Urban Art Works in Arad
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Soroca Fortress
The city has its origin in the medieval Genovese trade post of Olchionia, or Alchona.It is known for its well-preserved stronghold, established by the Moldavian Prince Stephen the Great (Romanian: Stefan cel Mare) in 1499. The original wooden fort, which defended a ford over the Dniester (Romanian: Nistru), was an important link in the chain of fortifications which comprised four citadels on the Dniester, two forts on the Danube and three citadels on the north border of medieval Moldova. Between 1543 and 1546 under the rule of Petru Rares, the fortress was rebuilt...
Proper way to inaugurate a motorway tunn...
Glad to have done the work, even eight months late, builders of the last 16 km of the section Orastie-Sibiu motorway celebrated completion right in the Săcel tunnel , where installed tables and grills . The tunnel party was organized for all employees who worked on the highway, in appreciation of their work as work was completed. Via:...
Hotin Fortress
It is situated on a territory of the historical northern Moldova . Construction on the current Hotin fortress was started in 1325, while major improvements were made in the 1380s and in the 1460s. Under the rule of Stephen the Great of Moldavia the fortress was greatly expanded. Under his leadership, new 5–6 meter wide and 40 meters high walls were built. He also added three towers and raised the courtyard by 10 meters. The courtyard was divided into princes’ and soldiers’ halves. He also dug deep basements which served as barracks to...
Tiriac Classic Car Collection
Ion Tiriac officially opened Tiriac Collection, a gallery of around 80 cars of the 250 held, the oldest being a Hurtu produced in 1899 and the newest is a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss Edition produced in 2009 in a limited edition of 75 units. Among the most famous examples of his collection include a Rolls Royce Phantom which previously belonged to Elton John, a Mercedes-Benz 600 sedan from the 60s, an Aston Martin DB5, known for films James Bond, but also a 1977 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Also in the collection are found six Rolls Royce Phantom...
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