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Category Archives: Travel Romania Sighet Memorial is a world in itself dedicated to the struggle against communism. It is a unique monument that praises the fight against oppressors, so that the history will not be forgotten, will not be repeated. Few things can come close to its emotional power. (Thomas S. Blanton)  The impressive number of churches to be found in Bucovina, Romania, with their fine exterior and interior frescoes, have been preserved and handed down from mediaeval times, and because of their uniqueness and artistic value, were added to UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage List in 1993. There is, indeed, no other place in the world where such a...  Turda salt mine is a veritable history museum documenting salt mining. The excellent conservation of the mining sites and tools, together with the care and attention devoted to turning this salt mine into a touring attraction, turned this place into a gracious blend of history and legend. Its value is confirmed by the ever growing... |
