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Transylvania is a Romanian province close to central Europe, famous for its riches and diverse cultural heritage.

- Ancient ruins of Dacian settlements dating from the time when the area's earlier inhabitants where conquered by the Roman legions around 101 AD

- Medieval towns with cobbled streets and baroque buildings, imposing cathedrals and fortified churches by thick walls which still show the marks of cannon balls

- The unique ensamble of Ottoman rugs donated by parishioners and guilds that adorn the walls of old German churches,

- The art collection of Sibiu's Brukenthal Museum,

- Numerous castles believed to be haunted by the legendary Dracula


...all these and more cultural treasures are waiting to be discovered beyond the natural beauty mapped out by an unforgettable landscape.

Do take the time to visit this enchanting region before globalization replaces tradition and highways march in the new millennium...