Ramada Sibiu
Str Emil Cioran Nr 2 Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania
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Sibiu-Medieval City-Oct.19 - Part 3
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On our way down to the car, we passed the Liar's Bridge. This was the first Iron bridge in Romania and was built in 1859. The legend says that this bridge gets it's name from the fact that there were once two lovers who used to meet on the original bridge and declare their love. However, the man was discovered to have lied about his faithfulness and the bridge collapsed under the weight of all the lies. It then had to ...
Biertan the Fortified Church-Oct. 19-Part 2
... who were studying in the building near the Hill Church. The students are mentioned in documents pre-dating the 16th Century. The school is still used, and the most famous student was Hermann Oberth (1894-1989). He created the rocket engine, was well known for space navigation and was one of the main creators involved in the Apollo Space Programme.
I don't think there was one day on my trip when I did not climb a staircase. Everything in ...
Following Saxons' trail
... villagers throughout Romania. In this small village stands the 14th century church which we were eager to visit. Took us some time to find a person that held the key to the church (most of the UNESCO sites in Saxon Land have their caretakers which will gladly open the places up for you, but first, you need to find them among the many houses in the village). Malancrav church is a pearl, with breathtaking frescoes and yet again - ...
We love Romania, but it ain’t for the servic
... minutes to spare, so I went into the “Rapide Restaurant” (HA!) to get a cup of coffee. There were four ladies behind the counter. And this isn’t like Italy, where all the counters are set up so you just drink your coffee at the bar. This counter was about 5 feet high, so I could only see their heads as they were yakking away inside. I cleared my throat, and with my best “Boon-a Zee-wah” (good day) , tried to get their attention. One lady ...
Medieval Heaven
... at this place and had more mamaliga (which I love!) and mititi (?) which is mincemeat and grilled. Very good and so cheap. No beggar kids during this meal!
I enjoy walking the streets here as there always seems to be something around every corner. There are these neat alleyways leading to small little squares and more and more of those cool eye lid houses. If tourism really takes off here, this place wouldn't be the same as all ...



