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Old Princely Court
The Old Princely Court dates to the 15th century, when Bucharest as the capital of the Wallachian principality. The ruins are being slowly excavated but for now you can wander around some of the rooms of the former court. The Vlad Ţepeş statue out the front makes a good photo.
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Clock Museum
The city’s unique Clock Museum has a collection of historic timepieces owned by several famous Romanians, including King Carol I, and an 18th-century rococo Austrian clock that belonged to Wallachian prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza. Theres also a small collection of vintage gramophones.
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Jewish Cemetery
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Casino
Constanţas amazing art nouveau casino, dating from 1910, was awaiting a long overdue renovation at the time of research, but the city had opened the building to visitors to peek in and see some serious splendour (including the worlds most amazing chandeliers) in a perilous state of
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Chapel of Jesus
The town’s best church lies 2km south of the centre on Str Bethlen Gábor. The small fortified Chapel of Jesus is one of the oldest architectural monuments in Transylvania, built during the 13th century. It’s usually locked, but you can ask for entry at house No 143 on the main road
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Hirscher House
Opposite the historical museum is the Renaissance Hirscher House (built 1539–45), also known as the ‘Merchants House’. It was thoughtfully built by Apollonia Hirscher, the widow of Braşov mayor Lucas Hirscher, so that merchants could do business without getting rained on. Today it
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Monastery of St John the New
This monastery off Str Mitropoliei (built between 1514 to 1554), was an important pilgrimage destination: in a decorated silver casket it houses the relics of St John the New, which ruler Alexandru cel Bun had brought to Moldavia in 1415. The badly faded exterior paintings exemplif
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Great Mahmudiye Mosque
This impressive mosque is the seat of the mufti and was built in 1910 by King Carol I. Its the spiritual home of the 50,000 Muslims who inhabit the coastal region. The highlight is the enormous Persian rug, said to be the largest carpet in the country. You can climb the 140 steps
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Great Synagogue
Constanţas once glorious 19th-century synagogue is little more than a ruin these days, guarded by some mean dogs. Still, you can walk past the front to get a sense of the former majesty and significance of the place. Plans to restore the building have been put on indefinite hold du
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Zion Temple Synagogue
Of the reform arm of Judaism and dating from 1878, with its graceful dome this synagogue is one of the most striking elements of the Oradea skyline. The synagogue was undergoing renovation to transform it into an exhibition centre during our visit and it was not clear when it would
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Genoese Lighthouse
A peaceful promenade meanders along the waterfront, offering sweeping views of the Black Sea and a 8m-high Genoese Lighthouse located off Str Remus Opreanu and a pier, which has a fine view of old Constanţa. Behind the lighthouse, a tragically poised statue of Mihai Eminescu looks
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Banat History Museum
Housed in the historic Huniades Palace, the museum was closed at the time of research for renovations expected to last until 2016. The exterior of the palace, though, is still worth a look. The origins of the building date to the 14th century and to Hungarian king Charles Robert, P
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Village Museum
Allow two to three hours to wander through the incredible constructions at the open-air Village Museum, southeast of Sighets centre. Children love the wooden dwellings, cobbled pathways and mini villages. You can even stay overnight in tiny wooden cabins (20 lei) or pitch a tent (5
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National Museum of Geology
Another highly worthwhile museum, this one features Romanias varied geological formations, with enough English signage on hand to give you the general idea of whats on display. The impressive building dates from the early 20th century and was originally built to house the countrys
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History & Archaeology Museum
The History & Archaeology Museum is housed in a former girls school dating from 1865, it has a room devoted to Romanian sporting achievements (ie gymnastics). At the same location is the Museum of Popular Art (Muzeul de Artă Populară).
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St Apostles’ Church
Tiny St Apostles’ Church, north of B-dul Unirii (west of the Piaţa Unirii), survived Ceauşescus 1980s demolition project – to a degree. The church, built in 1636, was not moved, but the surrounding parkland was ripped up and replaced with blocks of flats. It’s overgrown, with trees
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Stavropoleos Church
The tiny and lovely Stavropoleos Church, which dates from 1724, perches a bit oddly a block over from some of Bucharests craziest Old Town carousing. Its one church, though, that will make a lasting impression, with its courtyard filled with tombstones and an ornate wooden interior
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Gah Synagogue
By the post office, this 1870 structure is Suceavas only surviving synagogue out of 18 original synagogues. The well preserved and elaborately decorated temple is still used by the tiny Jewish community. For more information on the synagogue and Suceavas historic Jewish cemeteries,
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New St George’s Church
The New St George’s Church dates from 1699 and is significant primarily as the burial place of Wallachian prince Constantin Brâncoveanu (r 1688–1714). Brâncoveanu was captured by the Turks in 1714 after refusing to take part in the Russo-Turkish War (1711). He and his four sons wer
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Natural Science Museum
Small collection on two floors dedicated to the natural sciences. The highlights are fossils on the ground floor that include some massive mammoth tusks. On the upper level are stuffed animals representing the various fauna in the countrys regions and climate zones. Very little sig
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