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5-Star Transylvania Affordable Europe

5-Star Transylvania Affordable Europe solo travel
Location: Transylvania, Romania, Europe
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5-Star Transylvania Affordable Europe: Romania. Visit the Carpathian Mountains for a unique European vacation. Not traveling solo but with your favorite pet? You will both be welcome at the 5-star Fronius.

5-Star Transylvania Affordable Europe: A Brief Overview:

Transylvania is in central Romania. The Danube’s tributaries cross Transylvania making it easy to take a tour to the Danube Delta.  Major cities of Transylvania for potential day tours or sightseeing are: Cluj-Napoca, Brașov and Sibiu.  

Transylvania’s known history dates back to at least the first century BC. The name Transylvania is thought to come from the 11th-century Latin for “beyond the forest”.

  • By the second century AD, the Roman Empire had overtaken the region.
  • The Romans were followed by multiple invasions.
  • After the Hungarians and the Ottoman Empire vied back and forth, the late eighteenth century brought the Habsburgs to power as part of their Empire.
  • By the late nineteenth century, Transylvania was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After the end of World War I, Transylvania united with Romania in 1918.
  • Romania subsequently fell under Communist rule in the 20th-century as part of the Warsaw Pact nations.
  • Romania and therefore Transylvania became independent after the 1989 Revolution.

Local languages in Transylvania are primarily Romanian. a romance language and Hungarian/Magyar.

Industry has mainly focused on mining and electronics plus tourism.

5-Star Transylvania Affordable Europe: Things to do and see:

Twelfth-century Sighişoara is part of the local spots named as part of the Romanian UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is especially known for its medieval attractions.

Go sightseeing: Local sights include:

  • 13th-century Clock Tower
  • Historic Center
  • Breite Ancient Oak Tree Reserve
  • the History Museum
  • Bust of Vlad Tepe
  • “Birthplace” of Dracula.
  • Citadel
  • Goldsmiths’ Tower plus eight other Towers representing various trades
  • The Church on the Hill
  • Church of the Dominican Monastery
  • Venetian House
  • The Scholars Stairs
  • The Historic Lepers’ Church

Take a hike. Add a packed lunch from the hotel, and explore the hills.

Tour the surrounding countryside on bikes.

Join a walking day tour!

Plan your trip to Transylvania to coincide with Halloween.

Sample Romanian wines, and explore a local vineyard.

Taste distinctive cuisine. Ask for the recipes to try at home.

Visit Sibiu, 50+ miles away. It was named a Cultural European Center in 2007, Major sights include:

  • Stroll the Large Square, Brukenthaler Palace and Museum, the Blue House.
  • Climb the Council Tower’s 140+ steps to see the surrounding countrside.
  • Take a tour of the Evangelic Church, the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, the Ursuline Monastery and the great Synagogue
  • Cross the Bridge of Lies if you dare! The legend is that if someone is lying the bridge will fall down!
  • Choose from among eight different museums.
  • Shop at the Christmas Markets

Connect with a Danube River Cruise.

Add on a few days in Romania’s capital Bucharest.

5-Star Transylvania Affordable Europe: Festivals/Events:

Select Past Events  (Be sure to check current dates and for other updates.)

March  
Sighisoara, Sighisoara Blues Festival
May 
Sighisoara, International Vampire Film Festival

August 
Sighisoara
Transylvania Gastronomy Festival

December 1:

Nation’s Day: Great Union Day

 

5-Star Transylvania Affordable Europe: The 5-star Fronius Boutique Residence:

This 5-star hotel is set in the Carpathian mountains of Sighişoara, Transylvania.

  • The Fronius received top  praise in verified reviews.  One more special feature? The Fronius will welcome not only you but your favorite pet traveling with you!
  • With Old World charm,  this boutique lodging is in Sighişoara’s Medieval quarter.
  • Guest rooms are furnished with antiques and vaulted stone ceiling.
  • However, they come with 21st-century modern conveniences. They range from free Wi-Fi to flat-screen TVs with cable channels.
  • Each guest has a private bathroom with a shower and bathtub.
  • Guests are provided with their own bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.
  • On sunny days, guests can relax outside on  the terrace.
  • Guests enjoy continental breakfasts with Transylvanian dishes. If you like to luxuriate in your bathrobe while having breakfast, room service can serve you en suite. If you prefer to be out and about early, you can have breakfast in the hotel dining room.
  • Going hiking? Ask for a boxed lunch to take with you.
  • Public parking is available around the Pension Fronius hotel.
  • Nearby you will find: a supermarket, local market, restaurant and cafe/bar.
  • There is both a shuttle service and airport shuttle service. Check with the Fronius as to surcharge.

Visit Romania for 5-Star Transylvania Affordable Europe for a unique vacation!

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