Route of Castles

Following the Knights: A Legendary Journey through the Castles of Romania!

We journey back to the time of kings, knights, and great battles, on an excursion filled with history and mystery. Together, we pass through halls where echoes of balls still resound, and royal splendour meets the harsh shadows of long-gone eras.

From mysterious ruins to fortifications transformed and restored over centuries, every wall speaks to us of a lesser-known European history, intertwined with tales and legends. Here, we uncover the secrets of nobles and explore chapters of history full of glory and noble people, but also dark times of torture and betrayal.

Route of Curias from Transylvania

Life of Yore: Hungarian Noble Residences in Transylvania

We visit the domains of Hungarian nobility, with magnificent buildings, gardens, farms, and stud farms - places that whisper forgotten history and memories of the scores of servants who shaped it.

In the heart of these noble courtyards, time seems to stand still, and their well-structured ecosystem speaks to us about everyday life and the tumult of the 1848 Revolution. Back in time, we experience the transformations of the era, the political and cultural renaissance that rewrote the destiny of Transylvania.

Route of Kulas

Romanian 'Kulas': Between Tranquillity and Siege

Together, we discover the contrast of boyar life in Wallachia, specifically the residences that transformed into fortresses at the first sign of danger, enduring the tumults of the 17th and 18th centuries.

In times of peace, rural life flowed peacefully within the thick stone walls. But when enemy armies threatened, these homes became true bastions, built with military precision. The battlements, once firing slits for defence, now serve as windows through which we seem to witness the upheavals of Wallachian boyars unfolding before our eyes.

Route of Traditional Romanian Gastronomy

The Romanian Culinary Landscape: The Sophisticated Recipe for a Delicious Experience!

In our culinary journey, we taste Romania - with herbs or spices reminiscent of Oriental, Balkan, Turkish, or Hungarian traditions. We are welcomed into local kitchens where hearty dishes each have a secret and a storyteller ready to reveal it to those open to conversation.

From Romanian shepherds to Saxon butchers or fishermen from the Danube Delta, each recipe is an offering to these ancient places. Every season invites us to a celebration through good, genuine food, with soul poured into every step of its making.

Route of Fortified Churches

Fortified Churches: The Heart of the Protestant Saxon Community

In the Saxon villages of Transylvania, where everything runs like clockwork, the fortified churches rise majestically on hilltops - not only as architectural wonders but as symbols of communal solidarity that have spanned centuries.

Originally built for prayer and reflection, they quickly transformed into defensive citadels, reflecting the need for protection and unity in the face of medieval dangers. Some are part of UNESCO heritage and tell stories of modest life, discipline, and faith - valuable lessons for us, the travelers.

Route of Wooden Churches

Wooden Churches: Sanctuaries of Craftsmanship and Faith

Scattered throughout Romania, hidden among hills and orchards, wooden churches bring joy not only to pilgrims but to any seeker of beauty. We enter these sacred places with reverence, admiring ancient naive art, forgotten sculptures, and frescoes from another era, full of faith and legend.

We feel the heart beat more peacefully beneath the arched dome. Once bustling with villagers, now silent, they invite us to breathe in simplicity and humility, along with the scent of oak walls and the aroma of incense and candles.

Route of Monasteries in Moldavia

The Essence of the Romanian Soul: The Monasteries of "Bucovina Under Heaven"

On the Monasteries Route in Moldova, we deeply encounter Romanian heritage - built, crafted, and narrated. Foreigners and Romanians alike are called by the toll of the bell, bowing their heads at the morning chants. We seek shelter like the pious rulers of old and enrich ourselves with the beauty of mural paintings in red at Humor, yellow at Coșula, or green at Arbore.

Here, we discover inspired paintings and intricate embroideries, created over long years of craftsmanship and prayer. Treasures of the national heritage, some have recently gained UNESCO recognition - and we, as travellers, respectfully cross their thresholds.

Saint Ladislaus Route in Romania

The History of Catholicism: Following in the Footsteps of Ladislaus, the Knight King

Starting from Oradea Fortress, we turn back a thousand years to the times of King Ladislaus, a symbol of Christianity and chivalry. In old churches - once Catholic, now Unitarian or Reformed - the walls hide fragments of legends painted beneath murals: battle scenes or epiphanies of the canonised monarch.

Following the footsteps of the knight king, we understand a legendary chapter of Hungarian history - from the chivalric ideals of early Catholic Europe to the transformations brought by Protestantism five centuries ago.

Route of Roman Castra

Roman Castra: At the Border of the Roman Empire in Dacia

We traverse Roman castra through ancient Dacia and discover elements of the Dacian Limes - the most extensive frontier of the Roman Empire on continental Europe. From Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa to the ruins of the Romano-Byzantine Fortress Sucidava, the 1,500-kilometre journey along salt and gold roads reveals complex ancient defence systems.

Each fortress, whether visitable or still buried, unveils a fascinating chapter of military strategy and the engineering that shaped the province. For history lovers and archaeology enthusiasts, this route reveals the glory, strength, and vulnerability of the greatest imperial power of antiquity.

Route of Fortresses

In Search of Vestiges on the Peaks of History: Romania's Hidden Fortresses!

For the bold and adventurous, the Fortress Route is a true challenge. Each steep ascent rewards us with magnificent views and forgotten legends. Between the Roman, Habsburg, and Ottoman empires, imposing walls or buried ruins invite us to explore stories of leaders like Decebal, Mircea the Elder, Vlad the Impaler, Sigismund of Luxembourg, and Suleiman the Magnificent.

The triumph of reaching Piatra Șoimului Fortress or the mystery surrounding Feldioara Fortress rewards our tenacity, unveiling secrets of Romanian and European epochs one by one.

Route of the Cultural Landscape from the Danube Delta

Far from Everything, in an Oasis of Tranquillity: The Fishermen's Houses of the Danube Delta

Navigating by boat through the channels of the Danube Delta, we reach remote villages like Chilia and Periprava. Here, we discover fishermen's houses made with local techniques and materials - mudbrick, lime, and reed roofs.

The wild beauty of these places, witnesses to a capsule community, hides stories of resistance and survival, including the grim communist prison hidden in the lush delta landscape. A moving tale of the power of the human spirit to face adversity.

Route of Villages with Traditional Architecture

In Search of Heritage That Refuses to Be Forgotten

We travel through lesser-known localities where life moves at a gentle rhythm, discovering treasures of Romanian heritage. From Maramureș to the Apuseni Mountains, from Bucovina to Oltenia, and from the Szekler Land to the Saxon areas of Transylvania - each village has a soul that still beats beneath shingled roofs and wooden or mudbrick walls.

Carved gates, painted shutters, and traditional details speak of authentic Romania and its living heritage - urging us to rediscover and contribute to the preservation of beauty that struggles not to be forgotten.