Brasov a Birds Eye View

Following on from a previous post that highlighted some of the buildings of Brasov at ground level, this post takes a birds eye view of the area.

Brasov, Romania

Following on from yesterdays post on Bran Castle today’s set of photographs come all the way from the town of Brasov. Once again it is situated right in the heart of Translyvania just a few miles from Bran / Dracula’s Castle. These photographs were taken in June 2006.

Bran Castle aka Dracula’s Castle, Romania

Here’s a few photographs from Bran Castle located in the heart of Transylvania. The official website is can be accessed here.

Fagaras Mountain Range Romania

The following are just a few photos from a hiking trip right in the heart of Romania.

Stana de Vale – Izvorul Minunilor, Romania

The following are a few photographs from Stana de Vale showing a small waterfall. This was one of the trips I went on with a body of Academics during a conference in Oreada. At the end of the visit to Stana de Vale, the traditional thing to do is to have a small bonfire.

Bears Cave Pestera Ursilor Romania

Some photographs taken from within Bears Cave. The cave is about 1km in length and has an impressive range of stalagmite and stalactites.

Timișoara Photo Gallery

I attended a conference in Timișoara a number of years ago, located in the central western region of Romania. The following are some photographs of the city, enjoy.

Banana Split at the Gallery Sibiu Romania

When I was visiting Sibiu in Romania a number of years ago I popped into the Gallery restaurant (Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu). Who knows what I ordered for the main course, but I will never forget what I ordered for dessert. This would have to be the most impressive Banana Split I had ever had, both prior to visiting this restaurant and since. Beneath the swirl of cream was to be found three good scoops of Ice-cream flanked by a banana. Below are a few pictures you can feast your eyes on, enjoy.

Balea Lac, Romania

Balea Lake is situated at an altitude of 2034 meters in the Făgăraş Mountains right in the heart of Romania. It is located roughly half way between Sibiu and Fagaras. During the summer months it is accessible via the  Transfăgărăşan road that snakes upwards through the mountain range.  There are many spectacular views to be found taking this route, though if you are travelling in early summer do take care of the ice / snow. During the winter months one can get to the lake via cable car. If you are feeling adventerous you can always visit the Ice hotel. One can see a live webcam stream of the general area from here.

Some other useful links
http://balealac.ro
http://www.balea-lac.com