Visit Romania!

[Beskar]

Are there any interesting or good Byzantium sites or other historically significant things in your country?

I know the answer is "Yes", I am simply asking to find out exactly what kind of things are there. I am quite curious and interested but rather ignorant in my knowledge of the area. I liked some of the pictures of the medieval city too and other things you posted, but I might be a little greedy in wanting to know "More" !

What is the culture like in Romania too? As in, if I went there as a tourist, with my complete lack of Romanian language, how far would I get and how would I be treated by the locals?

[Fragony]

TRIVIA with 12.73 cm Romanians have the smallest penisses of Europe. Their Bulgerian neighbours have the largest with almost 17 cm, impressive

[Sarmatian]

TRIVIA with 12.73 cm Romanians have the smallest penisses of Europe. Their Bulgerian neighbours have the largest with almost 17 cm, impressive

Conclusion - you can allow your wife a trip to Romania with her girlfriends but Bulgaria is a no-no.

[Fragony]

Conclusion - you can allow your wife a trip to Romania with her girlfriends but Bulgaria is a no-no.

Looks like it

[edyzmedieval]

Are there any interesting or good Byzantium sites or other historically significant things in your country?

I know the answer is "Yes", I am simply asking to find out exactly what kind of things are there. I am quite curious and interested but rather ignorant in my knowledge of the area. I liked some of the pictures of the medieval city too and other things you posted, but I might be a little greedy in wanting to know "More" !

What is the culture like in Romania too? As in, if I went there as a tourist, with my complete lack of Romanian language, how far would I get and how would I be treated by the locals?

Byzantium didn't have a lasting influence from a archeological point of view. Culturally speaking, Byzantine influence is widespread and you can see it mainly in architecture, theology and late medieval works. Check out the Curtea de Arges Cathedral - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtea_de_Argeş_Cathedral

As a tourist, just like in any other country, depends very much on where you go and if you meet the right people. Even without the knowledge of Romanian you can get along in English without much of a problem in the major cities - rural areas might pose some problems but not significant. Same goes with the locals, I've had friends who came over from European countries (Austria, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Israel too) and they loved the country and the scenery and how warmly they were treated by the people.

It all goes down to each individual. You can absolutely love it or you may not find it that interesting. All I can say is that take the chance and visit.

[Sarmatian]

How hard is Romanian to pick up? I have never once seen it offered in a class here in the states.

If I remember well, it's the closest spoken (as in, non dead) language to original Latin, even closer than Italian. Go from there.

[edyzmedieval]

How hard is Romanian to pick up? I have never once seen it offered in a class here in the states.

Sarmatian is right, it's the closest spoken to original Latin. So if you know any Latin language (French, Spanish, Italian...), you should be able to progress without much of a problem in Romanian.

[edyzmedieval]

A spectacular winter gallery from Romania.

A Happy New Year to everyone, may all your wishes come true.


Brasov under snow



Forest around Timisoara



Magura, near Brasov



Dognecea, near Caras-Severin



Bumbesti, Gorj county







Check out the full album here - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...5770909&type=1

[Fragony]

Dang, that's some pretty country.

I'd say, very pretty. Hungary sure is heavy on postcardworthy snapping bliss, awesome pictures all of them. I really can't think of anything mean and that is pretty rare since it's eastern-europe

[edyzmedieval]

I'd say, very pretty. Hungary sure is heavy on postcardworthy snapping bliss, awesome pictures all of them. I really can't think of anything mean and that is pretty rare since it's eastern-europe

Eh, Frag, too many beers on New Year's Eve?

Romania, not Hungary.

[Fragony]

I don't want to know the difference between Hungary and Romania so I guess I had enough