Romania

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Amid the enchanting wine region of Transylvania is the small village of Biert?n formerly known as, Birth?lm, one of the region's oldest settlements. An impressive fortified church rises majestically above the dreamy village, a reminder that Biert?n was once of great religious and political importance. The village is still influenced by its old world charm and its fortified church is...

DVD. Passport to Adventure. How does a country recover from decades of oppression &dictatorship? Traveling in Romania is like entering a kaleidoscope of history - the countryside, redolent of times past, the cities exploding with the promise of the future. Though they have suffered through incredibly hard times, it has not dampened the optimistic spirit of the people - capitalism is emerging in Romania. Drivers...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Byzantine Moldavia The world famous Moldau Monasteries, also known as the Bukowina Monasteries, are among the most beautiful examples of Romanian art and have been designated as one of Unesco's architectural monuments. The paintings on the exterior of the Humor Monastery, one of the oldest of the five great Moldau Monasteries, date from the early 16th century. The Voronet Monastery...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. In the midst of the wooded hills of Oltenia?s Carpathian countryside is the Horezu Monastery that was donated by Prince Constantin Br?ncoveanu. The building was constructed in 1690 to defend the western region of the country and the settlement comprises five churches, a sanctuary for the infirm and various monks' cells. Sculptures of stone and floral motifs decorate the external...

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. Covering an area of around half a million hectares, the Danube Delta is the second largest river delta in Europe, the largest part being in Romania. Following the collapse of the communist regime, the area has become an increasingly popular tourist destination. With its unique network of interconnected eco-systems, the Delta is one of the most important sanctuaries for more...

DVD. Nature Parks The Danube Delta, the second largest in Europe after that of the Volga, is located in the northeast of the Dobrudzha and covers a total area of 4,152 km?. Two thirds of it is in Romania, the remainder being in the Ukraine. The river, that in some areas is covered by reed, water lilies and numerous plant life, also boasts a large...

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. Transylvania boasts in various extremely beautiful landscapes. Its mountaintops are crowned by castle ruins, in its steep creeks rivers are twisting. In the giant wooden lands, caves can be found, while among the alpine snow-capped mountains, tarns are awaiting the tourists. Unique sights are the B?k?s Canyon and the Killer's Lake, which guards the petrified pinewoods. The warm...