Archive for the Romania Category
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Ramnicu Valcea City Hall by night
I’ve told you some days ago about Ramnicu Valcea city from Romania, but now you really have to see the City Hall by night. It turns blue and red, pink and yellow, green and white :D Pretty unusual for a city hall, isn’t it? [caption id="attac
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The Romanian Traditional Costume Museum
The Romanian Traditional Costume Museum is a new museum that I’ve discovered in Bucharest, with a rich collection of textiles, especially costumes belonging to the Romanian peasants. Located in the House of Parliament via The People’s
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A monastery (Hurezi Monastery) and a curiosity!
As I mentioned here, on December 31st we went visiting some places, including Hurezi Monastery. I told you in the post that I'll dedicate a special article to this monastery – for we've discovered a very-very interesting thing! So here's the articl
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Ramnicu Valcea city
Ramnicu Valcea is the capital city of Valcea County, located in central-south area of Romania. The area has been inhabited since Roman times and was the site of a castrum. It was first attested during the rule of Reigning Prince Mircea cel B
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One day trip outside the city – and some funny stuff :D
There are days in which you simply don't want to stay in the city. You want to go somewhere and see something. My husband and I, we have some days like that. We choose sometimes to go somewhere with the dog and our son. Usually it's a trip at the
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Photo of the week: incredible car on the street – full car
I didn't believe my eyes yesterday when I saw this car in the middle of an European capital. It is so full that it almost touches the ground. You almost can't see the wheels! And let me repeat: it is in the middle of the Bucharest - on the Victori
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Wax famous figures (natural size) exhibition in Bucharest
I have to say that I didn't go (yet!) to those big museums hosting wax figures of famous people or characters exhibitions. So yes, I was delighted to hear that there was a temporary such exhibition in Bucharest with figures from the famous dedicated
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Ocnele Mari salt mine
Ocnele Mari salt mine is located in Valcea county, in central-southern part of Romania. The exploitation has developed a strong community, starting from ancient times until today, when much of the county’s economy depends on the operation of salt f
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Wild Carpathia – a video to see
I saw today a long presentation of the Carpathians, Transylvania, mountains and so on. Wild is another word perfect to characterize the area. I really liked this reportage, so I really recommend it to you - it is in English. It is an amazing area,
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Photo(s) of the week – River Olt through the mountains (Europe, Romania)
The River Olt is the longest river flowing exclusively through Romania and I've tried to capture his autumn colors for you. How do you like the photos? [caption id="attachment_3511" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="River Olt, Romania"][/ca
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