The medieval hilltop town of Sighisoara is world famous for its well-preserved historic architecture and for being the birthplace of Vlad Tepes. These photos were taken during our trip to Romania in May, 2006.
Brasov has been called "the Prague of Romania", due to its wonderful architecture and splendid setting at the base of Mt. Tampa. These photos were taken during our trip to Romania in May 2006.
Views of scenic Lacu Rosu (Red Lake) and the spectacular Bicaz Gorge, in the Carpathian Mountains between Transylvania and Moldavia. Photos from our Romanian trip in May, 2006.
Located 28 kilometers southwest of Brasov, Romania, Bran Castle was built to guard a strategic mountain pass into Wallachia. Photos taken on a rainy afternoon in May, 2006
Views of the beautiful and historic Romanian Orthodox Monasteries of Sinaia, Secu, Sihastria, Agapia, Varatec and Arbore. Photos taken during our May, 2006 trip to Romania.
A visit to the ceramic workshop in Marginea, where the famous "Black Pottery" is made. Next, we stopped to admire the fine handicrafts at the Maison de Bucovine, and enjoy some excellent homemade tuica, courtesy of owner Mihaela Albu. Lastly, we enjoyed a delicious meal and an egg painting demonstration by Letitia Orsvischi, at her lovely pensiune in Vama.
Views of the "Cetatea de Scaun", the medieval fortress in Suceava, Romania. Constructed by Petru I Musat, it was enlarged and strengthened by Stefan cel Mare. Photos from May, 2006.
Photos from our visit to the town of Radauti, in the Bucovina region of Romania, in May 2006. Featuring photos of the famous Colibaba pottery studio, the Bogdana Church, the town cemetery and many views of the town. Movie by M. Kolibaba, photographs by N. Skibinski.
Views of the wonderful Village Museum in Bucharest, one of the premier outdoor museums in the world. It features rural houses, churches and buildings from all parts of Romania displayed in a beautiful park. Photos taken on a sunny afternoon in May, 2006.
Views of the beautiful Romanian Orthodox Monastery of Sucevita, one of the famous Painted Monasteries of Bucovina. Sucevita has some of the best preserved frescoes, including the Famous 'Ladder of Virtue'. Photos taken in May, 2006.
We found the Museum of Wood, "Muzeul Arta Lemnului" in Campulung Moldovenesc to be very interesting. Exhibits range from farm implements and tools to beautiful furniture, in both rustic and sophisticated styles. Also, there are wagons, sleighs, looms, musical instruments, scuptures, even a wooden saddle. If an object was made of wood in Romania, it can probably be found at this fascinating Museum.
Views of the historic Romanian Orthodox Monastery of Putna, founded by Stephen the Great, ruler of Moldavia. Includes views of the nearby cell of Daniil the Hermit, carved out of solid rock. Photos taken in May, 2006.
Two fine examples of classic Wallachian architecture in Bucharest are the elegant Mogosoaia Palace, built by Constantin Brancoveanu and the Mihai Voda Church, built by Mihai Viteazul. Photos from our May 2006 Romania trip.
Views of the beautiful Romanian Orthodox Monastery of Moldovita, one of the famous Painted Monasteries of Bucovina. Moldovita was founded by Petru Rares, son of Stefan cel Mare. Photos taken in May, 2006.
