The modernisation of the Romanian principalities that began in the 19th century
Bucharest, which started modernizing in the second half of the 19th century, has very few buildings left that were built more than 200 years ago
Vineyards, wine tasting and castle life are intertwined not only in history, but also in peoples minds. This is also the case of the Jidvei Castle in Cetatea de Balta
Having started on the path to modernisation in the early 19th century, the Romanian Principalities were beginning to set up institutions based on the western model.
Officially, the Romanian health system started functioning in 1874.
Maramures, one of the northernmost regions of Romania, is highly appreciated by tourists for the way it conserves its traditions and environment.
Theodor Pallady is one of the most prominent names in the history of the Romanian visual arts.
A merchant town par excellence, Bucharest also made a name for itself throughout history thanks to the great number of churches it has
In 1648, in Alba, the first translation of the New Testament in Romanian was printed, the so-called “Balgrad Bible.
On the road between Bucharest and Brasov, an old trade route crossing the mountains, Sinaia developed in the 19th century as a resort on...
A pioneer of car racing and aviation in Romania, an adventurer and a tireless traveller, prince George Valentin Bibescu is little known today, being overshadowed by the legacy of his wife, Martha Bibescu
Located in north-eastern Romania, Neamt Fortress is a 14th century structure whose walls have survived to this day.
The Romanian principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia began a modernisation process in the early 19th century.
Deva is located close to the former ancient capital of Dacia in Orastie Mountains
On June 1st 1957, the Museum of Romanian Literature was inaugurated in Bucharest.
