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 …
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 ...
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 …
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 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 travel - Lonely Planet | Romania, Europe
WebTransylvania. Romania, Europe. Transylvania’s forested valleys and Gothic castles are forever embedded in the popular imagination. Even before arriving, most visitors can picture this land of dark fairy-tales, where fog drapes like cobwebs over the Carpathian Mountains. 01 / Attractions.
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 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 - 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 ...
Visiting Transylvania: 10 things to know - Lonely Planet
WebTo learn more about Transylvania, where to eat, stay, and see, hit the button below. Transylvania is known as the mysterious land of bloodthirsty vampires and howling wolves. Some may think it’s fictional, but this central Romanian region is a …
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