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2013 Gaudeamus International Book Fair opened its Gates in Bucharest

Aleksandr Shatskih

The 20th edition of Gaudeamus International Book Fair opened its gates to book lovers on November 20th. One of the most important cultural and editorial events in Romania, organized each year by Radio Romania, has as guest of honor the group of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Under the slogan “Cool Nordic […]

11 years ago

2013 European Destinations Award Goes to Romania’s Jurilovca Village

Aleksandr Shatskih

European Destinations of Excellence Awards (EDEN) is a project promoting sustainable tourism development models across the European Union, based on national competitions that take place every year and result in the selection of a tourist “destination of excellence” for each participating country.

11 years ago

All of Romania’s Museums Featured in a Bilingual App

Aleksandr Shatskih

I admit I love going to museums, but it is often hard to pick all the museums in an area. And, let’s face it, not all of the museums are famous, though sometimes those little ones can be true treasures for a traveler or tourist. All those coming to Romania now have an app they can use to find out relevant information on all of the country’s 943 museums.

11 years ago

Wild Carpathia – A Jewel in Romania´s Crown

Aleksandr Shatskih

“Wild Forever”, the third and the final part of the Wild Carpathia series – a unique trilogy about the priceless majesty of the Romanian forests and mountains, will be broadcast in Romania by Travel Channel UK on November 8th.

11 years ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum to Open in Anina, Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

The museum will have various exhibits, with a Euro 50,000 bust as a key piece, paintings, photographs, as well as the first devices Schwarzenegger used for training.

11 years ago

More Shopping in Bucharest, Promenada Shopping Mall Just Opened

Aleksandr Shatskih

The northern part of Romania’s capital, Bucharest, has, starting last week, a new mall. Named Promenada, this new shopping mall promotes itself as being the only mall entirely built during the crisis. Fortunate by location, near the landmark Sky Tower, the mall stands excellent chances to becoming one of the premier shopping destinations in Bucharest. […]

11 years ago

Dracula’s Bran Castle Is a Top Halloween Destination

Aleksandr Shatskih

Halloween is today celebrated around the world, even in countries without Halloween traditions. There are many great destinations worldwide that fit with the spirit of the day. One of these is the Bran Castle in Romania, that place chosen by Bram Stoker as the homeland of the world’s most famous vampire, Count Dracula. Up on […]

11 years ago

Romanian Heritage Railway, Oravita-Anina, May Soon Be History

Mihaela Lica Butler

CFR Calatori continues to cancel trains on this route, instead of figuring out ways to make it profitable by attracting tourists.

11 years ago

5200 BC House Discovered in Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

The house discovered at Baia is approximately 92 square meters, the largest ever found from the pre-Cucuteni culture.

11 years ago

Romania October Destination: WWI Mausoleum at Valea Mare

Aleksandr Shatskih

Halloween is just around the corner, and because this is not a holiday limited by geographic location, feel free to look for interesting spooky places to visit all over the world.  There are many fairs and events celebrating Halloween, but there are also places with an impressive historical significance that deserve to be visited. The […]

11 years ago

Oktoberfest Comes to Bucharest

Aleksandr Shatskih

Many people love beer and I am sure everyone loves to have a great time! URSUS Breweries brings famous Oktoberfest to Bucharest, Romania. People are invited between 3-6 October at the Plaza Romania mall to enjoy a fun atmosphere with music, dance and games with prizes.

11 years ago

Constanta Casino, Romania, to Be Renovated with EU Funds

Aleksandr Shatskih

The landmark of seaside city Constanta, the famous Casino, will be renovated with a grant of 10 million euro in EU money, Nicuşor Constantinescu, the President of the City’s Council announced recently. The casino, once a pearl of Contanta, is now what we might call a wreck. Last time I saw it, two years ago, […]

12 years ago

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