Posts Tagged "sibiu"

Sibiu is the prettiest city in Romania and its most important cultural center. It lies in the very heart of the country, in the enchanting region of Transylvania and stands out due to its atmospheric Old Town whose magnificent architecture conveys the visitor through 8 centuries of history and traditions. This lovely historical center is an ensemble of squares, museums and National Monuments of great beauty and inestimable value. Suspended in time and encircled by beautiful architectural buildings, the Grand Square (Piata Mare) has established itself as Sibiu Old Town’s most prominent landmark. It houses one of the world’s oldest museums - the National Brukenthal Museum (1870), the striking Council Tower and a surprising mix of cafes, shops and restaurants....

Finding the perfect Valentine’s Day destination might be a complicated task, especially when you’re in quest for a picturesque spot away from the crowds. Believe it or not, there’s romance outside Paris as well, so take the plunge and try something different this year. Maybe a scenic town crisscrossed by canals or a delightful medieval settlement somewhere in Eastern Europe? Whatever your preferences, you can’t go wrong with an idyllic mid-size European town full of culture and old-fashioned charm. Bruges, Belgium Bruges is the kind of city that everyone falls in love with. Majestic medieval buildings, cobbled-stone streets, lovely canals and charming cafes – they all blend beautifully to frame this Flemish postcard-perfect town in the northwest of...

Have you ever considered a city-break in Romania? I bet you haven’t, although the East European country prides itself with a couple of exciting destinations to choose from whether you’re looking for fun, rich culture, vibrant nightlife, leisure or a romantic weekend. When it comes to city breaks most travelers are heading for famous cities such a Rome, Paris, Prague, London or Amsterdam, never taking into account other delightful corners of Europe. Even with the latest development of tourism in the former Soviet Bloc, Romania has remained among those few less-visited destinations. And if however the scenic Carpathian Mountains with their lovely resorts, breathtaking views and ski slopes manage to bring some overseas visitors in Romania during the winter and...

Old Town, Historic Center, Altstadt, Vanhakaupunki, Gammelstaden, Citta Vecchia, Centro Storico, Casco Antiguo or whatever you may call it, is the area of a city where its history, its values and its identity are kept alive and where are usually located the medieval remains of that city and some of the main tourist attractions. Imagine Prague without the Old Town Square or Florence deprived of its historic center and you’ll almost run out of reasons to visit these beautiful cities. It comes somehow natural for Europe- the old continent, to host most of those privileged cities but there are moreover some others around the world that proudly worth to be mentioned. When I am visiting a city I usually start with its oldest part, that way I manage to capture the...

There is a city in Europe, which is not Prague although they say it seems to be, and it is beautiful, cozy, stylish, filled with traditions and culture. It has an esoteric presence and a medieval charm and it happens to be my favorite city. It lies graceful in the heart of Romania, in Transylvania area, surrounded by mountains. A couple of days before Christmas I’ve found myself in the mood of being in a magic place so I jumped in the car and I drove 3 hours until I reached it.It was exactly the place from my Christmas dreams. It had somehow a Victorian twist mixed with a fairy touch, without being overwhelming or surprising…It was just perfect!  One of Europe’s most hidden Gems I rented a nice room at Ramada Hotel, in the center, for 2 nights and I...