One of the most beautiful hiking routes from a cultural perspective, is here to impress with the most amazing things that Romania has to offer. What is Via Transilvanica?
In no particular order:
1.Sucevița Monastery
It is a fortified monastery that stands to this day, it is a UNESCO heritage site as one of the painted monasteries of Bucovina and if you arrive at the right time you might actually get invited to eat by the nuns.
2.Teleki Castle from Posmus
It is an impressive building that was recently restored. The property itself helped preserve trees that are hundreds of years old.
3.The Heart of Jesus
It is the largest statue of Jesus in Eastern Europe, 22 meters high stainless steel structure, built from the donations gathered by the small town of Lupeni.
4.Praid Salt Mine
It is an old salt mine that opened up in 1762 and transformed over time into a place for therapeutic purposes.
5.Sighișoara
It is an inhabited medieval fortress that withstood the test of time. Also one of the most popular tourist destinations in Romania. (Top 10 Most popular places in Romania link)

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