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România Atractivă
02 April 2025

Din muzeu, în viața reală: pe urmele caselor tradiționale din România Atractivă

România e plină de muzee de arhitectură tradiționale în aer liber, ce ne ajută să ne putem imagina mai bine cum trăiau strămoșii noștri și cât de multe inovații extraordinare au fost necesare pentru ca lumea să arate așa cum o știm azi. Pornind de la casele tradiționale din Muzeul Satului Bănățean, Muzeul Civilizației Populare Tradiționale ASTRA din Sibiu și Satul Pescăresc din Tulcea am plecat pe rutele României Atractive și am găsit corespondentele reale, încă vii în zilele noastre, ale unora

România Atractivă
28 March 2025

Must-Visit Attractions Within an Hour of Sibiu on the România Atractivă Routes

Wherever you are in Romania, you’re surrounded—sometimes without even realizing it—by a wealth of lesser-known tourist attractions that reveal the deep and fascinating roots of our nation. If you're in Sibiu or planning a getaway there, we've put together a list of 14 must-see sites from the România Atractivă routes, all within an hour’s drive from the city.Don't forget: no matter where you are, you can explore nearby attractions using the "map" feature in our app. Have fun discovering!The Eni

România Atractivă
21 March 2025

Roll camera! Three places from Attractive Romania that you can see in feature films

Some places have a unique charm – an atmosphere that takes you to another era, walls that tell stories, and landscapes that instantly immerse you in a cinematic world. Romania, with its rich heritage and the unaltered authenticity of historical monuments, has always been a source of inspiration for filmmakers.On the Attractive Romania platform you will discover three such places, that not only impress tourists but have also captivated the big screen, serving as filming locations for both Roman

România Atractivă
12 March 2025

6 Truly Surprising Recipes to Discover in Attractive Romania

The Traditional Romanian Gastronomy Route from Attractive Romania is a true inspiration for food and cooking enthusiasts. Along the route, you can discover unique recipes influenced by the various ethnic groups who have coexisted in these lands over the past centuries. The six dishes we've gathered below might resemble recipes you already know, but each has a “surprise element” that makes it stand out.Those who welcomed us in documenting this route and shared these recipes did so not only to s

România Atractivă
20 February 2025

Spring is coming, bringing events all across the country!

Spring doesn't just bring snowdrops, sunshine, and longer days—it also comes with events that add color to the start of March. We've selected a few great reasons for you to step outside and explore Romania Atractivă.Alongside the tourist attractions from the 12 cultural routes, you can also discover fairs with authentic mărțișoare and handmade crafts, rural experiences, local delicacies, and concerts with a medieval touch. Let’s go!✦ "Spring Traditions - Celebrate Romanian", 2025 editionFebr

România Atractivă
10 February 2025

5 surprising things you didn’t know about kulas

The route of the cules takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of the Wallachian boyars, where the tranquility of rural life intertwined with the constant threat of invasions. We return to the 17th and 18th centuries, when these impressive buildings, on the border between home and fortress, became true symbols of resistance.From the thick stone walls that sheltered the boyar families in times of peace, to the ramparts that turned into shooting holes in the face of attackers, each

România Atractivă
20 January 2025

5 surprising things you didn’t know about castles

The Castle Route takes us on a legendary journey in the footsteps of knights, through Romania's castles! We travel back to the era of kings, knights, and great battles, in an expedition filled with history and mystery. Together, we pass through halls where the echoes of grand balls still linger, and where royal splendor meets the harsh shadows of long-lost times.From mysterious ruins to fortifications transformed and restored over centuries, every wall tells the story of a lesser-known European

România Atractivă
17 January 2025

12 routes for 12 months full of discoveries in Attractive Romania

Romania is a land full of hidden treasures, with every corner of the country holding its own story to tell. Each month of the year challenges you to explore a different facet of our fascinating homeland: from mysterious medieval castles to traditional villages where time seems to have stood still.Plan your vacations and stops now to rediscover Romania! It will be a year full of exploration, where every month brings you a new destination, a new story, and a new adventure.JANUARY ⛪ Route of mona

România Atractivă
11 November 2024

Every step in Dâmbovița County tells a story

Each county of Romania is unique through its local history and legends, as well as through the traditions preserved from long ago.We invite you to visit all the counties included in Attractive Romania, and for the experience to be complete, we present the stories and customs of each area, so that your trip is unforgettable!Our journey also passes through Dâmbovița County, where you will meet a special objective, framed on the route of castles. It is the Ion Ghica Mansion, whose rooms full of

România Atractivă
29 October 2024

5 Fortified Churches in Transylvania to Visit This Fall

The Route of Fortified Churches takes us through the villages where the Romanian, Saxon, and Hungarian communities of Transylvania lived together in harmony. As you get to know them better—or visit more of them—you gain a deeper understanding of what they have in common, what sets them apart, the role they played in our history, and how they shaped our past.These churches rise majestically on hilltops or in village centers, not only as architectural structures but as symbols of a common solida

România Atractivă
22 October 2024

Every step in Harghita County tells a story

Each county of Romania is unique through its local history and legends, as well as through the traditions preserved from long ago.We invite you to visit all the counties included in Attractive Romania, and for the experience to be complete, we present the stories and customs of each area, so that your trip is unforgettable! This time we make a stop in Harghita County. Here you can find no less than 16 objectives included in the route of Saint Ladislaus, castles, curias, Roman castra, fortres

România Atractivă
18 October 2024

5 surprising things you didn’t know about the Transylvanian curias that will make you want to visit them

The Transylvanian Curias Route takes us on a journey through the estates of the Hungarian nobility, where imposing buildings, sumptuous gardens, farms, and stables transport us back in time, evoking stories of forgotten history and of the people who contributed to its creation. The glory days of these buildings coincided with a period of political and cultural renaissance, reshaping the destiny of Transylvania.Along this journey, a multitude of curiosities are revealed, and we hope that some of