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Tourism in Romania in comunism era

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How was the tourism in Romania during the comunist era? During the communist era in Romania, which lasted from the late 1940s until 1989, tourism was tightly controlled by the communist government. Romania was isolated from much of the Western world, which affected the flow of international tourists. The Romanian communist state promoted a specific […]

Stunning facts about Transylvania and the mountains around Sibiu

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Stunning facts about transylvania Not to get cheeky right from the start but I’m already smiling when thinking of those of you who haven’t been to Romania just yet. Yes, I know that “hidden gems” might be a flashy boast to those experienced hikers that have walked the paths of the Alps or the Pyrenees, […]

Hiking the spectacular canyon of Transfagarasan

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Discover with us the canyon of transfagarasan Stan Valley Canyon, also called canyon of transfagarasan, the world of rocks and waterfalls, is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Romania. Spectacular, this winding road through the heart of the mountains is just a part of what the Făgăraş Mountains have to offer to tourists. […]

Memories from the past – communist monuments in Romania

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Discover communist monuments with Romania Tour Store Romania became a communist country in the late 1940s, almost immediately after the Second World War. For many, it was a real surprise to see the rise to power of an apparently insignificant party in Romania. But as in many cases throughout history, the cards were dealt a […]

11 iconic Romanian Landmarks

Romanian Landmarks

There are so many places to visit in Romania that have sparked interest on social media lately, and which are actually just a small part of the stunning things you can discover here. From the largest wild forests in Europe to places of legend and epic architecture, these iconic and diverse Romanian landmarks are some […]

Transfagarasan vs. Transalpina

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With an impressive number of mentions in the international travel media, Transfagarasan has won over the years the title of the most beautiful road in Romania and has maintained the top of the tourist attractions that foreign tourists have to visit. However, another spectacular route in Romania has recently risked „stealing” the title. Transalpina, the […]