Our discussion about the most beautiful villages in Romania couldn’t possibly end that fast, so we have decided to stretch the discussion to other rural areas in Romania that display this rare beauty.
You may have heard about the love that Prince Charles of England seems to show to Romania – which is made evident in documentaries like Wild Carpathia and in interviews, but also in his countless visits to our country. Part of the anthropological interest shown to the Romanian village also lies in the fact that the Prince owns several traditional houses – modest, yet fascinating – in Viscri, a village counting no more than 1000 souls located in Transylvania.
Maybe Viscri doesn’t sound as prominent as Brasov, though it is located in the same county. But it is recorded in the UNESCO world heritage and contains the oldest Saxon churches. Also, Viscri is the preserver of wonderful traditions, such as socks weaving. (Did you know that an average of 10.000 weaved clothes are produced by the village’s women per year?) In the same Viscri, it is worth tasting the chicken noodles soup and the notorious Rhubarb confiture.
On the valley of Bistrita River, halfway between Maramures and Moldova, it is worth visiting Ciocanesti, a village coming alive as if straight from the fairytale books grandparents use to read to their grandchildren. Ciocanesti was founded by Stephen the Great, who threw an arrow made by people here; or so legend has it, at least.
Ciocanesti is spectacular because of its painted houses. The tradition of these minutely dyed houses with traditional motifs began around 1950. Now, the architecture of the village proudly defies the modern obsession with metals and glazing windows.
All these wonderful places in the countryside deserve being visited in the comfort of a car. You can go online and book with Car rental Romania to enjoy a safe and comfortable journey behind the wheel of the car you have always wished to drive.