Time Zone |
Europe/Bucharest |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
Europe/Riga |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Deva is the capital of Hunedoara County in western Romania, located on the banks of the river Mureş, with a population of about 60,000 people. The city is famous for the hilltop Deva Castle, a 13th-century fortress perched on a volcanic cone that offers panoramic views and symbolizes the history of the region. The economy of Dva is based on industry and services, and it is also a transportation hub, connecting it to the Carpathian region.
Dva has a long history, first recorded in 1269, and was once a fortress of the Kingdom of Hungary. The city retains medieval buildings such as the castle and the Church of the Holy Cross. Culturally, Deva has museums, theaters, and is close to the ruins of the Dacian civilization, reflecting Romania's diverse heritage. The city is known for its mild continental climate with four distinct seasons, making it suitable for tourism.
Deva is a natural gateway for exploring the Carpathian Mountains, with the nearby Retezat National Park for hiking and eco-tourism. The city life is peaceful and has a good infrastructure, offering educational and medical resources. As an important regional center of Romania, Deva blends history and modernity, attracting visitors to experience its unique charm.
Sabile, a charming old town in the Courland region of western Latvia, is part of the Tukums municipality and is known as the "strawberry capital of Latvia". Located on the banks of the Vitula River, this town of about 2,000 people is famous for its medieval old town ruins and its high quality strawberries - the annual "Strawberry Festival" in July attracts tourists to taste fresh berries and take part in traditional folklore activities. The town's historic landmark, the Old Winery of Sabile, with its underground cellars dating back to the 17th century, still produces its specialty fruit wines. A stroll through Sabylai, with its cobblestone streets lined with preserved wooden farmhouses and century-old buildings, and surrounded by lush orchards and forests, is both idyllic and humanistic, making it an ideal place to get a taste of the Latvian countryside.