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Just a few minutes outside Sibiu lies the ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an impressive open-air museum that showcases the diversity of Romania. It’s like stepping into a miniature version of the country, with traditional houses and structures from all its regions. The museum is absolutely massive, so be ready for a lot of … Read more
For our second hotel stop, we chose Sibiu, perfectly situated for the sights we wanted to see and intriguing in its own right. A Brief History of Sibiu Nestled in the heart of Transylvania, Sibiu is a city dating back to at least the 12th century, and likely earlier. First mentioned in 1192, it quickly … Read more
The Câlnic Citadel, built around 1270, is a remarkable example of medieval fortifications designed to withstand the frequent Ottoman attacks of the era. It was originally equipped with a keep, defensive walls, and a water-filled moat accessed only via a drawbridge. In 1430, the last nobleman left the citadel, selling it to the villagers, who … Read more
It was built in 1446 and is one the biggest castles in Europe and one of must-see-place in Romania. It was also announced as one of the best fairy-tale looking castles by Huffington Post. It looks magnificent and is all you can wish for in a castle.
After our visit to Turda, we headed to Cluj-Napoca, where we had booked our hotel for the night. We chose Cluj because it’s one of the historic Siebenbürgen—the seven walled citadels. The city was founded by German colonists in the 12th century on the ruins of the ancient Dacian settlement of Napoca, which dates back … Read more
The next leg of our Romanian road trip took us to Salina Turda, one of the world’s oldest salt mines, with a history stretching back over 2,000 years. The mine ceased operations in 1932, but it found new life during World War II when it was reopened as a bomb shelter for the citizens of … Read more
On one of those rare sunny days, I felt the itch for a little adventure and randomly picked a castle on the map. That’s how I ended up at Vallø Slot—a charming spot with a cozy garden. The History of Vallø Slot Vallø Slot was built in the mid-1500s, but what really sets it apart … Read more
My trip to Romania kicked off in Satu Mare, the city where my friends held their wedding ceremony. Since the wedding was our main focus, we didn’t spend much time exploring the city itself. Instead, we found ourselves unexpectedly preoccupied with an urgent mission: finding a washing machine. Why? Well, a few bottles of Gammel … Read more
Last year, I was invited to a friend’s wedding in Romania. It just so happened that the wedding was in a city that’s the same distance from several airports—and one of them was in my hometown! This sparked the brilliant idea of a Romanian road trip. I didn’t set a strict itinerary; instead, I made … Read more
Looking for something unique to do during summer? I stumbled upon a post about Fredensborg Castle and the opportunity for guided tours inside. It immediately caught my attention, so I decided to check it out. This castle holds a special place in Danish history and the monarchy. Queen Margrethe often uses it as her residence. … Read more
This is another one of the “castles” you can find in Denmark as slot is translatable into a castle.
It was finished in 1746 and its furnished with 250 years old furniture. Around the castle there is a beautiful park that is open for public viewing.
Herreborg in Danish means lord’s castle. This place is not “big fairytale” castle, rather a fortified manor house.
