German legacy in Romania

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German legacy in Romania
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The Royal family

• The first king of Romania was Carol I, a member
  of the Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen family.
• Carol I not only changed the mentality of Romania
  and its inhabitants, but also won its
  independence and adopted a modern constitution in
  1966.

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Even without knowing the language and despite
being Catholic, Carol I remains until today one
of the most respected figures in Romanias
history.
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Ferdinand I

• Ferdinand I was Carol Is grandson and the second
  king of Romania. His name was erased from the
  Hohenzollern Family for entering World War I on
  the side of the Triple Entente and not the
  Central Powers, thus honoring the promise he made
  in front of the Parliament.

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German Beer in Romania

• The first German brewery in Romania opened in
  Azuga in the 19th century.
• Romanian breweries have used it as an example
  ever since.
• Even today, German beer enjoys great popularity
  among Romanians.

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German legacy in Transilvania

• However, the most spectacular German legacy in
  Romania is in Transilvania, where the Germans
  built several important towns during the middle
  ages, such as Brasov (Kronstadt),
  Sibiu(Hermanstadt) or Sighisoara(Schäßburg).

A panoramic view of Sighisoara and the citys
coat of arms.
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Ultimately, Germany left us two great kings, the
knowledge to make beer, and of course, with some
of our most beautiful cities.