Unseen Romania

The Momarlani - A Special People ( published on Apr 04, 2008.)

In a world of contrasts, the Jiu Valley situated in the South-Western part of Romania is also a land of the extremes. On one hand, it is a place that was known for a long time for the coal mining activity that took place in the area. However, there is much more to this region than its industrial background. It is here where you can come face to face with a community that remained untouched by the modern way of life. In our agitated world, this comes to be something truly rare. Meet the Momarlani people. Read more on The Momarlani - A Special People

The Berca Mud Volcanoes ( published on Mar 25, 2008.)

Do you remember when you were a child and used to play with… mud? I do and I believe if you haven’t enjoyed baking “mud-pies”, you missed one of the great funs of childhood. But wait! There’s another way you can enjoy mud and that is… the Mud (or Muddy) Volcanoes in Buzau, Romania. Read more on The Berca Mud Volcanoes

Rasnov Fortress ( published on Mar 07, 2008.)

The legend says that, during a particularly long siege of the fortress, the citizens of Rasnov were concerned about the lack of available drinking water. Two Turkish soldiers, having been captured earlier, were put to the task of digging a well in the centre of the fortress. These two men were assured that they would be given their freedom once the well was completed. Read more on Rasnov Fortress

Lake Sfanta Ana ( published on Mar 07, 2008.)

Situated in the mount Ciumatul Mare, on the left side of the river Olt, the lake Sfanta Ana rises on the bottom of an inactive volcano, named Ciomatu. The lake water is almost as pure as that of distilled water. You cannot find one living creature in the water, because of the lack of oxygen. Read more on Lake Sfanta Ana

Fagaras Fortress ( published on Mar 06, 2008.)

650 years old, this big mastodon is situated in the centre of the town Fagaras, in the South Eastern Part of Transylvania. The stronghold rises proudly as never before. The tales are uncountable; the ageing has not forgiven it. The signs left by the battles can still be seen from place to place. Read more on Fagaras Fortress

The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest ( published on Feb 28, 2008.)

"It has been a long way Romania covered during the last 4 years, since my first visit here in February 1990. You have even succeeded in taming this huge palace, the construction of a megalomaniac, but, at the some time, a masterpiece of the Romanian people." Catherine Lalumiere - General Secretary of the Council of Europe Read more on The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest

Romanian Motorcycling ( published on Feb 16, 2008.)

Romanian motorcycling. Surely, to the outside world, this notion sounds more like a fantasy. It would appear that Romanians were so busy fighting for their dignity and freedom during communism that it was impossible for any other “unnecessary” activity to be conducted. But the irony is that it was actually these kinds of activities that gave people a reason to go on and keep hoping for the better. Each of them secretly looked for something to escape their every day life and started living “underground”. Some chose books and foreign magazines. Some chose music. Other turned to motorcycling. Read more on Romanian Motorcycling

Taking the Tour of Bucharest ( published on Feb 16, 2008.)

You cannot say you really visited Romania unless you have taken a walk around Bucharest. Its history, monuments, public gardens, avenues make it impossible for tourists to regret taking the time to look around. Read more on Taking the Tour of Bucharest

The Danube Delta - a wild land ( published on Apr 11, 2007.)

From an ecological point of view, The Danube Delta is quite unique in terms of scenery, landscape and habitat. The Danube Delta is situated in the North-East of Dobrujda and is shaped by The Danube as it flows in to the Black Sea.

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