Transylvania: Eternal Terrain

Ancient ways of living and eating thrive in the Transylvanian countryside.

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Agnes Elek gathers a rooster for her soup pot in Miklosvar — Agnes Elek gathers a rooster for her soup pot in Miklosvar.

A kitchen at Count Kalnoky's estate in the village of Miklosvar — A kitchen at Count Kalnoky's estate in the village of Miklosvar.

Gyuri Barabas, the local blacksmith in front of his workshop with his apprentice, in the village of Miklosvar — Gyuri Barabas, the local blacksmith in front of his workshop with his apprentice, in the village of Miklosvar.

Haystacks in the field outside Miklosvar — Haystacks in the field outside Miklosvar.

Tourists on a street in Sighişoara — Tourists on a street in Sighişoara.

Barbu Petru and Tulbure Nicolae gather hay in Crit — Barbu Petru (left) and Tulbure Nicolae (right) gather hay in Crit.

Roma outside the village of Biertan — Roma outside the village of Biertan.

Shepherds return from milking their herd, outside of Viscri — Shepherds return from milking their herd, outside of Viscri.

A farmer sharpening his scythe in a field outside of Miklosvar — A farmer sharpening his scythe in a field outside of Miklosvar.

Agnes Elek in the kitchen at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar — Agnes Elek in the kitchen at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar.

Katalin Simon harvesting carrots at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar — Katalin Simon harvesting carrots at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar.

Cows heading home at dusk, on the main street in Miklosvar — Cows heading home at dusk, on the main street in Miklosvar.

Guests assemble for dinner in the cellar dining room — Guests assemble for dinner in the cellar dining room at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar.

The village of Biertan — The village of Biertan.

Flowers outside a house in Biertan — Flowers outside a house in Biertan.

Fruit jams made by Gerda Gerghiceau — Fruit jams made by Gerda Gerghiceau.

Transylvania: Eternal Terrain

Ancient ways of living and eating thrive in the Transylvanian countryside.

Featured in Eternal Terrain »

Agnes Elek gathers a rooster for her soup pot in Miklosvar — Agnes Elek gathers a rooster for her soup pot in Miklosvar.

A kitchen at Count Kalnoky's estate in the village of Miklosvar — A kitchen at Count Kalnoky's estate in the village of Miklosvar.

Gyuri Barabas, the local blacksmith in front of his workshop with his apprentice, in the village of Miklosvar — Gyuri Barabas, the local blacksmith in front of his workshop with his apprentice, in the village of Miklosvar.

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Haystacks in the field outside Miklosvar — Haystacks in the field outside Miklosvar.

Tourists on a street in Sighişoara — Tourists on a street in Sighişoara.

Barbu Petru and Tulbure Nicolae gather hay in Crit — Barbu Petru (left) and Tulbure Nicolae (right) gather hay in Crit.

Roma outside the village of Biertan — Roma outside the village of Biertan.

Shepherds return from milking their herd, outside of Viscri — Shepherds return from milking their herd, outside of Viscri.

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A farmer sharpening his scythe in a field outside of Miklosvar — A farmer sharpening his scythe in a field outside of Miklosvar.

Agnes Elek in the kitchen at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar — Agnes Elek in the kitchen at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar.

Katalin Simon harvesting carrots at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar — Katalin Simon harvesting carrots at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar.

Cows heading home at dusk, on the main street in Miklosvar — Cows heading home at dusk, on the main street in Miklosvar.

Guests assemble for dinner in the cellar dining room — Guests assemble for dinner in the cellar dining room at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar.

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The village of Biertan — The village of Biertan.

Flowers outside a house in Biertan — Flowers outside a house in Biertan.

Fruit jams made by Gerda Gerghiceau — Fruit jams made by Gerda Gerghiceau.

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