Coffered ceilings in Covasna county

Descrierea și traseul programului: Târgu Secuiesc, Zăbala, Brateș, Zagon, Chiuruș, Covasna, Mestecănișul de la Reci Obiective turistice: Târgu Secuiesc (Muzeul Breslelor, centrul istoric); Zăbala (biserica fortificată, Muzeul Etnografic Ceangăiesc); Brateș (atelierul de țesut a lui Bartók Erzsébet); Zagon (colecțiile muzeului din Conacul Mikes-Szentkereszty, grădina și stejarii lui Mikes Kelemen, scriitor și politician maghiar din sec. al XVIII-lea); Chiuruș (locuri comemorative legate de Alexander Csoma de Kőrös, orientalist, călător, scriitor); Covasna (centrul stațiunii, Balta Dracului); Mestecănișul de la Reci Durata excursiei: 1 zi Dificultatea traseului: plimbare ușoară Echipament necesar: pelerină de ploaie, încălțăminte comodă

Descrierea programului: Programul include o vizită în județul Covasna, regiunea istorică Trei Scaune. Cele trei scaune secuiești se pot vizita separat sau într-o excursie de o zi întreagă. Centrul scaunului Sepsi și reședința județului de astăzi este Sfântu Gheorghe (Sepsiszentgyörgy), centrul scaunului Kézdi este Târgu Secuiesc (Kézdivásárhely), iar centrul scaunului Orbai este Covasna (Kovászna). Recomand vizitarea acestor orașe din județul Covasna turistului care dorește o călătorie în timp într-o lume învăluită în mister și legende. Lista atracțiilor este foarte lungă, așa că merită să vă consultați în prealabil cu ghidul cu privire la ora, durata, timpul vizitei, atracțiile turistice, pentru a organiza un program turistic de vizitare a acestor meleaguri, bogat în cultură și tradiții.  Trasee (rute) posibile în Covasna, stațiunea mofetelor și a celor  1000 de izvoare de apă minerală: Călătorie în trecut, Drumeția izvoarelor de apă minerală, Voinești, Chiuruș, Valea Zânelor, mofete, etc. Gradul de dificultate a traseelor, rutelor: sunt plimbări ușoare până la excursii de oraș de descoperire a valorilor culturale și istorice, de până la maxim 4 ore.   Distanța (variază):  între 0,5 km – 4 km. Durata programului: Programul poate fi adaptat la cerere, dar merită să petreci o zi întreagă în fiecare oraș.                    

Program description: we will discover the selected county`s surrounding cultural treasures with the help of a minibus: in the lower part of Covasna County – in Sfântu Gheorghe, Chilieni, Ilieni, Chichiș and Saciova we will admire our historic churches and their beautiful coffered ceilings. During the trip we will taste the mineral waters of the selected region, and if requested, we will get acquainted with the local gastronomy, as well as other curiosities. Location: Sfântu Gheorghe and its surroundings. Duration: half day program (approx. 3-4 hours). What to bring: to avoid complications, it is recommended to come in comfortable shoes suitable for long walks, and we also recommend bringing small change for the churches` coin-boxes that we will be visiting and which otherwise do not charge an entrance fee. Also, bring a bottle or glass for tasting the mineral waters. Minimum number of persons: 3 persons. Maximum number of persons: 15 persons. Lunch: upon request we can provide lunch in the villages or towns along the route, but this is possible only with prior arrangement. The price of this service also depends on the number of persons.

Program description: the program includes a visit to Covasna County, its historical centre, and to three Szekler seats. The places can be visited separately or during a full day trip. The centre of Sepsi seat is Sfântu Gheorghe, also centre of the county, the centre of Kézdi seat is Târgu Secuiesc, and the centre of Orbai seat is Covasna. We recommend these cities of Covasna County to visiting tourists as part of a meaningful and adaptable program. The list of attractions is very long and it is worth agreeing to in advance upon the time and duration of the visit with the tourist guide in order to organize a successful homeland and cultural program. Possible routes in Sfântu Gheorghe(the centre of the historical Covasna County): sacred buildings, Erzsébet Park and its surroundings, Guardians of the memories of our past, Kék körút (tour route of Háromszék E.K.E. -Transylvanian Carpathian Association of Covasna County), battlefields of Sfântu Gheorghe, Szent Mária - Szemerja (once an independent part of Sfântu Gheorghe city), etc. Difficulty level of tours and routes: easy; the homeland and cultural walks can take a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 4 hours. Distance (varies): between 0.5 km and 4 km. Duration: the program can be adapted together with the tourist guide upon request, but experience shows that it is worth spending an entire day in each city.

Program description: on our trip we will discover mansions and a castle, and get acquainted with the beginning of the 20th century`s world and atmosphere. We will explore these places and buildings, and look at the conditions the local aristocracy once lived. We will get acquainted with their many hundreds of years of history, and also get an insight into the old customs and traditions. The places we will visit enrich our county to this day. Location: Dalnic - Gaál Mansion, Bicfalău - the village of mansions, Mikes Castle in Zăbala. Duration: full day program (approx. 6-8 hours). What to bring: raincoat, comfortable shoes. Minimum number of persons: 4 persons Maximum number of persons: no restrictions. Lunch: available on request - several options are available, the price of which varies.

Starting point: Târgu Secuiesc. Program description and route: Târgu Secuiesc, Cernat, Dalnic, Moacșa. Attractions: Târgu Secuiesc (Guild History Museum, House of Collections from the 19th century, historic city centre), Dalnic, castle church, Gaál mansion; Cernat, Pál Haszmann Museum (open-air museum), Ika tower, Virág watermill, Kászoni Mihály blacksmith's workshop, castle church, mansions; Moacșa, Óriáspince-tető (Óriáspince hill), Gábor Áron obelisk, Besenyő Lake.  Duration: 1 day. Difficulty: easy walking (5 on a scale of 1-10). Required equipment: raincoat, hiking boots.

Starting point: Târgu Secuiesc.                                                              Route: Târgu Secuiesc, Brețcu, Oituz pass, millennium border (Poiana Sărată). Attractions: Târgu Secuiesc (Guild History Museum, House of Collections from the 19th century, historic city centre; Brețcu, Gábor Áron Memorial House, Sisi obelisk, Rákóczi Fortress; Oituz, military barracks, national flag holder memorials; Poiana Sărată, millennial border, central cemetery of heroes, World War I memorial). Duration: 1 day. Difficulty level: easy walking (3 on a scale of 10). Required equipment: raincoat, hiking boots.

Starting point: Târgu Secuiesc. Program description: we will visit Roman Catholic churches in Estelnic, Lemnia, Poian, Sânzieni, Ghelința. Additional programs: Perkő, Sânzieni, Poian, mineral water tasting, Estelnic, Franciscan convent, Valea Scurtă, equestrian programs. Duration: 1 day Difficulty level: easy walking Required equipment: raincoat

Program description: we will discover the selected county`s surrounding cultural treasures with the help of a minibus: in the upper and lower part of Covasna County - Zăbala, Cernat, Moacșa, Sfântu Gheorghe, Chilieni, Ilieni, Chichiș, Saciova we will be admiring our historic churches and their beautiful coffered ceilings. During the trip we will taste the mineral waters of the selected region, and if requested, we will get acquainted with the local gastronomy and other curiosities as well. Duration: full day program (approx. 6-8 hours). Difficulty level: easy. What to bring: to avoid complications, it is recommended to come in comfortable shoes suitable for long walks, and we also recommend bringing small change for the churches` coin-boxes we will be visiting, which otherwise do not charge an entrance fee. Also, bring a bottle or glass for tasting the mineral waters. Minimum number of persons: 3 persons. Maximum number of persons: 15 persons.. Lunch: upon request we can provide lunch in the villages or towns along the route, but this is possible only with prior arrangement. The price of this service also depends on the number of persons.