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PROGETTO COMENIUS MULTILATERALE –EPEITE
Ecole - Patrimoine - Esprit Initiative Touristique - Europe
PROGETTO COMENIUS MULTILATERALE –EPEITE
Ecole - Patrimoine - Esprit Initiative Touristique - Europe
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Gheorghe Zampir: Memory Gheorghe Zampir: Memory 1
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The coat of arms of Romania was adopted by the Parliament on
10 september 1992. In the centre it shows an eagle, symbol of
the Latin origins, holding a cross in its beak, the Christianly, and
a mace and a sword in its claws. The blue background represents
the sky. The shield that protects the eagle is divided in five parts,
each one for a Romanian historical region and its traditional
symbol: a golden eagle, Wallachia; an aurochs Moldavia; two
dolphins Dobrogea; a turul, seven castles, a sun and a moon
Transylvania; a lion and a bridge Oltenia and Banat. If you look
at the Romanian coat of arms you understand the country and its
history: pride, determination and courage.
Visiting BUCOVINA you visit the region the most traditional
and most attached to the history.
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BUKOVINA, whose name, appears only at the end of 1700, indicates one of the most remote place in
Romania. This province in the north-east, encircled by Moldavia and Ukraine, is known like the “land of
beech forests” and it’s certainly one of the most green areas of this part of Europe where there are wide
valleys and rich rivers that compete with the amazing and famous Swiss landscapes.
But it’s for folklore, art and architecture that this region is worth a visit.
The folklore is the combination of different traditions of the people who lived there in the past and of the
culture of foreign powers which occupied this place that wasn’t associated with Romanians, but also with
Hungarians, Czechs, Poles and Ukrainians, and administrated by Austrian Empire.
Art and architecture, are concentrated in its particular monastery, painted inside and outside. To the
mountains in an absolute peace you can admire, as anywhere in the world, religious buildings that have an
extraordinary pictorial wealth protected by the UNESCO as World heritage .
The monasteries that date from the XV and the XVI century are about a dozen,
and are built by Stephen III of Moldavia (1457-1504) to remember the battles
won and the glorious exploits.
A very rich collection that can be all admired by those that haven’t problems
of time. However you must visit three monasteries.
BUKOVINA, whose name, appears only at the end of 1700, indicates one of the most remote place in
Romania. This province in the north-east, encircled by Moldavia and Ukraine, is known like the “land of
beech forests” and it’s certainly one of the most green areas of this part of Europe where there are wide
valleys and rich rivers that compete with the amazing and famous Swiss landscapes.
But it’s for folklore, art and architecture that this region is worth a visit.
The folklore is the combination of different traditions of the people who lived there in the past and of the
culture of foreign powers which occupied this place that wasn’t associated with Romanians, but also with
Hungarians, Czechs, Poles and Ukrainians, and administrated by Austrian Empire.
Art and architecture, are concentrated in its particular monastery, painted inside and outside. To the
mountains in an absolute peace you can admire, as anywhere in the world, religious buildings that have an
extraordinary pictorial wealth protected by the UNESCO as World heritage .
The monasteries that date from the XV and the XVI century are about a dozen,
and are built by Stephen III of Moldavia (1457-1504) to remember the battles
won and the glorious exploits.
A very rich collection that can be all admired by those that haven’t problems
of time. However you must visit three monasteries.4
1. The monastery of Sucevita, wealthy of Gothic and Byzantine architectonic features and defended by a
massive wall
2. The monastery of Voronet, for the beauty of its paintings, among them “Oriental Sistine Chapel”
3. The monastery of Moldovita Moldovita monastery with painting inside and outside like “Fall of
Constantinople” “Tree of Jesse” , where the principal colour is the yellowBuilt as burial place for wealthy
families the monastery and the churches were after painted.
The artists, no one of them became famous, started to paint biblical scenes and picture of Mary and Jesus
Christ.
At the beginning were painted only
the inner walls of the churches, after
it was decided to paint also the outside
walls and since that moment this became
a custom. This double portrayal had two
aims: spread the Orthodox religion and
give religious education to the peasant
population. In each monastery we can
find the same pictures but every
monastery have a characteristic of colour. The experts talk about Voronet blue, Sucevita green and red,
Moldovita yellow and Humor red.
1. The monastery of Sucevita, wealthy of Gothic and Byzantine architectonic features and defended by a
massive wall
2. The monastery of Voronet, for the beauty of its paintings, among them “Oriental Sistine Chapel”
3. The monastery of Moldovita Moldovita monastery with painting inside and outside like “Fall of
Constantinople” “Tree of Jesse” , where the principal colour is the yellowBuilt as burial place for wealthy
families the monastery and the churches were after painted.
The artists, no one of them became famous, started to paint biblical scenes and picture of Mary and Jesus
Christ.
At the beginning were painted only
the inner walls of the churches, after
it was decided to paint also the outside
walls and since that moment this became
a custom. This double portrayal had two
aims: spread the Orthodox religion and
give religious education to the peasant
population. In each monastery we can
find the same pictures but every
monastery have a characteristic of colour. The experts talk about Voronet blue, Sucevita green and red,
Moldovita yellow and Humor red.
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So let’s start our travel from the Voronet Monastery,
one of the most beautiful Orthodox churches in Europe,
called “Oriental Sistine Chapel” because its frescos are
very important and famous in European art. The current
stone church dates back to 1488.It replaced a previous one
made of wood, that was built by Stefan the Great’s willing
to thank after a victory against the Turks. The church,
which is consacrated to Saint George, is really beautiful and represents an original mixture of Byzantine,
Gothic and local architectonic features. The inner is frescoed and the blue is the main colour, but is the
outside that dulls with its
chromatic wealth like Voronet blue, as famous in art as the “red” of Tiziano or as the “green” of
Veronese. The usual holy themes are the real and simple why to understand catechism for the
population, and it is here that “The last judgement”, painted on the outside of all the churches in
Bucovina, which reach the top of beauty.
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It’s grandiose, it covers the whole
western front, and it’s wealth of
characters and meanings. You
will be enchanted in front of such
splendour and you will imagine
those artists’ effort to get those
colours: the yellow from the
saffron, the light blue from the
lapislazulis, the red from the trees
of madder; you will imagine the
alchemy that they needed to obtain the shades, the precision and the quickness to paint all pictures
without the possibility of rethinking…
The colours beauty, the precision of the technique help you to understand the eschatology mystery that
those artists had represented in a good way.
You can only be dazzled in the presence of such splendour.
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Sucevita Monastery
Our journey continues through woods and fields and
leads into a lovely green valley where stands the
monastery of Sucevita: you Cannnot help caught
bbeing an indescribable feeling ... a myriad of
characters and situations, and biblical stories of saints,
a fantastic glance, all the walls "talk" to tell of a faith
rooted in the need for transcendence that every man
feels at any latitude and longitude ... the signs are clear,
well marked, the colors still vivid, despite the
inevitable weathering of nearly five centuries.
The Monastery of Sucevita is considered "the will
Moldavian art" and is also the largest of the
painted monasteries of Bucovina, surrounded by
massive walls with guard towers at the four corners. 8
Among the frescoes of the church, all very well
preserved, what stands out is the representation of
the Ladder of Virtues in which virtuous are supported by
angels while the damned rush into the arms of a devil
laughing in a symbolic struggle between good and evil
and on the south wall appears the Tree of Life. Tourists
surprised by so much beauty and figurative color while
standing wander from one drawing to another,
discovering special effects, standing on the representation
afther Akathist Hymn to the Virgin.
Lower down, there is the Siege of Constantinople and the
procession of prophets It seems to see paraded before our
eyes, so great is the skill with which were also represented
by several complete revolutions around the church
dedicated to the Resurrection.
Among the frescoes of the church, all very well
preserved, what stands out is the representation of
the Ladder of Virtues in which virtuous are supported by
angels while the damned rush into the arms of a devil
laughing in a symbolic struggle between good and evil
and on the south wall appears the Tree of Life. Tourists
surprised by so much beauty and figurative color while
standing wander from one drawing to another,
discovering special effects, standing on the representation
afther Akathist Hymn to the Virgin.
Lower down, there is the Siege of Constantinople and the
procession of prophets It seems to see paraded before our
eyes, so great is the skill with which were also represented
by several complete revolutions around the church
dedicated to the Resurrection.
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The Monastery of Sucevita
Sucevita Monastery is the burial place of the
family of Movila. The monastery's museum is
of great value and displays among other
things, certain pieces of embroidery made of
gold and silver, silk and pearls dating from
the fifteenth or sixteenth century. Most
important are the portraits of Ieremia and Simion Movila
embroidered with pearls and an epitaph. Sucevita
Monastery is one of five monasteries that have received
the Golden Apple Award by the International Journalists
for historical value.
The Monastery of Sucevita
Sucevita Monastery is the burial place of the
family of Movila. The monastery's museum is
of great value and displays among other
things, certain pieces of embroidery made of
gold and silver, silk and pearls dating from
the fifteenth or sixteenth century. Most
important are the portraits of Ieremia and Simion Movila
embroidered with pearls and an epitaph. Sucevita
Monastery is one of five monasteries that have received
the Golden Apple Award by the International Journalists
for historical value.
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The Monastery of Moldovita The Monastery of Moldovita
Moldovita Monastery was built between
1402 and 1410 by Alexander the Good.
Collapsed because of a landslide in the
early sixteenth century the monastery
was rebuilt in 1532 by the ruler Petru
Rares that has surrounded it with turrets
and high walls of protection. The present
abbey church was rebuilt in 1532 and has
been dedicated to the Annunciation,
outside two apses. A detail that makes it
unique is that next to the saints in the frescoes of classical culture characters as Pythagoras and Sophocles
are represented, and, also, the frescoes are characterized by a dominant shade from red to yellow-ocher ...
The Moldovita Monastery, as well as that of Sucevita has a valuable museum which proudly displays the
Golden Apple, a prize presented by the International Association of Journalists in all five Moldavian
monasteries in recognition of artistic and cultural value of the frescoes on external walls.
Do not forget also to visit the museum, housed in Clisarnita, voivodale residence built in 1612, which
contains the carved throne of the voivode and precious manuscripts
Moldovita Monastery was built between
1402 and 1410 by Alexander the Good.
Collapsed because of a landslide in the
early sixteenth century the monastery
was rebuilt in 1532 by the ruler Petru
Rares that has surrounded it with turrets
and high walls of protection. The present
abbey church was rebuilt in 1532 and has
been dedicated to the Annunciation,
outside two apses. A detail that makes it
unique is that next to the saints in the frescoes of classical culture characters as Pythagoras and Sophocles
are represented, and, also, the frescoes are characterized by a dominant shade from red to yellow-ocher ...
The Moldovita Monastery, as well as that of Sucevita has a valuable museum which proudly displays the
Golden Apple, a prize presented by the International Association of Journalists in all five Moldavian
monasteries in recognition of artistic and cultural value of the frescoes on external walls.
Do not forget also to visit the museum, housed in Clisarnita, voivodale residence built in 1612, which
contains the carved throne of the voivode and precious manuscripts11
Do not forget also to visit the museum, housed in Clisarnita, voivodale residence
built in 1612, which contains the carved throne of the voivode and precious
manuscripts. Finally we visit the nearby studio of ceramic black Marginea. The
archaeological finds of pottery dating back, already, at the Bronze Age. Today's
ceramics Marginea are reproduced by hand in a local laboratory. The geographical position of Marginea,
surrounded by forests, crossed by the river Sucevita and its clayed land are the main conditions for the artistic
creation of this product. Clay. fire and water combine to create a unique and magical product that managed to
survive despite the political problems it has encountered. In fact, before the Communist regime in Marginea
there were about 60 families who worked the clay. But during the communist regime the possession of a
lathe was a crime, so many potters have given up this art and have continued to work in secret.
Only later, the communists tried to renew this tradition. Having destroyed the lathes for the creation of these
products it was not easy to revive this tradition since the Era of the
Dacians, who used the jars for food storage. The decor traditional
techniques and the forms are manifold: the high pot, the pot with
two ears, bowls of various sizes etc. .. However, the artisans, unable
to profit from this useful activity, are disappearing. And to finish
our dive in the past, why not visit a house where you will see
Romanian inside a typical house that still preserves the Bukovina
customs and traditions of the past.
Getting there
To be able to run all the major monasteries a nice idea is to join a guided tour that starts from the main
centers, such as Suceava or Gura Humorului. Public transport does not allow to reach all sites. We
recommend an even better solution: organize a course in your rental car, so you can also visit the
villages more distant from the traditional routes of the region in this case you can go directly to
Bucharest by plane (flights from Italy Alitalia, Tarom, Windjet, Blue Air, Wizz, Meridiana, easyJet, On
Air) or Cluj (Wizz, Blue Air) and from there travel by car to the north. A convenient alternative, which
provides, however, a stop in Timisoara, the Austrian Airlines offers direct flights to Suceava.
Accomodation
The phrase «chez l’habitant» is an enriching experience,
definitely, that allows you not only to know the area but
also to share the people daily life. Many farm houses offer
a limited number of rooms, but all equipped in the
traditional style of the region, all renewed, adapted to
receive guests and you can also opt to participate to
agricultural work as you can enjoy the real traditional
life of local people. So, a must is a night in the farm.
Getting there
To be able to run all the major monasteries a nice idea is to join a guided tour that starts from the main
centers, such as Suceava or Gura Humorului. Public transport does not allow to reach all sites. We
recommend an even better solution: organize a course in your rental car, so you can also visit the
villages more distant from the traditional routes of the region in this case you can go directly to
Bucharest by plane (flights from Italy Alitalia, Tarom, Windjet, Blue Air, Wizz, Meridiana, easyJet, On
Air) or Cluj (Wizz, Blue Air) and from there travel by car to the north. A convenient alternative, which
provides, however, a stop in Timisoara, the Austrian Airlines offers direct flights to Suceava.
Accomodation
The phrase «chez l’habitant» is an enriching experience,
definitely, that allows you not only to know the area but
also to share the people daily life. Many farm houses offer
a limited number of rooms, but all equipped in the
traditional style of the region, all renewed, adapted to
receive guests and you can also opt to participate to
agricultural work as you can enjoy the real traditional
life of local people. So, a must is a night in the farm. 13
It is one of the remotest corners (coins perdus) of Romania, It is located
in the northeast of the country, set between Ukraine and Moldova, of
which it was the capital from 1388 until 1565. It 'a great starting point
for visiting the many historical, cultural, and natural attractions and the
several painted monasteries of the whole region. The attractions for a
comfortable visit to the charming Rumanian town are miscellaneous.
We can mention the Santa Croce church, San Simon and the church of
San Giorgio which is a World Heritage Site. The St. George church hosts the relics of St. John the Nou
which are placed in a silver case, richly decorated with scenes from the saint's life. The exceptional
exterior paintings of the church, showing scenes from the Old and New Testament, was completed in
1534 a very important period for the glorious era of religious murals.
It is one of the remotest corners (coins perdus) of Romania, It is located
in the northeast of the country, set between Ukraine and Moldova, of
which it was the capital from 1388 until 1565. It 'a great starting point
for visiting the many historical, cultural, and natural attractions and the
several painted monasteries of the whole region. The attractions for a
comfortable visit to the charming Rumanian town are miscellaneous.
We can mention the Santa Croce church, San Simon and the church of
San Giorgio which is a World Heritage Site. The St. George church hosts the relics of St. John the Nou
which are placed in a silver case, richly decorated with scenes from the saint's life. The exceptional
exterior paintings of the church, showing scenes from the Old and New Testament, was completed in
1534 a very important period for the glorious era of religious murals.
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Piata 22 Decembrie
Represents the center of the city, this square is overlook interesting
buildings, such as the House of Culture"
A PRINCELY INN
The city also boasts a princely court built in the late 14 th century
whose fortress was extended and strengthened to hold off the invaders
Ottoman Turks. Stephen the Great has made add the moat, the high defensive walls and towers that
allowed it to resist up to 1675 when it was blown up by the Turks. Today, visitors can visit the ruins of
massive fortifications and enjoy a wonderful view over the city.
The Village Museum of Bukovina (Muzeul Satului Bucovinean) is located nearby the royal court, this
open air museum is a collection of 80 buildings representing the history and design of rural architecture
of Bukovina, including a small church of the 18th century from Vama and a typical mill of Gura
Humorului.
Piata 22 Decembrie
Represents the center of the city, this square is overlook interesting
buildings, such as the House of Culture"
A PRINCELY INN
The city also boasts a princely court built in the late 14 th century
whose fortress was extended and strengthened to hold off the invaders
Ottoman Turks. Stephen the Great has made add the moat, the high defensive walls and towers that
allowed it to resist up to 1675 when it was blown up by the Turks. Today, visitors can visit the ruins of
massive fortifications and enjoy a wonderful view over the city.
The Village Museum of Bukovina (Muzeul Satului Bucovinean) is located nearby the royal court, this
open air museum is a collection of 80 buildings representing the history and design of rural architecture
of Bukovina, including a small church of the 18th century from Vama and a typical mill of Gura
Humorului.
To visit:To visit:
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The Bucovina Ethnographic Museum offers a complete
collection of folk and traditional costumes, it is located in the
inn of kings (Hanul Domnesc) and it’s one of the oldest
buildings in Suceava characterized by thick stone walls and
vaulted ceilings dating the late XVI century. The inn has
long served as a popular meeting place for the nobles who
were returning from which hunting in the dense forests of
Suceava, from this takes its name.
The History Museum of Bukovina, shows the medieval
armor, coins, arms, tools and ancient documents. The throne
room is a reconstruction of Stephen the Great court with
furniture, weapons and costumes.
The Bucovina Ethnographic Museum offers a complete
collection of folk and traditional costumes, it is located in the
inn of kings (Hanul Domnesc) and it’s one of the oldest
buildings in Suceava characterized by thick stone walls and
vaulted ceilings dating the late XVI century. The inn has
long served as a popular meeting place for the nobles who
were returning from which hunting in the dense forests of
Suceava, from this takes its name.
The History Museum of Bukovina, shows the medieval
armor, coins, arms, tools and ancient documents. The throne
room is a reconstruction of Stephen the Great court with
furniture, weapons and costumes.
It’s dedicated to the knowledge of woods, forest, ethnography, history and folk art of the region. You can
visit the unusual museum of wooden spoon nearby the town, and the museum of carving on wood.
It’s dedicated to the knowledge of woods, forest, ethnography, history and folk art of the region. You can
visit the unusual museum of wooden spoon nearby the town, and the museum of carving on wood.
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City known as the "Rome" in Romania, because of the beauty and harmony of its seven hills on which it
stands, Iaşi is the main center of Moldavia, with more than 300,000 inhabitants. The whole district has
always given rise to a variety of educational, scientific and cultural activities so that this area is called
the Museum of Romania where there is also the oldest university in the country. In the town there are
also 5 public and 3 private universities, seating in the all university center about 60,000 students. There
are more than 50 churches and cultural British, French, German, Greek, Latin, American & Caribbean
centers and the cultural life turns around the National Theatre (the oldest one in Romania), the Opera
House, the State Philharmonic , the Botanical Garden (the oldest and largest one in Romania), the
Central University Library (the oldest one in Romania).
City known as the "Rome" in Romania, because of the beauty and harmony of its seven hills on which it
stands, Iaşi is the main center of Moldavia, with more than 300,000 inhabitants. The whole district has
always given rise to a variety of educational, scientific and cultural activities so that this area is called
the Museum of Romania where there is also the oldest university in the country. In the town there are
also 5 public and 3 private universities, seating in the all university center about 60,000 students. There
are more than 50 churches and cultural British, French, German, Greek, Latin, American & Caribbean
centers and the cultural life turns around the National Theatre (the oldest one in Romania), the Opera
House, the State Philharmonic , the Botanical Garden (the oldest and largest one in Romania), the
Central University Library (the oldest one in Romania).
The Opera House The Opera House
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MUSEUMSMUSEUMS
The many museums in Iasi are often set in buildings which are very
interesting from the point of view of art and architecture such as the
flamboyant Gothic "Palace of Culture" (true symbol of the cultural
vitality of the city) which houses four museums and a library. In
designing this building, the architect, Ion Berindei, who has
attended the best faculties of Paris, has modeled on the town hall
of the French capital. Symbol of the city, this huge building now houses:
The History Museum, where you can admire the painted pottery of the
Cucuteni civilization (3500-3000 BC);
The Ethnographic Museum which combine a collection of tools that tell the Moldovan trades such
pastoral life, and manufacture of iron objects, fishing, textiles, pottery, etc..
The Museum Techniques which shows collection of musical equipment;
The Museum of Arts, which presents Romanians artists such as Nicolae Grigorescu, Octav Bancila,
Camil Ressu or Gheorghe Vânâtoru.
The many museums in Iasi are often set in buildings which are very
interesting from the point of view of art and architecture such as the
flamboyant Gothic "Palace of Culture" (true symbol of the cultural
vitality of the city) which houses four museums and a library. In
designing this building, the architect, Ion Berindei, who has
attended the best faculties of Paris, has modeled on the town hall
of the French capital. Symbol of the city, this huge building now houses:
The History Museum, where you can admire the painted pottery of the
Cucuteni civilization (3500-3000 BC);
The Ethnographic Museum which combine a collection of tools that tell the Moldovan trades such
pastoral life, and manufacture of iron objects, fishing, textiles, pottery, etc..
The Museum Techniques which shows collection of musical equipment;
The Museum of Arts, which presents Romanians artists such as Nicolae Grigorescu, Octav Bancila,
Camil Ressu or Gheorghe Vânâtoru.
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In the square Eminescu, in the period between the first and second World War, the Royal Cultural
Foundation building was constructed; now it houses the Central University Library which has about
3 million books of which some very rare, dedicated to the greatest Rumanian poet Mihai Eminescu
who lived there for some years of his life. The cathedral Trei Ierarhi dedicated to the three leaders
of the Church (St. Basil of Caesarea, St. John Chrysostom and St. Gregory the Miracle Worker),
example of Orthodox building, built in the classic scheme of Moldavian tradition, with a clover-
shaped plant was built in 1635-39 by Prince Vasile Lupu. The outside decoration consists in a
spectacular lace carved in stone, the result of a mixture of elements from various sources: The
interior was designed by the French André Lecomte de Nouy, who at the end of the nineteenth
century, deleted the paintings and covered the “room” with gilded decorations, mixing traditional
designs with the Art Nouveau style. In this church there are the graves of three great figures of
Moldova’s history: Vasile Lupu, church founder, Dimitrie Cantemir, voivode and scholar, and
Alexandru Ioan Cuza, politician and leader of the revolution of 1848.
In the square Eminescu, in the period between the first and second World War, the Royal Cultural
Foundation building was constructed; now it houses the Central University Library which has about
3 million books of which some very rare, dedicated to the greatest Rumanian poet Mihai Eminescu
who lived there for some years of his life. The cathedral Trei Ierarhi dedicated to the three leaders
of the Church (St. Basil of Caesarea, St. John Chrysostom and St. Gregory the Miracle Worker),
example of Orthodox building, built in the classic scheme of Moldavian tradition, with a clover-
shaped plant was built in 1635-39 by Prince Vasile Lupu. The outside decoration consists in a
spectacular lace carved in stone, the result of a mixture of elements from various sources: The
interior was designed by the French André Lecomte de Nouy, who at the end of the nineteenth
century, deleted the paintings and covered the “room” with gilded decorations, mixing traditional
designs with the Art Nouveau style. In this church there are the graves of three great figures of
Moldova’s history: Vasile Lupu, church founder, Dimitrie Cantemir, voivode and scholar, and
Alexandru Ioan Cuza, politician and leader of the revolution of 1848.
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PLACES TO VISIT:
Piata Unirii
The Union Square, reserved to foot traffic, is the main town square, a walk would let you admire the
aesthetics of the building which houses the Hotel Traian, dating back to 1882. At the center of the square
stands the monument to Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza. In the square there are is also the Theatre Museum
and in a short distance you can visit the Natural History Museum..
Equestrian Statue of Stephen the Great
Stephen the Great-Stefan Cel Mare-famous Romanian captain and fearless defender
of the Moldovan border dominates, with its statue, the center of the great Culture
Square. The imposing Palace of Culture is impressive for its size. Inside it you will
find the National Complexul muzeal Moldova, composed of four museums: history,
science and technology, art and ethnography museum. The palace, built in the period
1906-1925, is the creation of the architect ID Berindei. The building is located,
partially, on the ruins of a medieval court, whose foundations were partly used for
the Royal Palace, built in 1812. The most popular room is the Hall of the Princes of
the palace on the upper floor. It takes its name from the hall-gallery of portraits of rulers and kings of
Moldova. The famous palace also has a clock with chimes located in the central tower of the building. The
eight bells in the tower play the all day the Horites Union chords and the national anthem of 1859.
PLACES TO VISIT:
Piata Unirii
The Union Square, reserved to foot traffic, is the main town square, a walk would let you admire the
aesthetics of the building which houses the Hotel Traian, dating back to 1882. At the center of the square
stands the monument to Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza. In the square there are is also the Theatre Museum
and in a short distance you can visit the Natural History Museum..
Equestrian Statue of Stephen the Great
Stephen the Great-Stefan Cel Mare-famous Romanian captain and fearless defender
of the Moldovan border dominates, with its statue, the center of the great Culture
Square. The imposing Palace of Culture is impressive for its size. Inside it you will
find the National Complexul muzeal Moldova, composed of four museums: history,
science and technology, art and ethnography museum. The palace, built in the period
1906-1925, is the creation of the architect ID Berindei. The building is located,
partially, on the ruins of a medieval court, whose foundations were partly used for
the Royal Palace, built in 1812. The most popular room is the Hall of the Princes of
the palace on the upper floor. It takes its name from the hall-gallery of portraits of rulers and kings of
Moldova. The famous palace also has a clock with chimes located in the central tower of the building. The
eight bells in the tower play the all day the Horites Union chords and the national anthem of 1859. 20
GRADINA COPOU
It’s a public park of about 80 acres located on the homonymous hill where there is also the largest
botanical garden founded in Romania in 1856. We suggest you to visit two halls: the greenhouses with
tropical plants, cactus, orchids and carnivorous plants and a rose garden, where they presented more than
800 varieties of roses from around the world. It’s a unique collection in Romania and it is recognized by
the Federation "The World Federation of Rose Societies".
The Visitor, at the end of this excursion, feels satisfied not only for the diversity of shapes colors and
fragrances but also for the impressive
panorama of the various species grown
here.
Located in the middle of the Copou
garden, linden "Mihai Eminescu",whose
plant has become the symbol of Iasi,
deserves a visit. A place of pilgrimage
for the most romantic.
GRADINA COPOU
It’s a public park of about 80 acres located on the homonymous hill where there is also the largest
botanical garden founded in Romania in 1856. We suggest you to visit two halls: the greenhouses with
tropical plants, cactus, orchids and carnivorous plants and a rose garden, where they presented more than
800 varieties of roses from around the world. It’s a unique collection in Romania and it is recognized by
the Federation "The World Federation of Rose Societies".
The Visitor, at the end of this excursion, feels satisfied not only for the diversity of shapes colors and
fragrances but also for the impressive
panorama of the various species grown
here.
Located in the middle of the Copou
garden, linden "Mihai Eminescu",whose
plant has become the symbol of Iasi,
deserves a visit. A place of pilgrimage
for the most romantic.
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The palace, built in the period 1906-1925, is the creation of the architect ID Berindei. The building is
located, partially, on the ruins of a medieval court, whose foundations were partly used for the Royal
Palace, built in 1812. The most popular room is the Hall of the Princes of the palace on the upper floor. It
takes its name from the hall-gallery of portraits of rulers and kings of Moldova. The famous palace also
has a clock with chimes located in the central tower of the building. The eight bells in the tower play the
all day the Horites Union chords and the national anthem of 1859.
The palace, built in the period 1906-1925, is the creation of the architect ID Berindei. The building is
located, partially, on the ruins of a medieval court, whose foundations were partly used for the Royal
Palace, built in 1812. The most popular room is the Hall of the Princes of the palace on the upper floor. It
takes its name from the hall-gallery of portraits of rulers and kings of Moldova. The famous palace also
has a clock with chimes located in the central tower of the building. The eight bells in the tower play the
all day the Horites Union chords and the national anthem of 1859.
The palace of cultureThe palace of culture
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The Rumanian national cuisine belongs to the Balkan tradition It
loves the spices and the bitter-sweet. The produced of the earth are
cooked in simple way and it doesn't mind the presentation of the
dishes wich maintain a rather rustic aspect as the delicious soup of
vegetables called ciorba. The first dishes consumed in the whole
country equal to our soups. But how can we explain the delicious t
aste of simple carrots and potatoes. To know it, it is enough to cross the
landscapes of Transylvania where agriculture is manually practiced and without the use of chemical
fertilizers. One of popular the specialties and national dish of Rumanian is the “MĂMĂLIGA”, a pie
of corn that resembles a lot to “the polenta” and it serves accompanying a lot of dishes and you eat it
with the gilded onions in frying pan, with the eggs and fresh cheese.
The Rumanian national cuisine belongs to the Balkan tradition It
loves the spices and the bitter-sweet. The produced of the earth are
cooked in simple way and it doesn't mind the presentation of the
dishes wich maintain a rather rustic aspect as the delicious soup of
vegetables called ciorba. The first dishes consumed in the whole
country equal to our soups. But how can we explain the delicious t
aste of simple carrots and potatoes. To know it, it is enough to cross the
landscapes of Transylvania where agriculture is manually practiced and without the use of chemical
fertilizers. One of popular the specialties and national dish of Rumanian is the “MĂMĂLIGA”, a pie
of corn that resembles a lot to “the polenta” and it serves accompanying a lot of dishes and you eat it
with the gilded onions in frying pan, with the eggs and fresh cheese.
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The Wallachia cuisine
Each Rumanian region, however, has its own specialties.
The Wallachia cuisine holds many tasty surprises for us. In
fact, for historical and cultural reasons, it was born thanks
to an excellent combination of Romanian, German and
Hungarian flavors. Wallachia is famous for beans stewed
chicken soup, baked mackerels, plum dishes, spezzatini, ground meat and the saraili, a puff pastry with
walnuts and honey. The musacá (pork chops meat spiced with garlic and chili), sausages are the symbol
of Oltenia and appetizers, called gustari, which are particularly delicious, include the de vinete tocate
Salata (eggplant flame), other traditional dishes are stuffed carp with vegetables, smoked ham and beans.
The Wallachia cuisine
Each Rumanian region, however, has its own specialties.
The Wallachia cuisine holds many tasty surprises for us. In
fact, for historical and cultural reasons, it was born thanks
to an excellent combination of Romanian, German and
Hungarian flavors. Wallachia is famous for beans stewed
chicken soup, baked mackerels, plum dishes, spezzatini, ground meat and the saraili, a puff pastry with
walnuts and honey. The musacá (pork chops meat spiced with garlic and chili), sausages are the symbol
of Oltenia and appetizers, called gustari, which are particularly delicious, include the de vinete tocate
Salata (eggplant flame), other traditional dishes are stuffed carp with vegetables, smoked ham and beans.
Sarmale Sarmale
Mititei Mititei
MusacáMusacá
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You can't miss the bacon boiled in brine, smoked pork ribs, smoked
cheese, spicy sausages, sauerkraut "in Cluj", spicy pork fillet and goulash.
Meals are usually accompanied by ŢUICĂ, a triple distillation of fruit
served as an aperitif to "open the stomach" to begin a meal with the
characteristic toast. It has special flavors, fruity and velvety, heated on
high flame and mixed with sugar and black pepper it’s a really unique
drink.
You can't miss the bacon boiled in brine, smoked pork ribs, smoked
cheese, spicy sausages, sauerkraut "in Cluj", spicy pork fillet and goulash.
Meals are usually accompanied by ŢUICĂ, a triple distillation of fruit
served as an aperitif to "open the stomach" to begin a meal with the
characteristic toast. It has special flavors, fruity and velvety, heated on
high flame and mixed with sugar and black pepper it’s a really unique
drink.PASCAPASCA
And as for dessert, you have a
wide choice: if you manage to
finish a meal and feel the
desire to eat. Remember
indeed that the portions that
will be served will be more
than abundant
And as for dessert, you have a
wide choice: if you manage to
finish a meal and feel the
desire to eat. Remember
indeed that the portions that
will be served will be more
than abundant
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COZONACCOZONAC26
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What about wine!? Good and cheap!! The country has extensive
vineyards located in the areas most varied and is among the top 10
world producers of wine, appreciated by experts. The favorable
climate conditions and the ideals and myths of some areas make
Wallachia, a manufacturer of light wines and dry, reds and whites,
like Sauvignon Blanc, Feteasca Alba o Neagra, Merlot, Cabernet,
all French import vines that are enriched by the local flavors of
flowers, herbs and roots of various plants or trees.
Did you know that in Cricova there is the largest winery in the world where travelers can walk the streets
of a real underground city of wine. The total length of underground roads is more than 100 km. Good,
excellent, the beer, a complete surprise: Romanians are large consumers and Craiova has a great tradition
and it is here that the HEINNEKEN has a production site. A bit of etiquette. At table don't feel obligated to
clean your plate: you may pretend that you're still hungry, same carefulness to your glass, if it is empty,
fill it now! At the end of the meal it is a truly chivalry to
compliment the hostess with a very nice formula: "Sãrut
mana pentru masa" ("I kiss your hands for this meal"). Which
will be answered: what is good for you ....!your hands for this
meal"). Which will be answered: that is good for you ....!
What about wine!? Good and cheap!! The country has extensive
vineyards located in the areas most varied and is among the top 10
world producers of wine, appreciated by experts. The favorable
climate conditions and the ideals and myths of some areas make
Wallachia, a manufacturer of light wines and dry, reds and whites,
like Sauvignon Blanc, Feteasca Alba o Neagra, Merlot, Cabernet,
all French import vines that are enriched by the local flavors of
flowers, herbs and roots of various plants or trees.
Did you know that in Cricova there is the largest winery in the world where travelers can walk the streets
of a real underground city of wine. The total length of underground roads is more than 100 km. Good,
excellent, the beer, a complete surprise: Romanians are large consumers and Craiova has a great tradition
and it is here that the HEINNEKEN has a production site. A bit of etiquette. At table don't feel obligated to
clean your plate: you may pretend that you're still hungry, same carefulness to your glass, if it is empty,
fill it now! At the end of the meal it is a truly chivalry to
compliment the hostess with a very nice formula: "Sãrut
mana pentru masa" ("I kiss your hands for this meal"). Which
will be answered: what is good for you ....!your hands for this
meal"). Which will be answered: that is good for you ....!
The cultural panorama of Romania doesn't end here. in fact, we
can't forget the folklore Romania has a style of life that, in the
West Countries, it is lost more than one century ago and that
constitutes a fascinating contrast with the other territories where
there is an international tourism. In fact, the Rumanian folklore is
probably the most original and traditional of the whole Europe. The music, the folk dances and the
traditional choreographies are well known abroad . The folklore is a moment of meeting, of sharing of
emotions, of problems, of common feelings. The folklore is the soul of every country and in Romania
these feelings don't miss. Songs and popular dances such as the '' doini" of the "haidouk '', the '' hora '', the
'' braul '', the '' calusari '', performed with violins,
accordions, clarinets, harmonic and flutes (di Pan), are
the expression of the beliefs and the legends of the old
Rumanian folklore.
The cultural panorama of Romania doesn't end here. in fact, we
can't forget the folklore Romania has a style of life that, in the
West Countries, it is lost more than one century ago and that
constitutes a fascinating contrast with the other territories where
there is an international tourism. In fact, the Rumanian folklore is
probably the most original and traditional of the whole Europe. The music, the folk dances and the
traditional choreographies are well known abroad . The folklore is a moment of meeting, of sharing of
emotions, of problems, of common feelings. The folklore is the soul of every country and in Romania
these feelings don't miss. Songs and popular dances such as the '' doini" of the "haidouk '', the '' hora '', the
'' braul '', the '' calusari '', performed with violins,
accordions, clarinets, harmonic and flutes (di Pan), are
the expression of the beliefs and the legends of the old
Rumanian folklore.
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This is the reason for which we recommend you to listen to numerous Rumanian groups, Oltenia’s typical
songs, Valacchia’s and Transylvania’s involving dances, the unique rhythms of the Moldova and the
Banato. After listening to the new songs characterized by a rap and "bad boy", we recommend you to
listen to one of the greatest interpreters of the flute (di Pan): GHEORGHE ZAMPHIR Rumanian music
has popular origin characteristics created during the time and assuming an atmosphere that only
bylistening it can be appreciated ..
This is the reason for which we recommend you to listen to numerous Rumanian groups, Oltenia’s typical
songs, Valacchia’s and Transylvania’s involving dances, the unique rhythms of the Moldova and the
Banato. After listening to the new songs characterized by a rap and "bad boy", we recommend you to
listen to one of the greatest interpreters of the flute (di Pan): GHEORGHE ZAMPHIR Rumanian music
has popular origin characteristics created during the time and assuming an atmosphere that only
bylistening it can be appreciated ..
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A trip in Romania, especially in the regions far from to greatest cities, is a complete discovery of the
ancient traditions and customs. Usually, these feasts are tied up to the succession of the seasons and
the agricultural works in the past, such as the feast of the reaping, of the first one treats of the sheep
and of the vintage. They can be also of the Christian feasts that go back to the ancient pagans’ rites.
The Rumanian people, very devoted to their traditions, participate numerous and warmly to these
moments. At New Year, it is traditional the "colinda" during which children go from house house
to wish good year, singing and offering crowns of flowers. Instead, on March 1 (martisor), men offer
to women a small mascot tied to a red and white thread: those ones who wear the "martisor", will be
fortunate and will have good health. In the past , the "martisor" was made with two wool threads,
one white and one red or black, that where the symbols of the two principal seasons: winter and
summer.
A trip in Romania, especially in the regions far from to greatest cities, is a complete discovery of the
ancient traditions and customs. Usually, these feasts are tied up to the succession of the seasons and
the agricultural works in the past, such as the feast of the reaping, of the first one treats of the sheep
and of the vintage. They can be also of the Christian feasts that go back to the ancient pagans’ rites.
The Rumanian people, very devoted to their traditions, participate numerous and warmly to these
moments. At New Year, it is traditional the "colinda" during which children go from house house
to wish good year, singing and offering crowns of flowers. Instead, on March 1 (martisor), men offer
to women a small mascot tied to a red and white thread: those ones who wear the "martisor", will be
fortunate and will have good health. In the past , the "martisor" was made with two wool threads,
one white and one red or black, that where the symbols of the two principal seasons: winter and
summer.
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Women used to make it to tie it to the wrist or to the neck of their
children. It was also tied on the cows’ horns or on the stall’s
door to protect the house of the bad spirits. The red color,
that of the fire, of the blood and of the sun, was attributed
to life, therefore to the woman. The white color instead,
remembers the transparency of the water and the white of the clouds and was
attributed to the wisdom of man. These colors express the inseparable bond of nature with all of its vital
strength. Usually, the "martisor" is offered with a bunch of snowdrop, first
wild flower that blooms after the winter. Symbol of purity, the
snowdrop is also the symbol of the sun and spring victory on the
winter.
In Romania, love is celebrated twice a year: the S. Valentine
Day, on February 14, and also on February 24, when it is
famous the old Rumanian feast of love, the "dragobete“, is
celebrated
Women used to make it to tie it to the wrist or to the neck of their
children. It was also tied on the cows’ horns or on the stall’s
door to protect the house of the bad spirits. The red color,
that of the fire, of the blood and of the sun, was attributed
to life, therefore to the woman. The white color instead,
remembers the transparency of the water and the white of the clouds and was
attributed to the wisdom of man. These colors express the inseparable bond of nature with all of its vital
strength. Usually, the "martisor" is offered with a bunch of snowdrop, first
wild flower that blooms after the winter. Symbol of purity, the
snowdrop is also the symbol of the sun and spring victory on the
winter.
In Romania, love is celebrated twice a year: the S. Valentine
Day, on February 14, and also on February 24, when it is
famous the old Rumanian feast of love, the "dragobete“, is
celebrated
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The name "dragobete" derives from the word "drag", that is "dear" in Rumanian, It is the name
of the rural god of the love represented as a fast, strong, good and beautiful youth. It’s to this god
that the feast is devoted. ''Dragobete '' is also the feast symbol of the spring, of the awakening of
nature and fertility. According to the tradition, the boys and the girls have to celebrate the
“dragobete” to fall in love themselves the whole year. In the past, the feast was an opportunity to
declare one’s own love in front of the whole community. In fact if you were kissed in public it
meant that your engagement was official.
The name "dragobete" derives from the word "drag", that is "dear" in Rumanian, It is the name
of the rural god of the love represented as a fast, strong, good and beautiful youth. It’s to this god
that the feast is devoted. ''Dragobete '' is also the feast symbol of the spring, of the awakening of
nature and fertility. According to the tradition, the boys and the girls have to celebrate the
“dragobete” to fall in love themselves the whole year. In the past, the feast was an opportunity to
declare one’s own love in front of the whole community. In fact if you were kissed in public it
meant that your engagement was official.
Romania is symbol of : culture, history, spirituality, nature, sport, traditions, legends,
adventure, relax, luxury, refined and rustic kitchen... leave with us to see, to discover and
to know a magic country.
Romania is symbol of : culture, history, spirituality, nature, sport, traditions, legends,
adventure, relax, luxury, refined and rustic kitchen... leave with us to see, to discover and
to know a magic country.
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