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Transylvania
Visiting Cluj Napoca
According to the experts, the origins of Cluj Napoca can be traced back to the
2nd century, when a legion base was established in this area of Transylvania
by the Trajans.
The Apuseni Mountains
A second large group of mountains tourists would be able to find in this destination
is the Bihor Massif or Masivul Bihor.
The Szekely Land
The Szekely Lands are inhabited by approximately 660,000 people, with the highest
density in the counties of Covasna and Harghita.
The interesting Targu Mures
The city of Targu Mures has approximately 150,000 inhabitants, most of whom are
Romanian and Hungarian.
The Upper Mures Valley
The Upper Mures Valley is a Romanian region part of the Mures County.
Alba Lulia and its history
Archaeological discoveries allow experts to affirm that there were Dacian
settlements established in the actual Alba Lulia around the year 100
BC.
Visiting Brasov
Brasov is the capital city of the Romanian county that shares the same name.
The charming Hateg
Archaeologists have discovered a variety of interesting elements and objects
in the Hateg Island, many of which allow them to affirm that it used to be
home of a rare small specie of dinosaurs.
Sebes, in Alba County
Sebes, also known as Szazsebes or Muhlbach, is a very interesting Romanian city
located towards the southern area of Transylvania, within the Alba County.
The historic Sighisoara
Towards beginnings of the 12th century, Sighisoara started becoming a city after
a group of merchants and business men from German origin settled in this region
by invitation of the King of Hungary.
The Bran Castle
Although the Bran Castle is famous as Dracula's Castle, there is not evidence
that Vlad III Dracula, or Vlad III the Impaler has ever lived in it.
Deva, in Hunedoara
This city, with more than 79,000 inhabitants, counts with a very interesting
history and is a very attractive destination which all those tourists who go
to Transylvania for a vacation in Romania should not miss.
Visiting Hunedoara
The Corvin Castle or Hunyadi Castle shows a very beautiful and impressing appearance
which combines Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic styles in a unique way.
The beautiful Sibiu
Tourists should try not to miss meeting this city during a vacation in Romania
since it is one of the most attractive and picturesque spots they could meet
in not only Transylvania but the entire country as well.
The Retezat Mountains
The Retezat Mountains are the only National Park this country has, and are, without
any doubt, one of the most beautiful spots visitors could meet in it.