Our Story
ABOUT
MANSION SECUIESC COLȚEȘTI
Colțești (in Hungarian Torockószentgyörgy) is a village in the Rimetea commune in Alba County. It's an excellent area to disconnect from the daily routine, as the Rimetea-Colțești area abounds in outdoor activities suitable for both adults and children. Stay with us for a few days to recharge your batteries while enjoying the best we have to offer: tranquility, healthy food, and fresh air. Tackle the steep path and scree of the imposing Piatra Secuiului with appropriate equipment. The effort, which takes about 90 minutes, will be worthwhile once you reach the top. The views that will unfold before you at 1,128 meters will take your breath away and fill your phone's memory. From the village center, set out towards Trascăului Fortress. The gentle half-hour ascent will lead you into the midst of the fortress ruins built in the 13th century by the vice-voivode of Transylvania, a witness to the tumultuous history of the area. The terrain of Piatra Secuiului, dominated by rocks and canyons, is a favorite destination for thrill-seekers: paragliding, climbing, or caving.
RIMETEA ALBA IULIA
The Village of White Houses
Rimetea, 'the village of white houses,' is the only Romanian village awarded the Europa Nostra prize by the European Commission for the conservation of tangible cultural heritage. Visit the Ethnographic Museum for a journey back in time: with a collection of over 11,000 items, its rooms tell the story of the lives of generations of local inhabitants and their occupations—mining, metallurgy, and wood processing. The village's old water mill, dating back to the 18th century, is still occasionally used by locals.
THE TRASCĂU MOUNTAINS
THE SZEKLER'S ROCK IN THE TRASCĂU MOUNTAINS
The village of Colțești, also shaded by the imposing Piatra Secuiului, offers unforgettable views. An old proverb says that the traveler is in his element on the road, but even more so when making a hearty stop in a fairy-tale place, with food so delicious that you lick your fingers and people so hospitable that you don't want to leave. You might feel like lingering a bit longer to gain strength like the heroes of childhood fairy tales. And then, I notice that one of the heroes from the story has indeed found a resting place in Transylvania, in the Arieș Valley. As you approach, you can see from afar the serene resting limestone giant of Rimetea, with the sky on its brow. It sits quietly, facing the sky, guarding the surroundings. The Piatra Secuiului in the Trascău Mountains seems to be Sfarmă-Piatră from Ispirescu's stories. The entire surrounding landscape seems to be drawn from a fairy tale that makes your heart skip a beat with emotion, even if the years of childhood have long passed.
