Satu Mare, in northwestern Romania, was settled over 1,000 years ago by the Hungarians, who are still a sizable ethnic minority. Believe it or not, the Hungarians, Austrians, Ottomans, and finally Romanians all made their mark on this beautiful and storied city. Satu Mare was once known as one of the largest Jewish communities in Romania, and was the birthplace of the Satmar Hasidic dynasty. The buildings of Satu Mare range in architectural style from Hungarian Secessionist to Brutalist. As a matter of fact, Satu Mare has a very rich history going back to the Middle Ages and it is just 20 minutes drive from the border with Hungary which is why Satu Mare also has a Hungarian name Szatmárnémeti.
Full of diversity, entrenched in history and blessed with spectacular landscapes, Eastern Europe offers something for everyone. From Croatia`s crystal-blue Adriatic seacoast to the haunted castles of Transylvania in Romania, medieval monasteries, and old-world towns, along with Roman ruins and sophisticated metropolitan area - This region has everything that you need for a fascinating vacation!
The Bulgarian Black Sea coast (called Chernomorie in Bulgarian) is one of the trendiest resort destinations in southeastern Europe. Once the playground of Communist Party loyalists and their families, today these resort towns rival the French and Italian rivieras. Many are `ancient cities,` having been settled as far back as five millennia. So, if you`re looking for an off-the-beaten-path beach vacation that doesn`t skimp on quality, consider the beautiful Black Sea coast.
The beautiful Balkan States contain 11 breathtaking countries comprising such as Albania, Croatia, Montenegro, and Romania just to name a few. The stunning region lies on the southeastern edge of the European continent sandwiched between four major Seas, The Black Sea, The Mediterranean, The Adriatic, and The Aegean.