Rimetea, in Hungarian Torockó is a small village famous for its white houses. Is was mentioned first time 1257 as Torockó and part of the Hungarian kingdom. The village is located in Alba county, Romania, beneath Piatra Secuiului (Szekeli Stone), a huge limestone rock. Continue reading “Rimetea – hiking the cliffs west of Rimetea village”
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Agnita fortified church
Mt. Magura, Cisnadoara
Hosman fortified church
The Hosman fortified church with the Carpathian mountains behind – that ‘s one of my favorite scenery in Transilvania. Continue reading “Hosman fortified church”
Carta – ruins of the most eastern Cistercian monastery
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Cincu – the largest church in Transilvania
Day trip: Cinscor – Cincu – Carta
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Cinscor – fortified church with original ring wall and defense towers
Day trip: Cinscor – Cincu – Carta
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Bucharest – A one day walk through the historical center
Dacian fortress Tilisca
Tilisca, in Sibiu county, is surrounded by four hills which naturally provide this location with the shape of a fortress. Continue reading “Dacian fortress Tilisca”
Sarmizegetusa, Densus, Peştera Bolii, Lacul Vidra
Round trip through the west Carpathian mountain, Roman history, Old Orthodox church, River-cave, mountain mushrooms and blueberry.
14./15. July 2018 Continue reading “Sarmizegetusa, Densus, Peştera Bolii, Lacul Vidra”