Reptilianul

30/11/2024

The fortified church in Hoșman, built in the 13th century in Romanesque style, features a remarkable western portal crafted by Viennese artisans inspired by St. Stephen's Cathedral. The portal is adorned with intricate carvings of chimeras and human heads, a stunning example of medieval artistry.

25/10/2024

This old LDH45 locomotive, a powerhouse from the 1960s, still stands tall in Romania's industrial history. Built at the FAUR factory in Bucharest and powered by a 6-cylinder Maybach engine with 450 HP, it could pull with a force of 148 kN, reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h. A true relic of Romania’s industrial heritage.

16/10/2024

📷 Kodak Color Plus 200 & Pentax SP1000 from .ro

16/09/2024

Viscri’s church is wrapped in restoration, with plastic-covered altars and work in progress, while Saschiz stands with its detailed interiors. Both reflect layers of history within their walls.

01/09/2024

Escape this town

27/07/2024

Rumor has it that one of the rooms in the former St. Mary's Girls' School is haunted by the ghost of Sister Matilda. This bedroom, now filled with books, is the only one in the entire institute that has a white stove. Several witnesses have reported seeing a dark figure at the window of this room from the street.

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26/07/2024

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În 1852, Barbu Știrbei, domnitorul Țării Românești, a invitat cu ardoare surorile Institutului Beatae Mariae Virginis din München să întemeieze o școală de fete în București, capitala țării. Șase ani mai târziu, avea să fie inaugurată o instituție de elită: Școala Catolică Sf. Maria.

14/07/2024

Dusty Library in Southern Romania

08/07/2024

The Power Plant of the Steaua Română Refinery in Câmpina, one of the oldest European refineries, established in 1897

11/06/2024

This was likely the office of Take Ionescu, the founder of the Conservative-Democratic Party of Romania. The ground floor of the house, designed by Swiss architect Louis Blanc, was decorated with wooden paneling and a coffered ceiling. There was also a library here.

27/05/2024

Art Deco Light

18/05/2024

The Saxon fortified churches are typical monuments of Transylvanian Saxon architecture. There are seven villages with fortified churches, founded by the Transylvanian Saxons, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of these villages is Viscri.

14/05/2024

Biserica Albă Săsească | The White Saxon Church

09/05/2024

Expoziția din șură | The Darkness Within, Copșa Mică 1988 – 1995 by Barry Lewis

04/05/2024

„Crucile de jurământ“

19/04/2024

Summer theater built in 1953

10/04/2024

Exploring the rural areas of southern Romania reveals a poignant tale of neglect and abandonment. In a recent journey, I stumbled upon entire villages seemingly frozen in time, with houses left deserted and in ruins.

Exploring the rural areas of southern Romania unveils a poignant tale of neglect and abandonment. In a recent journey, I stumbled upon entire villages seemingly frozen in time, with houses left deserted and in ruins. The somber landscape inspired me to dub this experience "No Man's Land," as I marve...