Vinga is a commune in Arad county, documented around the 1300s and located just 32 km from Timişoara (see map). The main attraction of this place is the Roman-Catholic Church, built by the Bulgarian community of Vinga in just two years. It is practically impossible to pass through Vinga without noticing it (especially if you are traveling towards […]

40 km away from Timişoara, on the way towards Lipova, hidden among the hills is the only round village in Romania: Charlottenburg. Due to its unique form, the entire village was declared a historical monument by the Minister of Cults and Culture. Still, when you get to Charlottenburg you need a few minutes to figure out […]

Only 19 km away from Timişoara (see map), between the Timiş and Bega rivers, lies a green oasis: the Bazoş Dendrological Park. There are over 800 different species of trees and shrubs planted here, gathered from every corner of the world, this being the reason for which it was declared a monument of nature in […]

Peter Trimper is a 76 years old man and he is the last Swabian from the only round village in Romania, Charlottenburg (described here in detail). Even though he could follow the path of his brothers and leave the Banat region before or just after 1989, he chose to remain here with his parents. Today, Peter is alone, […]

50 km away from Timişoara (see map), hides the Kárácsonyi Castle of Banloc. Time has stolen its glow, the restoration attempts have destroyed it even further and people have vandalized it so many times that no one can keep track anymore. Not even nature has forgiven it, being hit by a powerful earthquake in 1991. […]

Many of us have memories with the Poieni village due to the summer camps which were organized here. Located in the heart of the Poiana Ruscă Mountains, this place is perfect for hiking and travel guidelines. More so, here you can take refuge from the city fuss. Once you have arrived to Poieni, you can […]