Streets of Sibiu

Romania - Dracula or Michael Jackson?

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July 20th 2010
So Evi and I flew from Vienna to Bucharest, spent only one night in Bucharest, then took the 2 hour train (which took 3 hours) to the beautiful city of Brasov, spent 2 lovely days there walking through the old and interesting streets. We climbed the hill above the city to see the sights, and watched the World Cup final game being televised in numerous outdoor cafes. Then we took the 2 hour t ... read more

Europe » Romania

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The principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia - for centuries under the suzerainty of the Turkish Ottoman Empire - secured their autonomy in 1856; they united in 1859 and a few years later adopted the new name of Romania. The country gained recognitio... ... read more