Curiosities about Romania

Whether you have heard of Romania or not, our articles already take you on a virtual journey through this country. We invite you now to stimulate your intellect with these less known but interesting things about Romania.

Read more about: What you need to know before traveling to Romania

However, we warn you that to convince yourself of the beauty and surprises of this country, you will have to visit it yourself. So, the land of brave monarchs is waiting for you, and you can prepare for an honorable trip by adding some information to your cultural baggage. Besides, our Romanian online lessons for foreigns can also help you in this direction.

In our country, love grows … in Lindens!

  Romania is proud of its top singers who have made the country is known overseas and countries. Surely you have heard of the band O-ZONE, but also of Inna, Alexandra Stan, or Antonia. If none of these names sound familiar to you, after a quick search on Youtube you will surely remember listening to them on the radio, shopping, or in the ca

If you want to know more about traditional music in Romania, find out that these people can be proud of great diversity. Folk music differs from region to region.

This is because Romania is divided into several regions from an administrative and territorial point of view – Moldavia, Bukovina, Muntenia, Dobruja, Oltenia, Banat, Transylvania, Crișana, and Maramureș. So, depending on the area where you travel, people will act according to specific traditions, their accent will be different, as will the food and music.

Religion

Romania is one of the most religious European countries. The main religion of Romanians is Orthodox Christianity, but other different religions have Romanian followers.

You will notice the holy places that are built everywhere, as proof of the importance of religion in the life of these people. It is said that one of the greatest voivodes, Stephen the Great built a religious settlement after each battle.

Thus, if you walk through Romania, you will hear about it and the many churches built by it. Among the best known are the Putna Monastery, the Voroneț Monastery, and the Sucevița Monastery.

Wine lovers

 According to a study, Romania is among the countries with the largest wine production. Specifically, she ranks 9th, Romanians being quite partying, and what goes better with friends, music, and good cheer than a glass of wine? The soils in Romania are favorable for grape plantations of all kinds, so there are many Romanian wineries.

If you appreciate good wines and beautiful people, visiting a winery must be an activity that you must put on your list! So, get ready for the wonderful time spent in nature, various wines to taste, and pleasant conversations with special people.

Vlad the Impaler or Dracula

If the above did not excite your curiosity about this country, the story of the well-known Dracula will surely do. Maybe you’ve heard of Bram Stoker’s famous book, or maybe you’ve watched the new Netflix series, you’ve certainly heard of this bloody character.

 Find out that the character is based on the personality of a tough and very feared voivode who ruled in Transylvania around the 1400s. He was known as Dracula or Țepeș due to his method of torture used – stabbing. This character became very well known after the publication of Stoker’s novel.

This time, Count Dracula is a vampire who lives in a great castle in the Carpathian Mountains. The book captures many of the beliefs of the Romanians of old such as those of undead, vampires, and other evil spirits.

 If you are a fan of horror stories, but also strong sensations, Bran Castle is a place you must visit. Thus, you will learn more about Romanian culture and you will have the opportunity to put into practice what you learned in Romanian lessons.