The geographical overview.... The fountain in Timisoara, with the Opera House in the background The Metropolitan Cathedral of Timisoara (with Marius, Bill, Sam & Kaja) The Metropolitan Cathedral of Timisoara Timisoara, Hotel Check-Inn Timisoara, the Student Promenade Timisoara: Driving uphill :-) Timisoara, City of Roses: The Rose Garden along the Bega Canal Timisoara, City of Roses: The Rose Garden along the Bega Canal Timisoara, City of Roses: The Rose Garden along the Bega Canal A Gypsie palace on the road to Deva Example of architecture in Hunedora During lunch: A wedding celebration passing by The Hundedora Castle [photographed in 2012] An overview of the Hunedora Castle Hunedora Castle courtyard: A happy couple and their best men, accompanied by a camera ateam Hunedora Castle courtyard: There comes the bride... Heraldic banners in Hunedora Castle Chapel in Hunedora Castle Hunedora Castle, window detail [photographed in 2012] Gargoyles at the backside of Hunedora Castle Decorative ceiling detail, Hunedora Castle Decorative chimney detail, Hunedora Castle Looking up through the chimney, from the fireplace to the roof, Hunedora Castle Medieval musician, Hunedora Castle The Deva Bastion on a mountain top An overview of the Citadel of Alba Iulia Sewer cover in Alba Iulia The Citadel of Alba Iulia with the Orthodox Cathedral The Citadel of Alba Iulia with the Orthodox Cathedral Statue of Queen Marie in front of the Orthodox Cathedral, Alba Iula [photographed in 2012] Alba Iulia, the Orthodox Cathedral (Nation's Unity Cathedral, where King Ferdinand I and Queen Mary of Romania were coronated on 15 October 1922) Walking & photographing on the Citadel grounds The monumental bronze bell on Carolina Square The North Gate of the Citadel of Alba Iulia Staue of Pallas Athena on the North Gate Alba Iulia, the Protestant Cathedral Statue of Michael the Brave - the true role model for Count Dracula. Sculpture by Romanian artist Oscar Han, 1968. Devilish decorative detail on the Protestant Church Bronze population of the Alba Iulia Citadel Bronze population of the Alba Iulia Citadel Mobile café in Alba Iulia Children's play Citadel of Alba Iulia, decorative detail The North Wall of the Citadel of Alba Iulia Citadel of Alba Iulia, North Wall: Gothic detail Three styles of architecture in Alba Iulia: Classical - 19th century - Communist Alba Iulia: Post War architecture Inspired by the Soyuz rocket? Rent-A-Bike in Alba Iulia Roses in Alba Iulia Roses in Alba Iulia Roses in Alba Iulia Roses in Alba Iulia Piata Mare, Sibiu Historical Town Hall in Sibiu Pedestrian zone, Sibiu Roof detail in Sibiu, pedestrian zone Turnul Sfatului, Sibiu The so-called Eyes of Sibiu - typical roof windows in Sibiu Piata Mica, Sibiu Piata Mica, Sibiu Bridge of Lies, Sibiu Evening light, Sibiu, view from Piata Mica Evening light, Sibiu, view from Piata Mica Evening light, Sibiu, view from Piata Huet Blue hour, Sibiu, Piata Mica Blue hour, Sibiu, Piata Mare Gothic detail in Sibiu, behind the Protestant Chathedral View to the Lower Town, Sibiu Street view with typical roof windows, Sibiu, Lower Town Sibiu: Turnul Dulgherilor, a medieval defense tower Sibiu: Thalia -- Philharmonic Orchester House Pensunea Buon Gusto in Sibiu, Strada Constantin Noica, corner Strada Revolutie Pensunea Buon Gusto in Sibiu A villa in Sibiu, Strada Constantin Noica Sibiu: Look into a garden Another villa in Sibiu, Strada Constantin Noica, corner Strada Independentei Sibiu: Look into a garden Sibiu: Look into a garden Village of Rasinari, on the route from Sibiu to Paltinis On the road to Paltinis: Donkeys shepherding a flock of sheep On the road to Paltinis: Donkeys shepherding a flock of sheep On the road to Paltinis: Donkeys shepherding a flock of sheep Paltinis, Pensiunea Grandor -- My basis for hiking through the Cindrel Mountains Hiking through the Cindrel Mountains; Sheep on the road Hiking through the Cindrel Mountains: Rock formation Hiking through the Cindrel Mountains: Shepherd portrait study Hiking through the Cindrel Mountains: Donkeys in the Fog Hiking through the Cindrel Mountains: Alpenrose [Rhododendron hirsutum] -- rare, protected mountain flora Hiking through the Cindrel Mountains, towards the West Hiking through the Cindrel Mountains, towards the West Hiking through the Cindrel Mountains: My guide Stefan Cindrel Mountains: Between Saua Canaia and Refugiul Canaia Hiking through the Cindrel Mountains: Iezerul Mare -- The Devil's Cauldron, location of the mythical Scholomance City of Sebes [photographed in 2012] Reussmarkt and its fortified Saxon Church On the route from Paltinis to Deva: Reussmarkt and its fortified Saxon Church Reussmarkt and its fortified Saxon Church: The food storage chambers inside the wall Plan of the fortified Saxon Church Lugoj, Orthodox Cathedral Lugoj, Orthodox Cathedral, detail Lugoj, Cinema Bela Lugosi, Strada Alexendru Mocioni Lugoj, Cinema Bela Lugosi, Strada Alexendru Mocioni Lugoj, fountain in the River Timis, with Splaiul Corneliu Coposu in the background Lugoj, bridge over the River Timis, Strada Nicolae Balcescu Lugoj, bridge over the River Timis, Strada Nicolae Balcescu Lugoj, Hotel Timis Lugoj, Hotel Timis, Corinthian pillar detail Lugoj, roof detail, Strada Cernei Lugoj, facade detail, Strada Alexendru Mocioni Lugoj, facade detail, Splaiul Corneliu Coposu DSC_0748Lugoj, facade detail, Piata Iosif Constantin Dragan Lugoj, facade detail, Strada Alexendru Mocioni Lugoj, art déco iron balcony, Strada Alexendru Mocioni Lugoj,decorative iron balcony, Strada Unirii Lugoj,decorative iron balcony, Piata Iosif Constantin Dragan Village road north-west of Lugoj, house with flowers Between Lugoj and Timisoara: Sunflowers Between Lugoj and Timisoara: Sunflowers Between Lugoj and Timisoara: A fluffy kind of weed