Martisor – March Charm
The “martisor” is, in popular tradition, a symbol of weeks, months and years gathered and twisted into a string with two colors, the colors representing the winter and the summer. It represents a present given to the women on the first of March. The richer families had “martisoare” with strings made of silver and gold. Children would wear it tied to their hand, on their chests or around their necks.
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Therme Bucharest
Beginning January 14th, a tropical paradise, known as Therme Bucharest, will be open to the public just ten minutes away from the city. Here you’ll be able to enjoy life no matter how young or old you are since there are many recreational areas for everyone. The center is divided into three major sectors, each of them with a specific theme.
UNESCO Sites in Romania
Romania is a very rich country when it comes to UNESCO sites. From natural reserves to many sites with unique architecture, everything seems frozen in time and undisturbed by the rapid arrival of modernity. They are all greatly appreciated because they still look the same as they have for centuries.
The Romanian Blouse
Today, I can see all over Romania women, young girls, even tourists walking around wearing “ie” – and I realized that wearing this blouse has become a national trend, not just something hip in Bucharest.
Vampires, Dracula and Transylvania
Legends of vampires have existed for centuries, even millennia. The Mesopotamians, the Romans, even the Ancient Greeks, all had blood-drinking entities in their culture which can be considered the ancestors of modern vampires. Nevertheless, the image and description of these spirits/entities, as we know them today, date from the 18th century – and from nowhere else than Southeastern Europe and particularly Transylvania.
Touring Romania in group or by yourself
We are sure many people ask themselves this question after deciding to visit Romania, and we can tell you that there is no correct or definitive answer. It pretty much depends on the type of traveler you are. If you like to be independent and discover things by yourself, just rent a car and hit the road. But if you want to have a good understanding and leave the country with a global image and a better insight into its life and history, you should book an escorted tour.