The "ASTRA" Museum in Sibiu

On the official page of the Association of European Open Air Museums you will find a list of the most important open air museums in Europe. Among them is the ASTRA" National museum of Traditional Folk Civilization.
When entering the museum the feeling of rustic, old and folklore overwhelms you. The ASTRA museum is a complex of houses and other annexes that reproduce the traditional ways and spirit of communities from different parts of Romania.
The main attractions are the houses that were brought here by specialist to be a living proof of how a family was organized and what were the tools and objects they used to have around their houses. Among other annexes there are watermills, winery houses and technologies that people used to use decades ago.
The museum is also a place where people go to relax and to enjoy a beautiful day walking around, eating at the restaurant inside the complex or making a boat trip on the lake.
During the year the museum is home of many folklore and cultural festivals including the National Festival of Traditions or the National Festival of Customs and Traditions.
This renown museum is the perfect place in Romania where you can discover the authentic Romanian spirit. Less