Bucharest Day and the History of Romania’s Capital
Bucharest, the capital of Romania and the largest city in the country, is the main political, administrative, economic, cultural, and educational center of the Romanian state.
What Did a Traditional Romanian Kitchen Look Like 100 Years...
Around a century ago, the kitchen held an essential place in the Romanian household.
The Maramureș Gates and the Symbols Carved in Wood
In the villages of Maramureș, wood has long been an essential part of the traditional landscape and of the region’s architectural identity.
Under the Autumn Sun: Harvesting Grapes in Romania
As the days grow shorter and the mornings become cooler, Romania’s vineyards enter one of the most important moments of the agricultural year.
The Fortified Churches of Transylvania: A Journey Through History
In the heart of Transylvania stand some of Romania’s most remarkable medieval monuments: the fortified churches built by the region’s Transylvanian Saxon communities.
The Traditional Romanian “Șezătoare”: When Handwork Became a Way of Socializing
In the villages of Romania in times gone by, evenings followed a very different rhythm.
Traditional Desserts Made with Fragrant Autumn Pears
Autumn brings apples, plums, walnuts and pears to the orchards fruits that have long played an important role in home cooking.
Pumpkin, the Star of Autumn Cuisine: From Pies and Tarts to Roasted Pumpkin and Savory Dishes
A versatile seasonal ingredient that can be transformed into a wide variety of sweet and savory dishes
Colibița, one of Romania’s most spectacular mountain destinations
In Bistrița-Năsăud County, in a landscape dominated by forests, mountains and water, Colibița has become one of the increasingly popular tourist destinations in northern Transylvania.

























