Travel Guide

The Romanian Athenaeum is the best concert hall in Bucharest. It was built between 1885 and 1888 with funds raised by public subscription, following the plans of the French architect Albert Galleron. It looks like a Ionic temple with six columns and a large cupola. Inside you can see a large round c Read More

Casin Monastery It was built in 1937 nearby the Triumphal Arch. It is a great monument which combines harmoniously the traditional architectural elements with the modern ones. Its mural decoration is made of multi-coloured mosaic and marble. Its catapetasma and apse are also made of marble with icon Read More

Situated in Moldavia, Agapia village (12 km. south-west from Targu Neamt) Agapia Monastery was founded by Gavril Hatmanul ( a leader of army) and his wife Lady Liliana and dedicated in 1647. The front sides of the monastery are covered outside with paintings of neo-classical inspiration. Inside, thi Read More

The sayings” Home, sweet home” and “My home is my castle” are well illustrated by the Romanian peasant homes that you can see at The Village and Folk Art Museum (the second most important in Europe after the one in Stockholm). Everything in this open-air museum is original. T Read More

Cismigiu Gardens are the oldest and most beautiful park in Bucharest (opened to the public in 1816). Situated in the center of the city, opposite the City Hall and next to Gheorghe Lazar High School this park has lots of trees, plants, birds and a large lake. Red tulips and roses surround fine statu Read More

The Museum of the Romanian Peasant is one of the most important sights in Bucharest. In 1996 it was the winner of the European Museum of the Year Award. It houses 18,000 pieces of pottery from different regions of Romania. The old ceramic item existing in this museum bears the inscription 1746. Ther Read More

The Salt Mountain is located in Slanic Prahova, Romania. There is a hole into the mountain (called the Bride’s Cave) through which you can see a saline lake. The sun rays reflected in the lake create a wonderful sight. Here is the story of the Bride’s Cave: My grand-grandmother told me the s Read More

Built at Curtea de Arges between 1512 and 1521 this monastery is one of the most beautiful religious monuments in the Balkans. It was built under the pious prince Neagoe Basarab’s supervision and following Artisan Manole’s plans. Carol I and Ferdinand, the kings of Romania were buried in Read More