The evolution of Cluj to the status of “treasure city” and primary city of Transylvania, as it was considered at the beginning of the 16th century, registered a historic moment of prime importance in 1316 when it was granted the status of “city”. However, its first documentary attestation appeared in the first half of the […]
The most beautiful and the highest road in Romania, Transalpina, is one of the “jewellery” roads of the country. Situated at more than 2000 m high, it can be crossed by car,reaching the maximum limit in Urdele Pass, 2.145 m. It was also called the “King’s Road”, since King Carol II inaugurated it by crossing
The theme of the Olympics is traditional for Romanian philately and this year Romfilatelia continues this tradition by introducing into circulation the postage stamps issue Summer Olympic Games, Brazil 2016. It consists of four stamps depicting sporting competitions in which Romania has qualified: shooting, judo, fencing and athletics. Rio de Janeiro was named the host
“Hard work made everything easy! That’s my secret!” Nadia Comaneci Every nation has its great values, and Romania has an impressive number of personalities of which it is proud, and whose achievements have crossed the borders of the country. One of these figures is the world’s largest gymnast Nadia Comaneci. Nadia Comaneci’s achievements have revolutionized
On July 15th, on the ocasion of the Romanian Postage Stamp Day, Romfilatelia introduces into circulation a postage stamp issue with a historical theme, SIBIU, 825 YEARS OF RECORDED EXISTENCE. The first documented mention of Sibiu dates from a document issued by Pope Celestine III, on December 20th, 1191. In this early stage of the
The Putna Monastery is the first and most important foundation of St. Stephen the Great (1457-1504) and has guarded, for over five centuries, the legendary land of Bukovina. On July 10th, 1466, the cornerstone of the monastery was laid, on an ancient hermitage hearth, on the place where God took the arrow from the ruler’s
Balance and perfection. As simple as its cut is, so is its profound meaning. This is the traditional shirt, bequeathed by our ancestors, which is carefully worn from one generation to another to transmit and preserve as much of its spiritual symbolism and energy. The Romanian blouse, the basic piece of the female folk costume
The Sibiu International Theatre Festival, the most important theatre and performing arts festival in Romania, supports a creative dialogue at a European and international level. The festival aims to promote Romanian and international theatrical creations of the highest quality by presenting the most important shows of the moment, identifying common value landmarks at a national,
A note worthy tournament, the European Football Championship, began in 1960 in France, as the European Nations Trophy. The competition final, played by teams from Yugoslavia and the USSR was won by the Soviet squad. There were 17 teams entered in the competition. Four years later, Spain would host the championship that brought together 25
“Childhood never disappears from us; it becomes a continuous spring from which all of life’s turns comeforth.” – George Calinescu Some of the most beloved literary genres are fairytales and stories. These, along with nursery rhymes, accompany children from their first days of life and create the first contact with imaginary worlds. Fairytales and stories
