Transylvania - Wikipedia
WebTransylvania (Romanian: Transilvania or Ardeal; Hungarian: Erdély; German: Siebenbürgen or Transsilvanien, historically Überwald, also Siweberjen in the Transylvanian Saxon dialect) is a historical and cultural region in …
Transylvania | Location, Population, Map, & History | Britannica
WebTransylvania, historic eastern European region, now in Romania. After forming part of Hungary in the 11th–16th centuries, it was an autonomous principality within the Ottoman Empire (16th–17th century) and then once again became part of …
History of Transylvania - Wikipedia
WebTransylvania is a historical region in central and northwestern Romania. It was under the rule of the Agathyrsi, part of the Dacian Kingdom (168 BC–106 AD), Roman Dacia (106–271), the Goths, the Hunnic Empire (4th–5th centuries), the Kingdom of the Gepids (5th–6th centuries), the Avar Khaganate (6th–9th centuries), the Slavs, and the ...
10 things you need to know before visiting Transylvania - Lonely Planet
WebTransylvania is best known as the mysterious land of bloodthirsty vampires and howling wolves. Some may think it’s fictional, but this central Romanian region is a real place. And it’s pretty special, too.
Transylvania summary | Britannica
WebTransylvania, Historic region, northwestern and central Romania. It comprises a plateau surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Alps. It formed the nucleus of the Dacian kingdom and was included in the Roman province of …
Transylvania History: A Brief Overview - traveling transylvania
WebAug 9, 2023 · Transylvania: a name that immediately conjures images of mist-shrouded castles, mythical creatures, and a history teeming with intrigue. Nestled in the heart of Romania, Transylvania is steeped in centuries of history, with narratives that are as captivating as the stunning landscapes.
Transylvania - Wikiwand
WebTransylvania is a historical and cultural region in Central Europe, encompassing central Romania. To the east and south its natural border is the Carpathian Mountains and to the west the Apuseni Mountains. Broader definitions of Transylvania also include the western and northwestern Romanian regions of Crișana and Maramureș, and occasionally ...
Transylvania Region - Romania.
WebTransylvania is Romania's best-known region and home to numerous historic sites and natural areas that delight visitors from all over the world. Here are just a few of them: 1. Thoughs of Transylvania often bring images of spooky castles or a mysterious count.
Transylvania – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebTransylvania is the largest region of Romania and probably the best known one. When you visit Transylvania you dive into a mix of cultures, nature and history. Transylvania is a diverse region: it is worth trying to observe the differences that exist within the region, both culturally and naturally.
How to Visit Translyvania, Romania - Travel + Leisure
WebSep 16, 2023 · Transylvania, Romania’s largest and most famous region, is a place where blacksmiths still mold metal, shepherds live alone with their flocks, and hay is cut with scythes. It’s a land of villages...
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