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Restoring our heritage Bethlen Estates Transylvania
Restoring our heritage: interview with Levente Birtalan, construction foreman at Bethlen Estates.

Levente’s construction team has been breathing new life into Bethlen Estate’s old buildings for the past six years. With 30 years of experience in building and restoration, he and his team were an ideal fit for our ambitious project in […]

27. July 2021

5 magical Midsummer traditions in rural Romania

To many, Romania is a country marked by mysticism. Considering the old traditions and folk tales that are still alive in the everyday life, this might not come as a surprise. From creative traditional culture to fantastic creatures and witchcraft, […]

15. June 2021

Romanian sweets spezereien
Culinary experiences to try in Transylvania

Transylvania has a long history of ethnic diversity and as a result, it offers a range of culinary experiences that are well worth trying during your Transylvania trip.  From centuries-old comfort foods such as the Hungarian ‘chimney’ cake, a cinnamon-seasoned […]

5. September 2020

Bethlen Estates spirits
Alcoholic beverages to try on your Transylvania trip

In recent years reputable publications have drawn comparisons between Tuscany and Transylvania, and it is not difficult to see why. They are two European destinations known for pristine natural landscapes, charming small farming communities, and old-world rural architecture. But undoubtedly, […]

1. June 2020

Gladys Bethlen, Bethlen Estates
My personal Transylvania

With my purely Austrian background I married the Hungarian Count Miklós Bethlen, who spent his childhood in the Castle of Cris (Kreisch or Keresd). Although his properties were confiscated, he never lost his deeply emotional attachment to his beloved Transylvania. […]

6. September 2019

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