Holiday and Trips

The Romanian treasure at the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid

Almost 800 pieces weighing 6 tons, part of the Romanian Treasury, were transported to Madrid on August 29, 2021, to be exhibited in a temporary exhibition at the Archaeological Museum in Madrid.

Pharaoh Khufu’s solar boat was moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum

Khufu's Solar Boat is 4500 years old and is considered to be one of the oldest boats discovered almost intact. It took decades for the reassembly process to complete. It is said that the boat is in use and can sail without problems on the water.

Porto Katsiki, the most famous beach in Lefkada, Greece

Porto Katsiki is the star beach of Lefkada and even of Greece. The beach is famous for its landscape and clear blue sea. Porto Katsiki beach can be seen on every postcard of Lefkada.

What to pack when you travel with a 1-year-old

Besides clothes, shoes, diapers, a car seat, and a stroller, there are also some essential things that you must pack. Read the article to find out what to pack when you travel with a 1-year-old.

What not to pack for a summer vacation

How many times have you gone on vacation and realized that you packed so many things that you didn't need? It happened to me many times when I was young and now, since I have a child, useless things simply don't fit anymore. Read the article to find what not to pack for a summer vacation.

Roman-Catholic Cathedral St Michael – Alba Carolina Citadel

1000 years. That's how long it has been since the first stone was laid to build the Roman-Catholic Cathedral St Michael. The Cathedral is located inside Alba Carolina Citadel and is the oldest and the longest cathedral in Romania.

The Japanese Garden – Alba Carolina Citadel

The Japanese garden is located on the North Side of the Alba Carolina Fortress.

The gates of the Alba Carolina bastion fortress

The gates of the Alba Carolina bastion fortress are ways to access the great fortress but also beautiful monuments and tourist attractions. The eastern gates can be considered true artistic creations. The western ones are not as decorated as the eastern ones but they are also beautiful. It is worth walking through all the gates.

Alba Carolina Gates and the order in which to visit them

When I decided to go and visit the Alba Carolina Fortress I thought that the gates surround the fortress but it is not so. Read the article and find out the location of the gates and the order in which you can visit them.

The 7th Gate of the Alba Carolina Citadel

The 7th Gate is located in the north part of the fortress. It was closed for 300 years and during the restoration works the gate was reopened and can be used.

The 6th Gate of the Alba Carolina Citadel

The 6th Gate is the gate through which King Ferdinand and Queen Maria entered the Citadel when they were crowned, in 1922.

The 5th Gate of the Alba Carolina Citadel

The 5th Gate is a simple gate. In the past, the gate was used by the soldiers to exit the training field.

The 4th Gate of the Alba Carolina Citadel – Bishop’s Gate

The 4th Gate of the Alba Carolina Citadel is also called Bishop's Gate. The 4th Gate is the only ornate gate on the west side.

The 3rd Gate – the largest gate of the Alba Carolina fortress

The 3rd Gate of Alba Carolina Citadel is also known as "Horea's Gate" because on the top of the gate there is a cell in which it is said that Horea was imprisoned. The cell can be visited as part of the circuit "The route of the 3 Fortifications"

The 2nd Gate of the Alba Carolina Fortress – Atlanteans’s Gate

The 2nd Gate is located on the road that leads from the first gate to the third gate, at the top of a sloping street that was meant to make it difficult for potential invaders to enter the fortress.

The 1st Gate of Alba Carolina fortress – the gate of the gods

The 1st Gate of the fortress is the gate with representations from Greek mythology. This gate is the first one you pass through if you come from the east of Alba Iulia.

Horea, Closca and Crisan Obelisk – Alba Carolina Citadel

The imposing Horea, Closca and Crisan Obelisk dominates the entire eastern part of Alba Iulia, reminiscent over time of the martyred heroes of the 1785 revolt, Horea, Closca, and Crisan.

Sarmizegetusa Regia – The sacred capital of the Dacians

In the middle of a sacred mountain, deep in the forest, 2000 years ago, the Dacians founded their capital, Sarmizegetusa, which was the center of a strong system of fortifications. It is said that at Sarmizegetusa Regia flows a magical spring that has healing properties.

Corvins’ Castle – one of the seven wonders of Romania

Described by some as one of the seven wonders of Romania, Corvins' Castle is one of the largest castles in Europe, and the legends that surround this castle, with Vlad Dracula, the Hunyady family, the fountain, and the raven makes this castle be mysterious and magical.

Step Pyramid of Djoser, Sakkara

The Step Pyramid of Djoser is the oldest pyramid in Egypt. 4,700 years ago, Pharaoh Djoser dreamed to build his tomb in a completely new way so Imhotep fulfills his dream and built this great pyramid.