Transylvania, known through Bram Stokers ‘Dracula’ and Patrick Fermors ‘Castles of Transylvania’ is one of the great cultural landscapes of Europe and yet still largely undiscovered. Transylvania and Moldavia compose the northern half of Romania, which is divided down the middle by the Carpathian Mountains. With its majestic castles, medieval towns, outstanding landscapes, and huge diversity of wildlife, the scenery looks like Europe 100 years ago.
Imagine entering a world of unspoilt mountain forests, astonishing richness of wild-flower meadows, timeless villages that keep their centuries-old traditions, authentic folk crafts, villagers who still plough by hand, warmly hospitable people, and an exquisite cuisine prepared with fresh produce from the farm and the garden.
Situated in picturesque valleys and on mountain slopes are many health resorts. Since Roman times the Romanian spas of Transylvania have been known for their miraculous healing powers.
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