun by Muslim invaders or forced to pay tribute to stronger neighbors, internal affairs such as economy or law enforcement were pray to general indifference and decadence. Against a background of political instability and general disrespect for the law, Vlad the Impaler (Tepes in Romanian) appeared as a just and brave ruler, albeit a particularly cruel one. He had a draconian view on restoring order, and preferred the bloodiest possible execution as a deterrent: he impaled and maimed more condemned prisoners than any other ruler before his time. Some medieval chronicles take a step further and describe him taking pleasure in senseless sadism. They account for the legend of a “blood-drinking” ruler, a metaphor later to be taken literally. These writings are disputed by sources maintaining that he only killed the laziest and most hopelessly dishonest of lawbreakers. Among them he counted the Transylvanian and German merchants who regularly ignored his state’s borders and its commercial laws. Therefore, a common historical theory states that the stories about his devilish cruelty were mostly spread through medieval German sources, and were generally meant to avenge the damage that Vlad the Impaler caused to German merchants. Literary fiction seeks historical legend This was the controversial figure that Bram Stoker stumbled upon and decided to transform into the Vampire figure. The theories about how Stoker wrote his novel and what his sources were, are again, highly controversial. It is certain, for instance, that he took the name Dracula from his readings of Romanian history. For an extra touch of exoticism, he chose to give this name to his character, instead of the initial Count Wampyr, a simple refference to earlier gothic writings, such as those of Sheridan le Fanou, the first writer to theorize about the vampires. It is unlikely that Stoker sought further historical information about Vlad the Impaler, aside from the name itself. If he had, it is likely that he would have been pleasantly surprised to uncover the legends of the ruler’s inhuman cruelty. Yet he does not mention Dracula’s killings, and at a certain point in the book, his character claims to be a “Szeckely”, which is a Hunnic name. Other theories claim that in creating the vampire figure, Stoker was partly inspired by the figure of Countess Erzsébet Báthory, a member of the Hungarian nobility in the XVIth century. She was famous for her sadism and is said to have tortured and killed over 700 maids to bathe in their blood, in order to maintain her beauty. There are, of course, many other theories regarding this subject, but it is unanimously accepted that Vlad the Impaler was the historical figure that inspired Stoker’s character. Finally Whether you’re interested in the history, the legend, the literature or the modern cult, you’ll find their rock-hard basis in the place that started it all: you may visit the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, Vlad the Impaler’s birthplace, Bran Castle, his feared residence and supposedly Stoker’s inspiration for Dracula’s castle, or Borgo Pass, the ominously rugged terrain where the Bloody Count claimed his victims. Or you may choose to explore the mysterious, and stroll through any one of the dozens of picturesque villages set against those breathtaking mountain views to which Bram Stoker’s book finally begins to do justice. learn more: http://www.visit-transylvania.us/vlad-tepes-count-dracula-tours-vampire.html ___________Day Trips Edit This Most of the Transylvanian cities are very old settlements. Some of them we inherited from the Romans. Each of them has a captivating story to tell to the interested traveler. Medieval towns and villages dot the countryside of Transylvania. This region of the world has seen many turbulent times, however the people of Transylvania proudly and openly welcome you to share their history, and culture. Many Dracula fans descend on Transylvania in search of the famous Prince/vampire; Vlad Tepes. Considered a hero to some, and a villain to others, Vlad Tepes was the Prince of Walachia, and a defiant defender of Christian beliefs against the Turks. The history and story of Vlad Tepes inspired Bram Stoker to base his novel; Dracula, on this Prince. Legends and rumors vary from region to region on the subject of Vlad and Dracula; however the legend lives on; come see for yourself, and let your imagination run wild! ___________Festivals Edit This Eastern European Vintage Bike Rally from Transylvania Eastern European Vintage Bike Rally from Transylvania Transylvania Live - expert in Transylvania MOUNT GAINA MAIDENS FAIR In Sunset Mountains (Apuseni) - The closest Sunday to July 20 Climbing this mountain is a test – we will travel in trucks (the only vehicles capable to go all the way up) taking a forester road. The Fair on Mount Gaina was a place where families who had marriageable girls and boys used to meet in order to arrange the weddings. Legend has it that fairies all over the world once decided to have a castle built in the Apuseni Mountains, so they brought along a magic hen that layed golden eggs. Once a year the fairies would give those eggs to couples who really loved each other. This festival is an event that gathers craftsmen, traditional costumes, traditional dances and songs from four districts: Tara Motilor, Bihor, Arad and Hunedoara. Women playing the alpenhorn from Avram Iancu, renown all over Europe, launch the call to open the festival every year. You will see that, even if it appears a rather primitive instrument, a chopped piece of wood, the alpenhorn produces wonderful sounds, provided that you know how to handle it. You shall see by yourself that this is not an easy task at all. learn more here [Add Festival] EASTERN EUROPEAN VINTAGE BIKE RALLY Edit This Eastern European Vintage Bike Rally from Transylvania Eastern European Vintage Bike Rally from Transylvania photo by: Transylvania Live - expert in Transylvania EASTERN EUROPEAN VINTAGE BIKE RALLY aka DRACULA RALLY from TRANSYLVANIA Join Transylvania Rider’s Eastern European Vintage Bike Rally this July in Turda, Romania. We gather to remember old times and enjoy the new ones! Don’t miss Cheetah bike race on the salt track and Vintage bike street race on Turda’s streets - a competition founded in 1947. Here is how our friend Adrian Trim from UK saw us: The Transylvania Riders more.. World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: all date: 3 weekend in July address: Turda - Turenilor Gorges email: riders@visit-transylvania.eu _________Things to do Edit This Ride over Dracula's Castle Ride over Dracula's Castle Transylvania Live - expert in Transylvania Helicopter Ride Over Dracula's Castle Renting a helicopter, when you are in Brasov, or near by, will prove to be a fantastic opportunity to see the splendour and beauty of Bran Castle, also called Dracula Castle, the old Rasnov Citadel and the picturesque Brasov city from a bird's eye view. :::::Maramures Land Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i The Maramures Land, situated in Northern Transylvania (Romania), close to Ukrainian border, is one of the best kept Europe's secrets. Here the time hasn't move in the past decades. Maramures is known as the "wooden land", because nearly everything (from churches, houses or carts, to spoons, cans or thousand of other things) is timber hand made. In Maramures are well preserved the ancestral traditions (some of them thousands of year old), the folklore and also the landscape. You can see there a couple of interesting museums (in Sighet town are the Memorial Museum, dedicated to communist Holocaust), Maramures Museum (displaying etnographical pieces and also an Open Air Museum), The Jewish Museum (dedicated to +40000 Maramures jews sent to Auscwitz death camp, included Nobel Prize winner, Elie Wiesel). In Ieud, Barsana, Dragomiresti, Sapanta and Tisa villages are also a couple of small locally museums. The best to see are the medieval wooden churches (eight of them included in UNESCO world heritage sites list). The best are Ieud, Barsana, Poienile Izei and Desesti churches, displaying wood carvings, old paintings and textiles. The accomodation is easy to find, every village has a network of eco pensions. Also you can find there a couple of hotels (in Sighet, Viseu, Borsa towns, or in Ocna Sugatag spa resort). Every year Maramures is visited by about 100 000 tourists, from all over the world. _______Sights Edit This i Maramures is an intriguing place full of history and tradition. This area is mostly noted for it's skillful wood carvers. As a result you will find unique structures such as houses and churches made purely out of wood. 8 of these monuments were listed in 1999 in the UNESCO world heritage. See below for a glimpse of the beautiful monuments: Contributors November 21, 2006 new by romaniatours (1 point) [Add Sight] Barsana Monastery Edit This i Built in the 16th century by the Dragos family. One of the most important monasteries in the region of Maramures. type: Monasteries World66 rating: [rate it] address: Maramures, Romania Surdesti Church Edit This i The highest church in the area (72 metres). Built in the 17th century. type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] address: Maramures, Romania Sighetul Marmatiei Village Museum Edit This i Display of traditional wooden houses and a stunning wooden church set in a peaceful landscape. type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] address: Maramures, Romania Bogdan Veda Church Edit This i It's St. Nicholas Church dates from 1718 and it was made of spruce wood. Inside you can find many well preserved paintings, a chandelier carved in wood, an archbishop armchair and religious books brought from Walachia and Moldavia. type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.goromaniatours.com address: Maramures, Romania email: tours@goromaniatours.com :::::::Turda Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Turda Turda Transylvania Live - expert in Transylvania The city dates back to the roman period when it was named Potaissa. The ruins of a roman military camp, “The V.th Macedonian Legion” can still be seen today on a hilltop. Famous for its salt mines the city was the scene of many important historical events. One of this is the Transylvanian Diet held in 1568 in the Roman-Catholic Church (XV century). Here the freedom of conscious and religious toleration was proclaimed for the first time in the world. The city is renowned for its Salt Mine which was known and exploited from the earliest days. The first systematic exploitations (underground mining), where made by the Romans. The Salt Mine was one of the most important salt mines in Transylvania, but in 1840 loses its importance and in 1932 the exploitation where stopped. During the II World War the Salt Mine was used as a bomb shelter by the citizens of Turda. In the vicinity of Turda there are two spectacular gorges Tureni Gorges and Turzii Gorges. Turzii Gorges situated 15 km from the city is a complex natural reservation, which contains botanical, geological, zoological, archaeological values and amazing sceneries. Rare butterflies, different bird species (including the rare cliff eagle) and other animals live between the walls of the gorge. Interesting archaeological discoveries were made in the caves of the gorge: tools, bowls, ornaments and primitive burial sites were found. __________estivals Edit This EASTERN EUROPEAN VINTAGE BIKE RALLY aka DRACULA RALLY from TRANSYLVANIA Join Transylvania Rider’s Eastern European Vintage Bike Rally this July in Turda, Romania. We gather to remember old times and enjoy the new ones! Don’t miss Cheetah bike race on the salt track and Vintage bike street race on Turda’s streets - a competition founded in 1947. Here is how our friend Adrian Trim from UK saw us: The Transylvania Riders club of Turda has about 30 members all of which work for the club and all love bikes. They all have road bikes of one form or another and part of the rally consists of ride outs to show you the best scenery. The club members are interested in classic machinery and especially German and British bikes because they come from the era when they were closed off from the rest of Europe. This rally is for everyone on whatever sort of bike and irrespective of age or size. There is a very good mix of machinery in the club so do not worry about coming on your Matchless or Vincent or BMW. The rally is in Turda a town with a lovely atmosphere, classic architecture and a rich past. If you are looking at a map of Romania then Turda and the Turda Gorges are in north central Romania about 30 km south of Cluj Napoca. Once you realise the price of good beer and wine you will probably not want to return. Plenty of English is spoken and you will find the people are friendly and open. No visa is required and you can get green card extension insurance from your insurer to cover Romania. You can stay at the very special and very luxurious Dracula Hotel. There is secure parking and it is just off the middle of the town as are the other two standard but good hotels.