Cultural

The Astra Museum is one of the most famous and important institutions in Transylvania, but especially in Sibiu county. Founded at the initiative of the Transylvanian Association for Romanian Literature and Culture, it opened its doors in 1905. The main reason was the desire of the Romanians here to shape their ethnocultural identity in a multicultural space.

About Transylvania, foreigners think it is a land of vampires and ghosts, ruled by Dracula, and the people of Bucharest think it is a region where they drink palinca and speak softly. In reality, Transylvania is a fascinating land steeped in history and legend, an under-appreciated tourist treasure.

The Libearty Sanctuary, the largest brown bear sanctuary in the world, is located in a 69-hectare oak forest in Zărnești, Brașov County. It is also considered the "most ethical" animal sanctuary in the world. The sanctuary's sad story begins...

When the E-bike was first invented, there was a lot of criticism around it. That is, until people realized that it was indeed necessary. No wonder the E-Bike industry is the fastest growing branch of the bicycle industry, even though E-Bikes are much more expensive than traditional bikes. In Western Europe, in mountainous areas, E-Bikes are slowly outnumbering traditional bikes, both for touring and commuting.

Transylvania is one of the main tourist destinations in Romania, being considered a land full of mystery, ancient legends and medieval castles. It is a truly beautiful region, with an enviable natural setting and mountain villages offering a picturesque atmosphere.

Some people say that Sighisoara has a different energy each time they visit it, it is like wine, another year goes by and it becomes even better, more beautiful. An important role is also played by the people who pass through it, once hundreds of foreign tourists crowded the citadel and dozens of languages echoed through the streets.

Everyone knows something about Dracula, the famous character from Bram Stocker's book, which had a remarkable echo. What not everyone knows is that Bran Castle is actually the place that inspired the writer. In Bram Stocker's description there are details that indicate that Bran Castle is indeed the source of inspiration.

The Junii of Brasov is the best-preserved custom in the big city of Brasov, Romania. The specificity of the city, with the district of Șchei closed during the Austro-Hungarian Empire by the Șchei Gate, so that the Romanians would not cross into the Citadel, made the custom to be preserved unaltered by German or Hungarian influences.