Țara Făgărașului (also ; or ''Fogarascherland'', , or ''terra Alutus'') is a historical region in central

Romania Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Central, Eastern Europe, Eastern and Southeast Europe. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to ...

, located in the southern part of

Transylvania Transylvania ( or ; ; or ; Transylvanian Saxon dialect, Transylvanian Saxon: ''Siweberjen'') is a List of historical regions of Central Europe, historical and cultural region in Central Europe, encompassing central Romania. To the east and ...

. It is named after the Făgăraș Mountains that dominate the landscape of the area. The region, which comprises parts of

Brașov Brașov (, , ; , also ''Brasau''; ; ; Transylvanian Saxon dialect, Transylvanian Saxon: ''Kruhnen'') is a city in Transylvania, Romania and the county seat (i.e. administrative centre) of Brașov County. According to the 2021 Romanian census, ...

and Sibiu counties, is bordered to the north by the Olt River and to the south by the Făgăraș Mountains, with its historical center in the Făgăraș Citadel.

History

In the

Middle Ages In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, similarly to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and ...

, the area was part of the

Kingdom of Hungary The Kingdom of Hungary was a monarchy in Central Europe that existed for nearly a millennium, from 1000 to 1946 and was a key part of the Habsburg monarchy from 1526-1918. The Principality of Hungary emerged as a Christian kingdom upon the Coro ...

. In the 14th century, the area was given to the Basarab family, who founded the Principality of Wallachia. The area became part of the Principality of Transylvania in the 16th century, which was ruled by the Habsburgs since the 18th century. During the Habsburg era, the area became a district of

and was governed by royal officials appointed by the emperor. The region played an important role in the economy of the Habsburg Empire as it was strategically located on the trade route between Wallachia and

Hungary Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning much of the Pannonian Basin, Carpathian Basin, it is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east and southeast, Serbia to the south, Croatia and ...

. In the 19th century, the process of modernization and industrialization that took place in Transylvania brought about great changes to the region. The area became a center of textile production and many mills and mills were established in the area. The area was also known for its rich agriculture, including fruit and vegetable production, animal husbandry, and forestry. Today Țara Făgărașului is a popular tourist destination known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. The Făgăraș Mountains are a popular destination for hikers and climbers, and the region is home to numerous historical attractions, including medieval castles and fortified churches. The area is also known for traditional crafts such as pottery, wood carving, and weaving, as well as it culinary customs.

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*{{cite web, url=https://tarafagarasului.com/, title=Țara Făgărașului, website=tarafagarasului.com, access-date=August 10, 2023 Historical regions of Transylvania Medieval history of Hungary Medieval Wallachia

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