Transylvanian Collection (#5)

Bee keeping, mobile beehives on trailer in old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Charcoal burning, charcoal burner lighting pile in traditional yard, Viscri Saxon village, Transylvania, Romania, october

Charcoal burning, charcoal burner working in traditional yard, Viscri Saxon village, Transylvania, Romania, october

Logging of Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woods, above Saxon village of Barcut, Transylvania, Romania, october

View of old pasture with tumps, around old Saxon village, Apold, Transylvania, Romania, october

Maize (Zea mays) stook in field, near Garda de Sus, Apuseni Mountains, Transylvania, Romania, october

Rosehips, collected for drying for use in herbal tea and jams, with maize and chilli peppers, in old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Bee keeping, beehives in orchard of old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Domestic Sheep, communal flock, being marked by shepherd, at traditional sheep-fold, near Saschiz, Transylvania, Romania, october

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) berries, for sale at fruit and vegetable market, Sigishoara, Transylvania, Romania, october

Farmer harvesting hay crop, loading horse and cart, near Saxon village of Mureni, Transylvania, Romania, october

View from fortified Saxon church in old Saxon village, Viscri, Transylvania, Romania, october

View of surrounding village and countryside from fortified Saxon church in old Saxon village, Viscri, Transylvania, Romania, october

Old-fashioned traditional farming, with hay cart, maize stooks and cattle, near Garda de Sus, Apuseni Mountains, Transylvania, Romania, october

View of surrounding countryside from fortified Saxon church in old Saxon village, Viscri, Transylvania, Romania, october

Old mixed Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) and European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) forest habitat in early morning mist, Breite Nature Reserve, Sigishoara, Transylvania, Romania, october

Walkers on track in old mixed Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) and European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) forest, wood pasture habitat in early morning mist, Breite Nature Reserve, Sigishoara

Bee keeping, beekeeper examing frame, amongst hives in old Saxon village, Mesendorf, Transylvania, Romania, october

Charcoal burning, wood pile in traditonal yard, Viscri Saxon village, Transylvania, Romania, october

Domestic Dog, livestock guardian sheepdog, barking, guarding sheep flock, near Saxon village of Soars, Transylvania, Romania, october

Domestic Sheep, shepherd holding sheep from communal flock, at traditional sheep-fold, near Saschiz, Transylvania, Romania, october

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaves, being dried in solar drier, for use in herbal tea, in old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Bee keeping, beekeeper amongst hives in old Saxon village, Mesendorf, Transylvania, Romania, october

Domestic Sheep, communal flock, close-up of heads, at traditional sheep-fold, near Saschiz, Transylvania, Romania, october

Domestic Cattle, communal herd, grazing in pasture, near Saxon village of Viscri, Transylvania, Romania, october

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) roots, for sale at fruit and vegetable market, Sigishoara, Transylvania, Romania, october

Domestic Sheep, communal flock, with shepherds at traditional sheep-fold, near Saschiz, Transylvania, Romania, october

Domestic Sheep, flock, grazing in pasture with shepherd, near Saxon village of Viscri, Transylvania, Romania, october

Spreading Cinquefoil (Potentilla supina) flowering, Malancrav, Transylvania, Romania, october

Transylvanian grasslands, Romania
Transylvanian grasslands with yellow rattle, sainfoin, ox-eye daisy near Roades in central Romania

Wildflower meadows, Romania
Wildflower meadows around the Saxon village of Viscri in Transylvanian Romania

Rose-hips for herbal use
Rose-hips collected for drying for use in herbal tea and jams at Crit, saxon village, Transylvania, Romania

Mobile bee- hives on trailer in the old saxon village of Crit, Transylvania, Romania
ROG-14126 Mobile beehives on trailer in the old saxon village of Crit Transylvania, Romania Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ancient wood pasture with old oaks and beeches in the mist, autumn; the Breite nature reserve near Sigishoara;
ROG-13421 Ancient wood pasture with old oaks and beeches in the mist, autumn the Breite nature reserve near Sigishoara; Transylvania

Ancient oak tree with beetle and woodpecker holes in wood pasture; the Breite nature reserve near Sigishoara;
ROG-13423 Ancient oak tree with beetle and woodpecker holes in wood pasture the Breite nature reserve near Sigishoara; Transylvania

Beech and hornbeam woodland in the mist, Breite, near Sigishoara; Transylvania, Romania
ROG-13420 Beech and hornbeam woodland in the mist Breite, near Sigishoara; Transylvania, Romania Fagus sylvatica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Women from the Kalotaszeg Region
Kalotaszeg region in Romania, part of Transylvania - formerly ruled by Hungary. The rediscovery of Hungarian folklore traditions became popular in the 1880s

Transylvanian Haytime
Hay-making in Transylvania (which at this time was part of Hungary)

Harvesting maize, or corn, in autumn, near Saschiz; in the saxon villages area, Transylvania, Romania
ROG-13378 Harvesting maize, or corn, in autumn, near Saschiz; in the saxon villages area Transylvania, Romania Zea mays Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Social / Romania Streets
Folk sweep up the dust on the streets of a Transylvanian village

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"Discover the Enchanting Transylvanian Charm: A Journey through Romania's Rich Heritage" Embark on a captivating adventure to Transylvania, nestled in the heart of Eastern Europe. Begin your exploration in Timisoara, located in the Banat region of Romania. Immerse yourself in its vibrant atmosphere as you stroll through Piata Operi and admire the grandeur of the orthodox cathedral. Indulge your taste buds with Mici, the mouthwatering traditional sausages of Brasov, known for their tantalizing spiciness. As you savor each bite, experience the authentic flavors that have been passed down through generations. Step back in time at Viscri fortified church, an architectural gem crafted by the Transylvanian Saxon community. Marvel at its intricate details and feel a sense of awe as you witness history come alive before your eyes. Unleash your inner adventurer as you explore Bran Castle, a medieval fortress dating back to the 13th century. Let its mysterious aura transport you to another era filled with tales of knights and princesses. Dine like royalty within a restaurant nestled inside Sibiu's medieval old town citadel – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Allow yourself to be enchanted by its timeless beauty while relishing delectable local cuisine. Witness tradition unfold before you as a horse-drawn cart carries a family through Viscri's picturesque streets – yet another UNESCO World Heritage site. Feel connected to centuries-old customs that continue to thrive amidst modernity. As dusk settles over Sibiu's Piata Mare, marvel at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church standing tall against an enchanting backdrop. Let this moment encapsulate Transylvania's mystical allure that captivates visitors from all corners of the globe. Immerse yourself further into Romanian culture at ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization where Maramures' iconic houses stand proudly. Step into these preserved dwellings and gain insight into the lives of generations past.