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Transylvania, with an alternative Latin prepositional prefix, means "on the other side of the woods". The Medieval Latin form Ultrasylvania, later Transylvania, was a direct translation from the Hungarian form Erdő-elve, later Erdély, from which also the Romanian name, Ardeal, comes.
28. Mai 2019 · Transylvania is best known as the mysterious land of bloodthirsty vampires and howling wolves. Some may think it’s fictional, but this central Romanian region is a real place. And it’s pretty special, too. Bordered to the east by the Carpathian Mountains, ‘the land beyond the forest’ still feels undiscovered.
10. Mai 2024 · Sorry to disappoint a few of you, but Transylvania is not a country. It’s a a historic region located in central Romania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Depending on where you plan to be in Transylvania, you can get here by plane, train, bus, or drive yourself through the region.
Facts about Transylvania. Transylvania or Transilvania (from Latin – "the land beyond the forest") Location: Central Romania. Transylvania is surrounded by the arc of the Carpathian Mountains: the Transylvanian Alps, to the south, Eastern Carpathians to the east and northeast and Western Carpathians (the only non-continuous range) to the west.
Transylvania. Romania, Europe. Transylvania’s forested valleys and Gothic castles are forever embedded in the popular imagination. Even before arriving, most visitors can picture this land of dark fairy-tales, where fog drapes like cobwebs over the Carpathian Mountains.
16. Sept. 2023 · Transylvania Is Known for Its Mythic Tales — Now 2 Chic New Hotels are Offering Another Reason to Visit. This storied region in Romania is a land of vast wilderness, regal countesses, and plenty...
14. Mai 2024 · From gorgeous easy walks through the forest to difficult abrupt paths and huge caves, hiking is tons of fun, but always remember to be well prepared: have your hiking essentials, join a group with a mountain guide, and remember that this is the country with the largest population of wild bears!
