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Transylvania, with its name coming from Latin ultra silvam (beyond the forest), is one of the most interesting and surprising regions of Romania. Its German, Hungarian and Romanian cultural traditions play a great role in its cultural and ethnic diversity. The Transylvanian plateau is surrounded by mountain peaks and drained by sparkling rivers which makes it both a pleasant place for a relaxing holiday with a landscape pleasing to the eye and an exciting place for adventure-seeking travellers.
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The Opening of the Summer Season at the "Astra" Museum"
09 apr 2008
The event will be celebrated with a fair organised between 19-20th April, with the inauguration of new architectural monuments and with the designing of new scale models in the children area. The Sunday Palm Fair will take place on the alley in front of the Bezded Church and will open on Saturday, the 19th of April at 11 a.m.On Palm Sunday there will be a service at the Bezded Church between 9.00-12.00 and at 16.00 p.m, there will be an extreme unction at the Dretea Church. The participants will have the chance to see how the Easter eggs are dyed and how the icons are painted.
Photo Album - 15 EUR
Discover Terra Ultrasilvana, the land beyond the forests, a cultural landscape that remained essentially unchanged over the centuries. Explore the vivid picture of southern Transylvania in over 200 outstanding photographs. English / German, 128 pages, 21 X 28 cm
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In April and May you can witness the beginning of spring by admiring the blossomy fields and fruit trees, the fresh green of the grass, the flowery scents and the clear blue sky. This is an ideal time for experiencing the rebirth of nature and for taking fabulous pictures.
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The Fortified Churches are an unique and interesting fenomenon. They can be found in only a few places throughout Europe and there were more than 300 Fortified Saxon Churches in Transylvania.
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