Transylvania

Transylvania is Romania's largest and most varied region. It extends throughout central and northwestern Romania, and is surrounded by mountains, the Carpathians. It is an ideal region to spend a holiday in, for those who wish to spend some time in the middle of a fairy-tale like ambience. The beauty of the mountains and the ski slopes and other recreation facilities make it a favorite vacation area.

Transylvania is also the most interesting region of Europe concerning the together living of different cultures. During the history it was in turn under the authority of Hungarians, Osmans and Habsburgs. All these cultures have marked this region and have left traces in its culture.

Transylvania became famous not only due to the fiction of Count "Dracula", but also through the history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the unique medieval villages, the untouched nature, the friendliness of the people and the excellent Romanian wines.

The Hungarian-Romanian Conflicts