Historical Monuments in Romania

Historical Monuments in Prejmer

In Saxon times the Prejmer´s aim was to protect the rich prairie of Barsa. These large open spaces offered no security in the even

Historical Monuments in Medias

The Trumpeter Tower

After the city of Medias this has been recognized as not as big country village, the inhabitants constructed it in the year 1550,

Historical Monuments in Brașov

Scheii Brasovului

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Brasov is a Transylvanian Saxon town, which means it's a German community that settled there centuries ago. As in other Saxon citi

Historical Monuments in Sibiu

Piata Aurarilor

This is the square of gold artisans. In medieval times in Sibiu, each group of artisans was concentrated in a different square; sh

Historical Monuments in Câlnic

Câlnic

Calnic is a town in the Sibiu region in western Romania. It is a quiet town that makes its living mainly from agriculture. Calnic

Historical Monuments in Sibiu

Casa Hermes

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Casa Hermes is one of the most distinct houses of the medieval center of Sibiu. It is situated on the square, behind the Piata Mic

Historical Monuments in Hunedoara

Tower of the Drummer

The eastern Drummer Tower is lower than the other towers on the castle of Hunedoara. You can't see it from outside because the dra

Historical Monuments in Hunedoara

Defensive Terrace

The castle was originally built on top of a 14th century stone fortress. In the 15th century, the time of Ioan of Hunedoara, it wa

Historical Monuments in Sibiu

Piata Huet

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Piata Huet, which is one of medieval Sibiu's oldest, is surrounded by beautiful historical monuments. In the middle of the square,

Historical Monuments in Sibiu

Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral

Sibiu's Romanian Orthodox Cathedral was built between 1902 and 1906. We arrived on a weekday morning, and I was surprised by the n

Historical Monuments in Putna

Putna Monastery

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This monastery was built by Stephen the Great between 1466 and 1469, and although it was destroyed by fire, the same Stephen the G

Historical Monuments in Sibiu

Piara Mare

Piata Mare is the main square in Sibiu, dating back from the Saxon foundation of the city in medieval towns. It was mentioned for

Historical Monuments in Gura Humorului

Humor Monastery

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This Monastery is located in northern Moldavia. Inside the church is the icon of the Assumption and it is one of the most beautifu

Historical Monuments in Suceava

Dragomirna Monastery

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The area where the monastery is worth a visit. The exterior is more sober than other monasteries in the area but this is not a bad

Historical Monuments in Bucharest

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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But when you arrive there the view is uauuu....and the tomb is full of history a soldier is there permanently to keep an eye on it

Historical Monuments in Sighisoara

Tower of the Butcher and Walls

Historical Monuments in Rasnov

City Fountain

The well of the town was built from 1623 to 1640. It was excavated by two Turkish prisoners, whom had been promised freedom once t

Historical Monuments in Sibiu

Transylvania

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Crossing the Southern Carpathians, and Transylvania, we passed buildings - military, cultural and religious - built by the grandf

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Historical Monuments in Romania

94 historical monuments in Romania