The historical sites of Transylvania include castles, citadels, and fortresses dating from medieval times and beyond. Our posts about them are based on actual visits, besides a deeper understanding of their history.
One of the prettiest and best-preserved medieval city-citadels still inhabited in Europe, Sighisoara is a must-see destination for anyone who visits Romania.
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Standing on top of a hill in the Carpathians, Rasnov Citadel is one of the best-known castles of Transylvania. A popular side-trip from Brasov, and part of a whole tourist experience, including a dinosaur park, it was the most crowded site I visited during my latest trip. Unlike Rupea and Feldioara, this castle wasn’t new
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On my recent quest to visit the castles of my homeland near Brasov, I finally stopped at the small citadel of Feldioara. Surprised, I noticed that it was reconstructed, the rooms were set up as museums, and overall it had a “new” feeling. Maybe not exactly what I expected but on this trip, it wasn’t
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In a strategic location on a hill, overlooking a vast area, the Citadel of Rupea stands witness to centuries of history in Transylvania.
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As we pulled into the parking lot of the fortress of Fagaras, I was surprised to see a beautiful entrance surrounded by a moat filled with water, and swans swimming in it. No visitors, no crowds. We seemed to be the only people there. In the center of the town of Fagaras, the fortress stands
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In the vicinity of the Turda Gorge, one of the most dramatic landscapes in Transylvania, you’ll find underground the the old Turda Salt Mine. Dating from 1075, the mine was used to bring salt from the depths of the earth until the middle of 19th century. If you visit it now, you’ll find a unique
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The tiny Castle of Magyarózd is not one of the better-known castles in Transylvania. Chances are, most people who live in its vicinity don’t know about its existence. I know I didn’t while growing up in Ludus, the closest town. I don’t remember even hearing about it as a child, and certainly I haven’t visited
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