Transylvania
Transylvania is a historical region in Central Europe. In the past, it was administered by Hungary, as an independent principality, belonging to the Ottoman Empire, and a province of Austria-Hungary. It has been part of Romania since the end of World War I in 1918.
The borders was made up by the Siret River from east, river Tisza from west of north and south by the Carpathian Mountains.
Transylvania's main city, Cluj-Napoca, is seen as the region's informal capital. But Transylvania was also ruled from Alba Iulia during its dependence from the Ottoman Empire, and the seat of the Transylvanian Diet was moved to Sibiu for some time in the 19th century.
In popular culture, Transylvania is mainly known as the seat (and origin) of Count Dracula. This fictional vampire story by Bram Stoker is based on a local nobleman Vlad III the Impaler, known for his cruelty. Bram Stoker never visited Transilvania and used vampire stories originated in Scotland to write his novel. It also was the home of Elizabeth Báthory.
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Transylvania Media
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Map of Dacia under Burebista
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Kingdom of Hungary in 1190, during the rule of Béla III
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Administrative map of the Principality of Transylvania in 1606–1660
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Romania's territorial losses in 1940, showing Northern Transylvania being ceded to Hungary. The region was returned to Romania after World War II.
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Territorial evolution of Romania in the 20th century, excluding changes during World War II
Turda Gorges seen from the west end, in Cluj county
Geogel, Romanian Orthodox wooden church
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Geographical map of Romania
Ethno-linguistic map of Austria-Hungary, 1910
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Drone footage of the Fortress of Deva (Hungarian: Déva vára, German: Diemricher Burg)
