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Colourful hand-painted Easter eggs with intricate geometric patterns
Travel

Romania's Painted Easter Eggs: A Traveler's Guide to a Living Tradition

Discover the intricate art of Romanian Easter eggs, a centuries-old craft practised with wax and natural dyes, and learn where to see these miniature masterpieces for yourself.
Wooden staircase descending into the Cacica salt mine with salt walls and warm lighting
Travel

Cacica Salt Mine: A Guide to Romania's Hand-Carved Underground Chapel

Discover one of Romania's lesser-known salt mines, where a chapel, a lake and mining history await deep beneath the hills of Bucovina.
Colourful Romanian Easter eggs with intricate wax-resist patterns
Culture

Romanian Egg Painting: An Easter Tradition of Wax and Dye

In Romania, decorating Easter eggs is far more than a springtime craft. Using beeswax and natural dyes, artisans create intricate symbols that carry centuries of meaning.
A medieval monastery church with colourful frescoes on its outer wall, surrounded by green hills
Culture

The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina: A Gallery in the Open Air

In northern Moldavia, a handful of medieval churches wear their stories on the outside. Here is how to read the frescoes and make the most of a visit.
A monastery church with painted exterior walls surrounded by green hills in northern Romania
Travel

Painted Monasteries of Bucovina: A First-Timer's Guide to the Route

Northern Romania's painted monasteries are among the country's most striking sights. Here is how to approach a visit, what to look for and how to make the most of the region.