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To Timisoara 40

Not far from Cluj is the city of Alba Iulia; ex-capital of Transylvania, surrounded by an impressive and wonderfully restored 18th century Vauban (star-shaped) fortification. This is where, a hundred years ago, Romanians from all across the country celebrated the union with Transylvania, in the purpose-built complex. Along with the thousand-year old Catholic cathedral and

To Cluj 31

The town of Sighet hosts a former communist prison where the country’s previous political elite used to be locked away during the oppression of the 50’s and early 60’s. Now, it’s a museum detailing the country’s struggle with that oppressive regime. The leaders of the three main parties in the country were all detained and

To Cluj and flight to Bucharest 33

To Maramures 35

The region of Maramures, isolated by two mountain ranges, kept close ties with its customs, thus preserving more than anywhere in the country the habit of wearing the traditional clothes, especially on holidays and while going to church. Elaborately carved timber is still heavily used for buildings and, especially, for intricate gates. The breath taking-complex

To Bistrita 26

The heavy walls of Sucevita convent hide the largest and most recent (late 16th century) of the UNESCO protected painted churches. The themes of the scenes depicted on its walls vary considerably from its earlier counterparts. Then, in Moldovita convent, the flower garden is complementing the wonderfully preserved frescoes. Before returning to Transylvania, visit the

To Bucovina 29

Venturing through one of the Carpathian’s narrowest and most scenic gorges, exit Transylvania for the historical province of Moldova. In the populous convent of Agapia, the nuns are dividing their time between carpet weaving and worshiping in a centuries old church, decorated by the most prominent Romanian painter. In his early 20’s he set of

To Borzont 27

Your next UNESCO site, the church of Biertan, has impressed visitors for five centuries with its three distinctive lines of fortifications. Enter the reconciliation room, where couples about to divorce were being locked up. If you choose, we can also pay a visit to a local traditional gypsy craftsman. Meet the entire family and find

Add-On Day. Medieval Structures 1

Start your day with a stroll through the bustling old market, where the locals sell their produce every morning. Further into the land, you discover Alba Iulia; ex-capital of Transylvania, surrounded by an impressive and wonderfully restored 18th century Vauban (star-shaped) fortification. This is where, a hundred years ago, Romanians from all across the country

To Sibiu 38

Leaving Brasov behind and following the Carpathian mountain chain, reach the Fagaras fortress, one of the few in all of Europe that is still surrounded by its original water filled moat. Then, get your camera ready for some of the most spectacular sites you can imagine, while making your way up the Transfagarasan road. Make

Add-on Day. Szekely Experience 2

Start your day with the UNESCO peasant-built multi-story fortification complex of Prejmer, where the foremost local families had a refuge room to run to during the frequent invasions. Then we continue to Malomkert, a village inhabited predominantly by Hungarians. Find out more about the old technologies in the amazing (but virtually unknown) local museum, tended