Like a vision out of a fantasy novel, one of Europe's most striking castles awaits, hidden by the shadows of the picturesque ...

This region with one of the best known names on Earth is also one of the least understood. Could their ancestral way of life ...

By Jen Murphy Published on June 15, 2025 On the road to Vișcri, a Saxon village in Transylvania, with active-travel company Butterfield & Robinson.Credit: ...

Grapevines gave way to the soaring peaks of the southern Carpathian Mountains as a van transferred us three hours northeast to Brașov, a medieval city in Transylvania. It has several historical ...

I joined George, Martha, and 12 of their longtime clients on a newly created trip that started in the vibrant capital, explored wine country, and ended in Transylvania, a cycling mecca.

British actor Hughes, 33, is known for his work on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing the title role in Richard III and Richard, Duke of Gloucester in War of the Roses. He has also ...

Encompassing much of present-day Romania, Transylvania is known for its medieval towns, Gothic architecture and vampiric folklore, with a mythical reputation tied to the fictional character ...

Diaries written in the 16th century have helped researchers to chronicle famine, flooding and plagues in medieval Romania, shedding light on life during Europe’s Little Ice Age. While glaciers ...

To secure Transylvania, Romania joined the Allies in 1916 and sent legions in the attacks on Hungary. In World War II, Axis member Romania gleefully invaded Russia alongside the Germans and ...

Exploring Transylvania comes with promises of medieval citadels, fortified churches, and legendary castles. It’s a genuine retreat for nature lovers amidst the majestic Carpathian Mountains, but ...

A castle in Romania survived multiple empires, and its history involves a dark past, a legend of forbidden love and an heir ...