Welcome to Unseen Romania!
You are here because you want to read articles about the places you can visit while you're traveling to and through Romania. Enjoy your stay and have a look through our articles about the Romanian culture, history and tourist attractions.
We hope you're going to find our site useful and you'll consider to travel Romania.
- Articles
- Dragomirna Monastery – Fortified SpiritualityThe Wooden Churches from Maramures – Orthodox GothicThe Trovants – Living StonesMarasesti Mausoleum – Honoring The SacrificeAgapia Monastery – Nature, Spirituality, ArtMysteries And Symbols In Romanian SculpturesSarmizegetusa Regia – The Heart of the Dacian KingdomTwo Sisters from Cluj-NapocaCraiova’s Art Museum – a Jewel Containing Other JewelsDecebalus Head at Mraconia – The Romanian Mount RushmoreCartisoara – The Memorial House of Badea CartanStavropoleos Monastery – Treasure Trove of Byzantine CultureBucharest Aviation Museum – Wings of HistoryRomanian Pyramids of Sona: Decebalus’ Tomb?Polovragi Cave Takes You Back in TimeThe Clock Museum from Ploiesti, RomaniaThe Cave From Romanesti – The Cave That RocksSighisoara Medieval FestivalCetatea Neamt – The Strongest Moldavian FortressThe Carpathians – A Cathartic ExperienceBanffy Bontida Medieval Castle – the Versailles of TransylvaniaUnseen Monasteries from Oltenia“George Enescu” Memorial HouseSapanta – The Merry CemeteryAdamclisi – Talking HistoryThe “B.P.Hasdeu“ Memorial MuseumThe Momarlani – A Special PeopleThe Berca Mud VolcanoesRasnov FortressLake Sfanta AnaFagaras FortressThe Palace of the Parliament in BucharestRomanian MotorcyclingTaking the Tour of BucharestThe Danube Delta – a wild land
Afterwards, locations can be added by right clicking on the map.
Bucharest Aviation Museum – Wings of History
Fancy airship models? You can have a look at the Vlaicu No. II miniature aircraft, as well as Vlaicu No. III, Farman 40, Nieuport 11 BB, IAR 27, IAR 95 and IAR 99. As far as unique gear is concerned you can admire the IS-3d glider, IAR 813 airplane, IAR 822 plane and helicopters: Alouette II and IAR 3168. Romanian made aviation bombs are also on display, plus you can visit the prototype of the flight machine created by Justin Capra.
If photos are your thing, don't forget to visit the section that hosts Smaranda Braescu's 200 original photos, plus the showcasing of Henri August (aircraft maker), that includes original photos from 1909 – 1910, the section dedicated to Petre Ivanovici ("Red Devil" squadron pilot), including original photos and flight notes from 1926-1931.
There's also a section dedicated to Alexandru Marcu, one of the first Romanian pilots to fly a supersonic airplane, the MIG-21. All in all, visiting the entire museum could take up to four hours of your life, but the experience is unique, especially if you're into aircrafts and other such devices.
The Aviation Museum was founded on March 2nd 1990, through a decision of the Romanian Government, although the idea of such a place dated back from the days of great historian and politician Nicolae Iorga. Following the First World War, the National League of Aeronautics started gathering all the war gear captured by the Romanian army during the military hostilities in a single location.
After 1970, due to the initiative of General Aurel Niculescu and Gheorghe Zarnescu, the museum started taking shape, but it was branched in Medias and Boboc. After 1989, the creation of the Museum was sped up and it was founded officially on March 2nd 1990, but at first it functioned in a tent that was part of the Military Base 90 Aerial Transport.
Romanian aeronautic traditions and history are constantly being made popular through permanent showcasing in the country and internationally (France, US), the launch of books and other publications, aiding students complete their university and doctor’s degree works, as part of the graduation process of the Faculty of History.
The Museum also works closely with all local mass media, either civil or military, in order to make its events and gear popular and let the public know about this unique place. The Bucharest Aviation Museum is open from Tuesday to Friday between 09.00 and 16:00, while on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.
Author: Alex Stanescu
Pages: Page 1 Page 2
Spread the word about Romania! Share this article and let others know about the experiences Romania has to offer.
Write a comment
Required fields are marked with *.