The World Heritage Lists sites with outstanding universal value. Seven Sites are in Romania. Following are outstanding significant historic places in Romania.
Romania is a land of majestic castles and ancient medieval towns. Romania is famous to movie goers as the land of Dracula movies. Located in the former Eastern Bloc of Europe, Romania is becoming known as a great vacation area for snow skiers. Winter in Romania can be harsh. The best season for non-skiers to visit is summer. The United Nations, UNESCO World Heritage List notes seven properties in Romania. Following are the outstanding significant historic places in Romania.
Churches of Moldavia: 15th-16th century frescoes on painted exterior walls of seven churches are considered masterpieces of Byzantine art. The churches in northern Moldavia are unique in Europe. The paintings represent complete cycles of religious murals on all facades. the paintings are outstanding in composition, elegant outline and harmonious colors.
Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains, Transylvania: fortresses built in the 1st centuries BC and AD, under Dacian rule. the fortresses demonstrate a fusion of military and religious architectural techniques. The fortresses defended the Geto-Dacian kingdoms, which had exceptionally high cultural and socio-economic levels in this era. The well preserved remains of the fortresses are in spectacular natural surroundings. the site was selected as an outstanding example of this type of defended site.
Historic Centre of Sighisoara, Region of Transylvania. The Saxons of Transylvania were a group of German craftsmen and merchants. This small medieval town played an important commercial and strategic role in central Europe for several centuries. Siighisoara was selected as an outstanding testimony to the culture of the Saxons in Transylvania.The culture is coming to a close after 850 years. The culture will exist only through architectural and urban monument, such as this. The city is an outstanding example of a small fortified city in the border region between central Europe and south eastern Europe.
Monastery of Horezu, Region of Wallachia. The monastery was founded in 1690 by Prince Constantine Brancovan. The monastery is considered a masterpiece of"brancovan" style.the building is known for architectural purity, balance, rich sculptural detail, composition, votive portraits an painted decorative works. In the 18th century a school of mural an icon painted was established. the school was famous throughout the Balkan region.
Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania: Transylvanian villages that provide a vivid picture of the cultural landscape in southern Transylvania. The seven villages, with their fortified churches, show a settlement pattern and organization of the family farmstead. They have been preserved since the late Middle Ages. The buildings illustrate building styles from the 13th to 16th centuries.
Wooden Churches of Maramures, Region of Transylvania:. Eight churches that are examples of an range of architecture from different periods and areas. The buildings has a variety of designs and craftsmanship. The building are an expression of the cultural landscape of this mountainous area of northern Romania. The buildings have Gothic influences with timber construction traditions with a high level of artistry.
Danube Delta, Dobruja Region: The waters of the Danube flow in the Black Sea. These waters form the largest and best preserved of Europe's deltas. The Danube Delta is home to over 300 species of birds and 45 freshwater fish species in numerous lake and marshes.
Romania has outstanding historic sites for travelers to see while on vacaton. European nations are rich in historic sights. Here are additional articles about Austria, Poland, and, Hungary.
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