Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Romania

Bucharest Celebrates 554 Years of Documented Existence

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romania’s capital Bucharest appeared over 7 centuries ago when shepherd Bucur established a sheephold in the Vlăsiei Mountains. But times were troubled, with Turkish and Tatars attacks. According to the legend, the Tatars kidnapped Bucur’s daughter, so he decided to build a defence fortress and a church near the forest. Time passed by, and he […]

Three More Treasures Unearthed in Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Ancient treasures surface these days in Romania and make quite an impression. Apart from the huge silver hoard recently discovered in Valcea county, three more important discoveries were made recently: a 20,000-year-old stone pendant, a Roman wall and a Roman sarcophagus, intact and sealed. The 20,000-year-old stone pendant was discovered at Poiana Ciresului, in Piatra […]

New Tourist Attraction to Be Developed on Insula Șimian

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Mehedinti County Council (Consiliul Judeţean Mehedinţi) signed a funding agreement worth 522,000 euros for a feasibility study and technical project to improve the tourist infrastructure on Șimian.

“The Human Body” Exhibition Comes for the First Time in Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Over 200 exhibits – real human bodies – that offer a unique three-dimensional perspective are available in Bucharest at the “The Human Body” Exhibition open for the first time in Romania. The exhibit can be visited can be visited until June 30, daily from Tuesday to Sunday inclusive, from 10.00 – 20.00 at the National Museum of Natural History “Grigore Antipa”.

“Treasures of China” in Bucharest, Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

The National History Museum of Romania (MNIR) in Bucharest is hosting a really interesting exhibition which brings a little bit of China to this country. “Treasures of China” features 101 sets of artifacts important value of the cultural heritage of the Republic of China from 11 museums and cultural institutions.

Romanians Flock to the Coast to Celebrate May Day

Aleksandr Shatskih

For most Romanians, May Day is the beginning of the littoral season, and traditionally, residents of big cities used to flock to seaside resorts at the Black Sea: Mamaia, Costinesti, Vama Veche.

Romania’s People’s Cathedral: For Salvation or Resurrecting Greatness?

Phil Butler

Travelers to Romania may some day in the near future view the marvel Romanian Orthodox People’s Salvation Cathedral (Catedrala Mântuirii Neamului Românesc), the infrastructure of which is now completed. Located on Calea 13 Septembrie in Bucharest, the cathedral will stands 120 feet tall, able to accommodate 5,000 of the faithful at once.

Sibiu, Romania Voted Best City to Visit in 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

The former European Capital of Culture from 2007, Sibiu, was voted as The Best City to Visit in 2013. The city’s charm also prompts the question; “How about living in Sibiu?”

Danube-Black Sea Canal Sees Tourist Cruises

Phil Butler

A bit of interesting and very positive news form Romania today tells of the Danube-Black Sea canal finally being put to the use for which it was designed some decades ago. A collaboration between the National Office of Navigation Canals, the Council of Constanta judet (jurisdiction), Constanta’s City Hall and the Association for the Promotion and Development of Tourism on the Danube Delta Coast, have collectively organized touristic cruises to take advantage of this fascinating waterway.