Transylvanian coins from the collection ...
For a period of about 150 years, the Principality of Transylvania was recognized as an independent state in the Middle Ages. During this period, the princes of Transylvania were released a considerable amount of gold and silver coins , among the most spectacular of their time . These coins have become rare since the period 18-19 centuries . One of the most important collections belonged to Constantin Orghidan which was donated to the Romanian Academy in 1944 . Gallery shows some of the most important and spectacular parts of the collection. Via: ...
Ceausescu’s bear in North Korea
A carpathian bear trophy is at the International Friendship Museum in North Korea . A Romanian brown bear trophy is presented at the International Friendship Museum in North Korea.The trophy was offered by Nicolae Ceausescu to Kim Il Sung , the president of the country . The legend says that Ceausescu himself hunted the bear to offer to give it to the president of North Korea. In the movie you can see another gifts received during the time by the leaders of North Korea. Via:...
Museum of locomotives Resita
The museum was established by Mircea Popa , the Director of Works in 1972, to commemorate a century of production of steam locomotives in Resita, and includes 16 exhibits from different periods of construction Via:...
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