Holiday and Trips

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 not only ways to access the great fortress but also monuments and tourist attractions themselves. 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, the Dacians began to lay the foundations of their capital, Sarmizegetusa Regia, which was the center of a strong fortification system. It is said that in the center of Sarmizegetusa Regia flows a magical spring that has healing properties. The spring is still flowing.

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.

The Grand Egyptian Museum – the largest archeological museum in the world

The Grand Egyptian Museum will contain 100,000 artifacts and will be the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to the great Egyptian civilization.

Best Day Trips from Hurghada

Best day trips from Hurghada - Cairo, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx - Valley of the Kings in Luxor - Cairo by Flight - El Gouna City Tour - Sunrise Quad Biking and Giftun Island Snorkeling - Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling Tour

5 Mysterious Travel Destinations In Romania

Traveling to Romania can be an exciting adventure, with so many untouched landscapes, endless views, a rich history, and interesting places to visit. With so many untouched places in Romania, I’ve put together a list of the five most mysterious travel destinations you can find in Romania.

Sinaia Best Tourist Attractions

Sinaia is a mountain resort in Romania that is called "The tourist pearl of the Carpathians" or "The Royal Town". Among the most beautiful tourist attractions in Sinaia, we list Peles Castle, Pelisor Castle, Sinaia Casino, Dimitrie Ghica Park, Sinaia Monastery, and Sinaia Railway Station.

Sinaia railway station

Sinaia railway station is important because when the first building was build was used exclusively by Royal Family. A presidential train brought here American President Gerald Ford and Nicolae Ceausescu on August 6, 1975.

Dimitrie Ghica Park, Sinaia

Dimitrie Ghica Park is a very nice park in Sinaia. In the park, there is a beautiful artesian fountain, a museum, a tourist information center, a confectionery, Sinaia Casino, Palace Hotel, Regal Hotel and Caraiman Hotel, and also a pancake shop.