2. Cristian is a village in theCristian is a village in the
county of Brasov ,formed onlycounty of Brasov ,formed only
in the village of residence.in the village of residence.
Founded in the first half of XIIIFounded in the first half of XIII
century by German settlerscentury by German settlers
Is located in the centralIs located in the central
part of Romania, about 166 kmpart of Romania, about 166 km
from Bucharest. It isfrom Bucharest. It is
surrounded by the Southernsurrounded by the Southern
Carpathians, and is part of theCarpathians, and is part of the
Transylvania region.Transylvania region.
3. It is bordered to the North by city GhimbavIt is bordered to the North by city Ghimbav
, west of the village Vulcan, south of the, west of the village Vulcan, south of the
city Rasnov and Brasov to East , that itcity Rasnov and Brasov to East , that it
lies approximately 8 km.lies approximately 8 km.
4. VegetationVegetation
Place oak forestsPlace oak forests
was taken from beech and pinewas taken from beech and pine
forests , forming the forest area offorests , forming the forest area of
South East village.South East village.
Besides the stand , there areBesides the stand , there are
shrubs and small plantsshrubs and small plants ..
From oldest botanicalFrom oldest botanical
heritage can mention rose,mint,heritage can mention rose,mint,
which was brought as a healingwhich was brought as a healing
plant by the Romans. plant by the Romans.
Among the wildflowers :Among the wildflowers :
mandrake , lilac , lily of the valley mandrake , lilac , lily of the valley
Also :tulips ,europeanAlso :tulips ,european
flowers : chrysanthemums andflowers : chrysanthemums and
jasminejasmine
5. FaunaFauna
The forests were populated withThe forests were populated with
bears, deer ,bisons - generally largebears, deer ,bisons - generally large
animals - wild boar, many species of birds,animals - wild boar, many species of birds,
including grouse .including grouse .
6.
7. Cultural sightsCultural sights
Evangelical ChurchEvangelical Church
Evangelical Church in the village ofEvangelical Church in the village of
Cristian is impressive and is dedicated toCristian is impressive and is dedicated to
St. Nicholas.St. Nicholas.
The Black Church(12 km), which is one of theThe Black Church(12 km), which is one of the
most famous landmark in Brasov, rises from themost famous landmark in Brasov, rises from the
North West of the Council square in the centre ofNorth West of the Council square in the centre of
Brasov and dominates the whole square.Brasov and dominates the whole square.
8.
9. The First Romanian School is located onThe First Romanian School is located on
the grounds of the 16th century church ofthe grounds of the 16th century church of
St. Nicholas, its self located in the historicSt. Nicholas, its self located in the historic
district of Şchei, now part of the city ofdistrict of Şchei, now part of the city of
Braşov(12 km )Braşov(12 km )
10. Strada Sforii is one more interestingStrada Sforii is one more interesting
attraction of the city. For a long time theattraction of the city. For a long time the
street was considered the narrowest streetstreet was considered the narrowest street
in Europe.in Europe.
11. EventsEvents
The events in the village are full ofThe events in the village are full of
religion, history and traditionreligion, history and tradition ..
Cristianului ‘s days event - it bringsCristianului ‘s days event - it brings
together traditional Romanian andtogether traditional Romanian and
German culture.German culture.
12. FoodFood
The Christmas Holidays are usually celebrated with porkThe Christmas Holidays are usually celebrated with pork
dishes, as in the winter period, on December 20th,dishes, as in the winter period, on December 20th,
tradition says it is the holly time to butcher the pigstradition says it is the holly time to butcher the pigs
(Ignat). Even if people are not doing it anymore in the(Ignat). Even if people are not doing it anymore in the
cities, there is still the tradition to gather the families atcities, there is still the tradition to gather the families at
the countryside farms for this ritual, where the pigs arethe countryside farms for this ritual, where the pigs are
fed and taken care of the entire year, preparing for thisfed and taken care of the entire year, preparing for this
moment. There are some dishes which are usuallymoment. There are some dishes which are usually
prepared right after the sacrifice moment, such asprepared right after the sacrifice moment, such as
Pomana PorculuiPomana Porcului (Pork Fest) (Pork Fest) , when parts of the, when parts of the
fresh meat are fried in fat and served to guests andfresh meat are fried in fat and served to guests and
helpers. Another specific dish is the salted helpers. Another specific dish is the salted Pork rindPork rind
((SoriciSorici)), pork skin from softer parts, which can be eaten, pork skin from softer parts, which can be eaten
uncooked or boiled with garlic.uncooked or boiled with garlic.
13. Pork Greaves (Pork Greaves ( JumăriJumări))
Pork GreavesPork Greaves are usually are usually
served at Christmas lunch, butserved at Christmas lunch, but
they are also preserved andthey are also preserved and
served during entire winter.served during entire winter.
Those are extremely fattyThose are extremely fatty
pieces fried in pork fatpieces fried in pork fat
((unturauntura), usually served as), usually served as
aperitifs with lots of bread andaperitifs with lots of bread and
hot onion.hot onion.
Pig's Trotters (Pig's Trotters ( PiftiePiftie))
A jelly dish with pieces of meatA jelly dish with pieces of meat
and garlic, obtained by boilingand garlic, obtained by boiling
and then cooling porkand then cooling pork
parts,parts,PiftiaPiftia is a winter dish, is a winter dish,
served as a starter.served as a starter.
14. SarmaleSarmale is a dish made of is a dish made of
rolled minced meat (porkrolled minced meat (pork
usually) mixed with rice andusually) mixed with rice and
herbs and covered in cabbageherbs and covered in cabbage
leaves. It is usuallyleaves. It is usually
accompanied byaccompanied by
MamaligaMamaliga (or (or MamaligutaMamaliguta) -) -
polenta made of boiled cornpolenta made of boiled corn
flour, as well as by hot peppersflour, as well as by hot peppers
and sour cream. There areand sour cream. There are
also other specialties ofalso other specialties of
sarmale, in some Romaniansarmale, in some Romanian
regions, mostly preparedregions, mostly prepared
during warm seasons,during warm seasons,
replacing the cabbage withreplacing the cabbage with
vine leaves.vine leaves.
15. There are severalThere are several
guesthouses in theguesthouses in the
village of Cristianvillage of Cristian ::
BOEMIA HOSTELBOEMIA HOSTEL
GEORG PRISTERGEORG PRISTER
AMBIENTAMBIENT
FLOARE DE COLȚFLOARE DE COLȚ
OLD CARSOLD CARS
16. Rural TourismRural Tourism
Rural Tourism differs from agritourismRural Tourism differs from agritourism
in two ways. First, rural tourismin two ways. First, rural tourism
enterprises do not necessarily occur on aenterprises do not necessarily occur on a
farm or ranch, or at an agricultural plant,farm or ranch, or at an agricultural plant,
they do not generate supplemental incomethey do not generate supplemental income
for the agricultural enterprise.for the agricultural enterprise.
17. AgritourismAgritourism
Farm/ranch recreation refers to activitiesFarm/ranch recreation refers to activities
conducted on private agricultural lands, whichconducted on private agricultural lands, which
might include fee-hunting and fishing, overnightmight include fee-hunting and fishing, overnight
stays, educational activities, etc. This category ofstays, educational activities, etc. This category of
tourism is a subset of a larger industry known astourism is a subset of a larger industry known as
agritourism. Agritourism is "a commercial enterpriseagritourism. Agritourism is "a commercial enterprise
at a working farm, ranch, or agricultural plantat a working farm, ranch, or agricultural plant
conducted for the enjoyment of visitors thatconducted for the enjoyment of visitors that
generates supplemental income for the owner."generates supplemental income for the owner."
Agritourism and nature-tourism enterprisesAgritourism and nature-tourism enterprises
might include:might include:
Outdoor recreation (fishing, hunting, wildlife study,Outdoor recreation (fishing, hunting, wildlife study,
horseback riding).horseback riding).
Educational experiences (cannery tours, cookingEducational experiences (cannery tours, cooking
classes, or wine tasting).classes, or wine tasting).
Entertainment (harvest festivals or barn dances).Entertainment (harvest festivals or barn dances).
Hospitality services (farm stays, guided tours orHospitality services (farm stays, guided tours or
outfitter services).outfitter services).
On-farm direct sales (u-pick operations or roadsideOn-farm direct sales (u-pick operations or roadside
stands).stands).
18. ConclusionsConclusions
Cristian village can develop agritourismCristian village can develop agritourism
because of :because of :
tradition,tradition,
history,history,
traditional foodtraditional food
traditional housestraditional houses !!
