Sights in Romania

Historical Monuments in Valea Mare

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Known as the Mateias Mausoleum, this site is located near the village of Valea Mare Pravat, just off Campulung. This grand mausole

Historical Monuments in Biertan

Cop?a Mare Basilica

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As happened with many more churches in the region, the Basilica of Copşa Mare was repeatedly modified. The defence was fortified t

Historical Monuments in Sibiu

Casa Artelor

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The Artelor House in Piata Mica is the former home of the guild of butchers. This house is first mentioned in records from 1370. T

Historical Monuments in Sucevita

Probota Monastery

Probota Monastery was constructed in the year 1530 by Prince Petru Rares. It is in the area of Bucovina, along with many lovely me

Historical Monuments in Sucevita

Sucevita Monastery

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Sucevita Monastery was built in 1583, and is located in the northern part of Romania. It is in a small town that is located right

Churches in Hunedoara

Royal Chapel

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The Royal Chapel in the Hunedoara Castle dates from when the Corvin family transformed this huge defensive castle into a place of

Historical Monuments in Sibiu

Casa Luxemburg

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Casa Luxemburg is one of the many historic medieval centers that can be found in Sibiu. The city was founded by the Saxons, ve cam

Historical Monuments in Sibiu

The Stair's Tower

The tower is located downstairs in the main square of Sibiu Huet, and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. On the ground f

Cathedrals in Alba Iulia

Catedrala Reîntegririi - Reunification Cathedral

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Reunification Cathedral is an orthodox temple located within the city walls of Alba Iulia. It was built in 1921 shortly after the

Historical Monuments in Alba Iulia

Obeliscul - Obelisk of Horea, Clo?ca and Cri?an

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This obelisk is close to the western gate of the Citadel, and was constructed in the year 1937 in memory of the ringleaders of the

Universities in Cluj-Napoca

Babeş-Bolyai University

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This is the largest and most important university to be found in Romania. It has its origins in the founding of a Jesuit college i

Churches in Timisoara

Catholic Cathedral Episcopal Church

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This church is located in the historic city centre, in [poi = 121536] Unirii Square [/ poi]. It's one of the most important religi

Churches in Sighisoara

Saschiz Fortified Church

Built on a Romanesque church, the church of Saschiz is a fortified church. Its construction began in 1493, when the city, then inh

Historical Monuments in Sibiu

Sibiu City Walls

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Sibiu is located in central Romania, and is a city with history, and was founded in the Middle Ages by the Saxon village. They cam

Palaces in Timisoara

Printului Eugen of Savoy - Home of the Prince Eugene of Savoy House

The Home of the Prince Eugene of Savoy can be found on the street that shares the same name, near the tourist information office.

Citadels in Alba Iulia

Cetatea Alba Iulia - Alba Iulia Citadel Bastionara

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This citadel is the main tourist attraction of the city. This is a Vauban-type fort designed by architect Giovanni Morando Viscont

Historical Monuments in Sighisoara

Saschiz Fortress

Saschiz is a town located about 20 kilometers from the city of Sighisoara,in the Mures region. The fortress is at the top of a hi

Churches in Biertan

Biertan Fortified Church

The fort was built little by little between the 13th and 16th centuries, as the village grew. The Saxons, from Germany, settled in