Poland's ties with Romania date back to the Middle Ages. Władysław Jagiełło, looking for allies in the fight and the Teutonic Knights, concluded an agreement with the hospodar of Moldova, Petru Musat. In return for considerable financial aid, the Moldovans attacked the Hungarians, of the then Teutonic allies. Dzięki …
Category Archives: Romania
Suceava
SUCZAWA
The name of Suceava (Suceava), the former capital of Moldova, the headquarters of the hospodars, it first appeared in a document dated at 1388 r. Hospodar Petru Musat asked Władysław Jagiełło for a loan of the amount 3000 złotych w …
Jassy
JASSY
W 1565 r. do Jass (Iasi) the capital of Moldova was transferred. After the reunification of the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia in 1859 r., Iasi served as the national capital – to year 1862, when Bucharest received this honor. W okresie …
Moldova (Moldavia)
Moldova (Moldavia) is a land of forested hills and quiet valleys. The Moldavian Highlands stretch between the chain of the Eastern Carpathians and the bed of the swift river Prut. In the middle of the highland flows from north to south picturesquely meandering Seret. In the valleys between the hills of the river and streams …
Up the river Danube – A gala
UP THE DANUBE RIVER – GAUGE
Traveling by ship from Tulcza to Gałacz, you need to be aware, that in this section the Danube is the border between Romania and Ukraine. You can admire Reni from the deck – this is probably the best view of Ukraine from this one …
Heraclea i Histria
Heraclea i Histria
Driving south from Tulcea, the traveler passes the picturesque range of the low Babadag hills. On one of the easternmost hills, clearly dominant over the area, the ruins of the fortress of Heraclea rise. It used to be a fortified outpost of the Greeks, and then …
Bucharest – Journey – Communication
Bucharest – Journey – Communication
Plane
Romanian state airline, TAROM, they have two main offices in Bucharest. The country branch is located next to the Emond Gallery on the fifth Victoriei, and international over the CFR headquarters on the strada of Domnija Anastasia. A few times a week, …
Bucharest – Accommodation
Bucharest – Accommodation
camping
The closest camping site is at Lake Snagov, 34 km north of Bucharest.
Private accommodation
ONT offices are directed to accommodation in private homes, where the accommodation costs 15 $ from person, with breakfast included in the price. Rooms …
Bucharest – Sightseeing
Bucharest – Sightseeing
In Bucharest, you don't pay to enter most churches and monasteries, although voluntary donations are welcome. A ticket to the museum rarely costs more than 0,75 $, and with an ISIC card even less.
Center
In the southern part …
Journey
PLANE
The direct air connection between Warsaw and Bucharest is served by the Romanian airlines TAROM (Romanian Air Transport). Airplanes fly during the season 4 times a week, and out of season – 2 times,- flight time is approx. 2,5 time. Tickets for direct …