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Sighișoara is famous for its well-preserved walled old town. The landmark of the city is the Clock Tower, a 64 m-high tower built in the 13th century. The Wallachian prince Vlad Dracul (father of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) lived in exile in the town. The Church on the Hill, is reached via the Scholars' Stairs. Built in 1642, the covered stair-passage was meant to facilitate and protect schoolchildren and churchgoers on their climb to the school and church during wintertime. Originally, the stairs had 300 steps, but after 1849, their number
was reduced to 175.
Man walking in Maramureș county.
Children dancing at a May fair.
The Humor Monastery located in Mănăstirea Humorului, about 5 km north of the town of Gura Humorului, is a monastery for nuns dedicated to the Dormition of Virgin Mary. The Humor Monastery was constructed in 1530 and was built over the foundation of a previous monastery that dated from around 1415.
Sucevița Monastery (1585) is an Eastern Orthodox convent situated in the Northeastern part of Romania. It is situated near the Suceviţa River, in the village Sucevița, 18 km away from the city of Rădăuţi, Suceava County. The architecture of the church contains both Byzantine and Gothic elements, and some elements typical to other painted churches of northern Moldavia. Both interior and exterior walls are covered by mural paintings, which are of great artistic value and depict biblical episodes from the Old and New Testament. The paintings date from around 1601, which makes Sucevița one of the last monasteries to be decorated in the famous Moldavian style of exterior paintings. The interior court of the monastic ensemble is almost square (100 by 104 meters) and is surrounded by high (6 m), wide (3 m) walls. There are several other defensive structures within the ensemble, including four towers (one in each corner). Sucevița was a princely residence as well as a fortified monastery. The thick walls today shelter a museum that presents an outstanding collection of historical and art objects.
The Moldovița Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery situated in the commune of Vatra Moldoviței, Suceava County, Moldavia. The Monastery of Moldovița was built in 1532. It was founded as a protective barrier against the Muslim Ottoman conquerors from the East.
Peleș Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. Peleş Castle was built at the initiative of King Charles I, to serve as a summer residence. King Charles used the most renowned artisans to decorate the interior. 30 elaborate bathrooms were installed (probably quite a rarity in its day!). The main entrance hall has a retractable glass ceiling. There are vacuum points throughout the castle demonstrating that the King was keen to have the most up to date facilities.
Astra National Museum Complex is an outdoor museum in Sibiu. Photo of a reconstructed floating mill that originally functioned on the Someș river in Lucăcești village, Maramureș county.
was reduced to 175.
Man walking in Maramureș county.
Children dancing at a May fair.
The Humor Monastery located in Mănăstirea Humorului, about 5 km north of the town of Gura Humorului, is a monastery for nuns dedicated to the Dormition of Virgin Mary. The Humor Monastery was constructed in 1530 and was built over the foundation of a previous monastery that dated from around 1415.
Sucevița Monastery (1585) is an Eastern Orthodox convent situated in the Northeastern part of Romania. It is situated near the Suceviţa River, in the village Sucevița, 18 km away from the city of Rădăuţi, Suceava County. The architecture of the church contains both Byzantine and Gothic elements, and some elements typical to other painted churches of northern Moldavia. Both interior and exterior walls are covered by mural paintings, which are of great artistic value and depict biblical episodes from the Old and New Testament. The paintings date from around 1601, which makes Sucevița one of the last monasteries to be decorated in the famous Moldavian style of exterior paintings. The interior court of the monastic ensemble is almost square (100 by 104 meters) and is surrounded by high (6 m), wide (3 m) walls. There are several other defensive structures within the ensemble, including four towers (one in each corner). Sucevița was a princely residence as well as a fortified monastery. The thick walls today shelter a museum that presents an outstanding collection of historical and art objects.
The Moldovița Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery situated in the commune of Vatra Moldoviței, Suceava County, Moldavia. The Monastery of Moldovița was built in 1532. It was founded as a protective barrier against the Muslim Ottoman conquerors from the East.
Peleș Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. Peleş Castle was built at the initiative of King Charles I, to serve as a summer residence. King Charles used the most renowned artisans to decorate the interior. 30 elaborate bathrooms were installed (probably quite a rarity in its day!). The main entrance hall has a retractable glass ceiling. There are vacuum points throughout the castle demonstrating that the King was keen to have the most up to date facilities.
Astra National Museum Complex is an outdoor museum in Sibiu. Photo of a reconstructed floating mill that originally functioned on the Someș river in Lucăcești village, Maramureș county.