Mist across the Transylvanian countryside in Romania
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Mist across the Transylvanian countryside in Romania
Sure we’re visiting Transylvania - a region in central Romania probably best known to many of us from Bram Stoker’s book Dracula or the many film adaptations of the story. And yes, it’s a few days before Halloween to boot. So, let’s take this opportunity to clarify that there’s much more to ‘The Land Beyond the Forest’ than all those vampire movies have shown. Transylvanian culture and customs reflect influences from Hungary, Austria and historically, Celtic and Roman cultures, among others. And if the Gothic architecture preserved in many of the cities and villages doesn’t draw you in, the lush mountain wilderness of the Carpathian range is a beacon for nature lovers.
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