Constructed on the site of an old house at the base of the hill on which you can visit the oldest wooden church from Maramures, you can find this museum, which presents several traditional costumes, objects and house furniture typical of the area.
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Terezia Mine, Turda Salt Mine - Cluj
Terezia Mine is a 90m deep bell-type mine, in whose hearth a subterranean lake of 5-8 m depth and 70 m width formed. This mine has been exploited since 1690.
A little wharf and boats as well as an originally designed promenade have been arranged on the subterranean lake.
Terezia Mine, Turda Salt Mine - Cluj
Terezia Mine is a 90m deep bell-type mine, in whose hearth a subterranean lake of 5-8 m depth and 70 m width formed. This mine has been exploited since 1690.
A little wharf and boats as well as an originally designed promenade have been arranged on the subterranean lake.
Rudolf Mine, Turda Salt Mine - Cluj
The Rudolf Mine is 42m deep, 50m wide and 80m long. It is the last mine from Turda where salt was exploited from. 172 steps lead to the heart of this magnificent Mine. Heading to the heart of the mine, on the walls is carved the year in which the salt was exploited. On the N-W side of the sealing salt stalactites can be admired that formed through the years. They grow about 2 cm / year and when they reach the length of about 3 meters, due to their own weight, they break.
Rudolf Mine, Turda Salt Mine - Cluj
The Rudolf Mine is 42m deep, 50m wide and 80m long. It is the last mine from Turda where salt was exploited from. 172 steps lead to the heart of this magnificent Mine. Heading to the heart of the mine, on the walls is carved the year in which the salt was exploited. On the N-W side of the sealing salt stalactites can be admired that formed through the years. They grow about 2 cm / year and when they reach the length of about 3 meters, due to their own weight, they break.
Podul Minciunilor (Liar's Bridge), Sibiu
It's the first iron bridge placed in Romania and it got its name
after a legend saying that the bridge would fall down if a person
sitting on it would tell a lie. Oral legends also refer to the lies told
by lovers and merchants who were selling in the area.
The French Room, Louis XV in Cotroceni National Museum, Bucharest
The French apartmentis placed on the north-east side and it is made up of an elegant drawing-room in Louis XV style and 2 bedrooms, one in an English Rococo style and in a Louis XVI style. It used to be King Ferdinand's apartment.
In 1893, the Cotroceni Palace was founded by Şerban Cantacuzino. It was home to King Carol I, who made important changes in its architecture. In the late 19th century, a partial demolition of the palace was ordered, which would be later reconstructed by French architect Paul Gottereau. In 1977, the palace was transformed into a guesthouse, and also ordered to build an additional wing.
King Ferdinand's Library in Cotroceni National Museum, Bucharest
The library was King Ferdinand's favourite room. The ensemble is made of elm wood in the Henric II style.
In 1893, the Cotroceni Palace was founded by Serban Cantacuzino. It was home to King Carol I, who made important changes in its architecture. In the late 19th century, a partial demolition of the palace was ordered, which would be later reconstructed by French architect Paul Gottereau. In 1977, the palace was transformed into a guesthouse, and also ordered to build an additional wing.
The Royal Bedroom in Cotroceni National Museum, Bucharest
In 1893, the Cotroceni Palace was founded by Serban Cantacuzino. This residence was home to King Carol I, who made important changes in its architecture. In the late 19th century, the Crown, Ferdinand ordered the partial demolition of the palace, which would be later reconstructed by French architect Paul Gottereau, who gives a purely neoclassical touch. In 1977, Nicolae Ceausescu’s palace transformed into a guesthouse, and also ordered to build an additional wing. Currently, the Cotroceni National Museum is operational inside the Palace, which was opened in 1991 and includes the Cotroceni Royal Palace and the Cotroceni Monastery.
The Main Hall in The Cotroceni National Museum, Bucharest
In 1893, the Cotroceni Palace was founded by Serban Cantacuzino. This residence was home to King Carol I, who made important changes in its architecture. In the late 19th century, the Crown, Ferdinand ordered the partial demolition of the palace, which would be later reconstructed by French architect Paul Gottereau, who gives a purely neoclassical touch. In 1977, Nicolae Ceausescu’s palace transformed into a guesthouse, and also ordered to build an additional wing. Currently, the Cotroceni National Museum is operational inside the Palace, which was opened in 1991 and includes the Cotroceni Royal Palace and the Cotroceni Monastery.
Zlătari Church, Bucharest
Zlătari Church was built in 1635 by Matei Basarab It was then reconstructed by Mihail Cantacuzino in 1705. The inside paintings were done by Gheorghe Tăttărescu.
The Romanian Athenaeum, Bucureşti
The Romanian Athenaeum is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest, Romania and a landmark of the Romanian capital city. Opened in 1888, the ornate, domed, circular building is the city's main concert hall and home of the "George Enescu" Philharmonic and of the George Enescu annual international music festival. The building was designed by the French architect Albert Galleron, built on a property that had belonged to the Văcărescu family and inaugurated in 1888, although work continued until 1897.
Peleş Castle in winter, Sinaia
Peleş Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. King Carol I of Romania (1839–1914), under whose reign the country gained its independence, first visited the site of the future castle in 1866 and fell in love with the magnificent mountain scenery. In 1872, the Crown purchased 1,300 square kilometres (500 sq mi) of land near the Piatra Arsă River. The estate was named the Royal Estate of Sinaia. The monarchy commissioned the construction of a royal hunting preserve and summer retreat on the property, and the foundation was laid for Peleș Castle on 22 August 1873.
Peleş Castle, Sinaia
Peleş Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. King Carol I of Romania (1839–1914), under whose reign the country gained its independence, first visited the site of the future castle in 1866 and fell in love with the magnificent mountain scenery. In 1872, the Crown purchased 1,300 square kilometres (500 sq mi) of land near the Piatra Arsă River. The estate was named the Royal Estate of Sinaia. The monarchy commissioned the construction of a royal hunting preserve and summer retreat on the property, and the foundation was laid for Peleș Castle on 22 August 1873.
Bran Castle
Bran Castle, situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Braşov, is a national monument and landmark in Romania. Commonly known as "Dracula's Castle" (although it is one among several locations linked to the Dracula legend, including Poenari Castle and Hunyad Castle), it is marketed as the home of the titular character in Bram Stoker's Dracula. The castle is now a museum open to tourists, displaying art and furniture collected by Queen Marie. Tourists can see the interior individually or by a guided tour. At the bottom of the hill is a small open air museum park exhibiting traditional Romanian peasant structures (cottages, barns, etc.) from across the country.
Bran Castle
Bran Castle, situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Braşov, is a national monument and landmark in Romania. Commonly known as "Dracula's Castle" (although it is one among several locations linked to the Dracula legend, including Poenari Castle and Hunyad Castle), it is marketed as the home of the titular character in Bram Stoker's Dracula. The castle is now a museum open to tourists, displaying art and furniture collected by Queen Marie. Tourists can see the interior individually or by a guided tour. At the bottom of the hill is a small open air museum park exhibiting traditional Romanian peasant structures (cottages, barns, etc.) from across the country.
The Romanian Athenaeum, Bucharest
The Romanian Athenaeum is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest, Romania and a landmark of the Romanian capital city. Opened in 1888, the ornate, domed, circular building is the city's main concert hall and home of the "George Enescu" Philharmonic and of the George Enescu annual international music festival. The building was designed by the French architect Albert Galleron, built on a property that had belonged to the Văcărescu family and inaugurated in 1888, although work continued until 1897.
Râşnov Citadel
Râşnov Citadel is a historic monument and landmark in Romania. It is situated in Râşnov, Braşov County, in the immediate vicinity of Braşov. The citadel was built as part of a defense system for the Transylvanian villages exposed to outside invasions. A decisive aspect for building the citadel on the actual location was the route of the invading armies which were coming from the Bran pass and were passing through Râşnov, on their way to Burzenland.
Bâlea Lac, Transfăgărăşam
Bâlea Lake is a glacier lake situated at 2,034 m of altitude in the Făgăraş Mountains, in central Romania, in Sibiu County. There are two chalets opened all the year round, a meteorological station and a mountain rescue station. It is accessible by car on the Transfăgărăşan road during the summer, and the rest of the year by a cable car from the "Bâlea Cascadă" chalet. In 2006, the first ice hotel in Eastern Europe was built in the vicinity of the lake.
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