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Rupea Fortress, The New Must Visit Site Near Braşov

2013-12-09 by Violeta-Loredana Pascal

Cetatea Rupea

When people speak of Braşov, Romania and surrounding tourist attractions, they usually think of Rasnov and Bran Castle. As lovely as they are, another fortress in the area should now be on your list of places to visit. Rupea, located at 70 kilometers from Braşov, was restored and is already exceeding expectations in regards to […]

Tags: Bran castle, Brasov, Rasnov, Rupea fortress

Brasov, Romania Hosts European Youth Olympic Winter Festival

2013-02-18 by Violeta-Loredana Pascal

These days Brasov is the host of a special sports event: the European Youth Olympic Winter Festival 2013 which also has competitions taking place in Rasnov and Predeal until February, 22. There are eight disciplines in which young athletes participate: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Biathlon, Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, Short Track, Ski Jumping and Snowboarding.

Tags: Brasov, european youth olympic, event, EYOWF 2013, sports, Winter Festival

Museum of Romanian Scholars Opens in Brasov

2012-12-22 by Mike Wheatley

Brașov town center

In cultural news from Romania, a new museum in Brasov was dedicated to scholars; Ion Column, Emil Micu, Tudor Ciortea and Emil Bologa on Friday. The museum complex houses tens of thousands of rare, irreplaceable documents and more.

Tags: Brasov, Brasov museum, Brasov Romania, romania, Romania museum, Romanian culture

Top 10 Things to See in and around Sinaia

2012-05-18 by Miruna Corneanu

Peles Complex Sinaia

Sinaia is a mountain resort situated in Prahova Valley, Romania, famous for its tumultuous history, winter sports, outdoor activities and lovely surroundings.

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Swiss Franc Got You Down? Ski Eastern Europe

2011-01-12 by Phil Butler

The deep powder of Sinaia

Exchange rates can sometimes turn the best vacation deal into a nightmare. The recent Swiss Franc valuation caught ski vacationers by surprise. When expensive Alps ski resorts get even more expensive, many European skiers just stay home. Fortunately there is another solution. Skiing the Carpathians, Slovenian Alps, Caucasus, and other Eastern European resorts almost always costs half as much.

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