Program_Conference_ETAEC_2015_University_of_Pitesti

Economics Faculty
University of Pitesti
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1st International Conference on Emerging
Trends and Approaches: Creative Thinking and
Innovation in Knowledge based Economy
EtaEc2015 Conference Schedule
Welcome to the 1st Edition Of International Conference on
Emerging Trends and Approaches!
Welcome to University of Pitesti!
The 1st ETAEc Conference is organized by The Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti,
Romania in collaboration with The European Business School, Paris, France, The Eastern
Macedonia and Thrace Institute, Kavala, Greece and The University of
Entrepreneurship and Technology Polkowice, Poland.
University of Pitesti, Romania
17-18 October, 2015
Economics Faculty
University of Pitesti
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International Conference on Emerging Trends and Approaches
University of Pitesti, Romania
17-18 October, 2015
Scientific committee
PRESIDENT OF ETAEc 2015: Dr. Daniela PIRVU, Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania.
Members: Dr. Gheorghe SĂVOIU, Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Mihaela
DIACONU, Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Milena ZAHARIA, Bucharest
University of Economic Studies, Dr. Răzvan ZAHARIA, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Dr.
Dan Laurentiu ANGHEL, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Dr. Olga BĂNICĂ, Economics
Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Amalia DUȚU, Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti,
Romania, Dr. Marian Țaicu, Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Cristina MICU,
Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Bogdan GEORGESCU, Educational Sciences
Faculty, University of Pitesti, Dr. Cristina Bâldan, Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Dr. Robert
IVES, University of Nevada, Reno, USA, Dr. Bertrand PAUGET, European Business School of Paris,
France, Dr. Xavier PARISOT, CNAM University, France, Dr. Ahmed DAMMAK, European Business
School of Paris, France, Dr. Mathilde GAUTIER, Pantheon-Sorbonne University, France, Dr. Jeanne
LEROY, European Business School of Paris, France, Dr. Martine PEYRARD-MOULARD, European
Business School of Paris, France, Dr. Anastasios KARASAVVOGLOU, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
Institute, Greece, Dr. Giannoula FLOROU, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute, Greece, Dr.
Michael NIKOLAIDIS, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute, Greece, Dr. Athanasios MANDILAS,
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute, Greece, Dr. Anagnostis KIPOUROS, Eastern Macedonia and
Thrace Institute, Greece, Dr., Kalliopi KALAMPOUKA, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute,
Greece, Dr. Stavros VALSAMIDIS, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute, Greece, Dr. Pavlos
DELIAS, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute, Greece, Dr. Zdzislaw POLKOWSKI, University of
Entrepreneurship and Technology Polkowice, Poland, Dr. Lavinia STAN, Department of
Political Science, St. Francis Xavier University, Canada, Dr. Reddy CHINNAM, Faculty of
Management (Master Business Administration) Marwadi Education Foundation’s Group of
Institutions, India, Dr. Julian VASILIEV, University of Economics, Varna, Bulgaria, Dr. Malgorzta
NYCZ, Wroclaw University of Economics, Poland
“Creative Thinking and Innovation in Knowledge based Economy”
Economics Faculty
University of Pitesti
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International Conference on Emerging Trends and Approaches
University of Pitesti, Romania
17-18 October, 2015
Organizing committee
Dr. Carmen SECARĂ, Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Mădălina
Brutu, Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Grădinaru Doruleţ, Economics
Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Grădinaru Puiu, Economics Faculty, University of
Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Tiberiu Avrămescu, Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania,
Dr. Barbulescu Marilena, Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Flaviu
Meghişan , Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Alina Hagiu, Economics
Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Dumitru Mihaela , Economics Faculty, University
of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Taicu Marian, Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr.
Burtescu Claudia, Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti, Romania, Dr. Bertrand PAUGET,
European Business School of Paris, France, Dr. Ahmed DAMMAK, European Business School of
Paris, France, Dr. Wlodzimierz Olszewski, University of Entrepreneurship and Technology
Polkowice, Poland
“Creative Thinking and Innovation in Knowledge based Economy”
Economics Faculty
University of Pitesti
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International Conference on Emerging Trends and Approaches
University of Pitesti, Romania
17-18 October, 2015
SCHEDULE FOR EVENTS
FRIDAY, October 16, 2015
Arrival and Independent Meetings in Pitesti, Romania
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SATURDAY, October 17, 2015
9H00 – 10H00 Registration
Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti
B-dul Republicii nr. 71, cod postal 110014, Piteşti, judetul
Argeş
Welcome to the 1st Edition Of International Conference on
Emerging Trends and Approaches!
Welcome to University of Pitesti!
SATURDAY, October 17, 2015
10H00 – 12H20 Plenary session
ROOM: Amphitheater CC1
Introduction & Welcoming to the EtaEc2015 Conference
Invited Key note speakers presentations
Bertrand PAUGET
European Business School, Paris, FRANCE
Non-technological Innovation
(aka organizational innovation)
Milena ZAHARIA
University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, ROMANIA
Business Ethics in Transition Economies: A Comparative Approach
Zdzislaw POLKOWSKI
The Lower Silesian University of Entrepreneurship and Technology, Polkowice, POLAND
Malgorzata NYCZ,
Wroclaw University of Economics, POLAND
Emerging Trends and Approaches in Technology and Economy
and Their Impact on SMEs
Dan ANGHEL,
Faculty of Mechanics and Technology, University of Pitesti
The Development of New Products in the Context of International
Migration
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12H20 – 13H00
**COFFEE BRAKE**
**A LITTLE BIT OF ROMANIAN CULTURE**
Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti
ROOM: CC1
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SATURDAY, October 17, 2015
13H00 - 18H30: Presentations in panels
Panel 1: Behaviours and networks in Knowledge based Economy
13H00-15H30
Room: C5 – Decanatul Facultaţii de Ştiinţe Economice, University of Pitesti
Session Chairs: Dr. Bertrand PAUGET and Dr. Amalia DUȚU
1. ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATIVENESS: MOTIVATION IN EMPLOYEE’S INNOVATIVE
WORK BEHAVIOURS, Thu Ngan, PHAM, University of Eastern, Finland
2. HEADING TOWARDS NEW MORALS IN THE SECTOR OF HEALTH IN FRANCE?,
Bertrand PAUGET and Ahmed DAMMAK, European Business School, Paris, France
3. THE CONCEPT OF THE VALUE OF HUMAN LIFE, AS A TOOL FOR PUBLIC DECISION,
Martine PEYRARD - MOULARD, European Business School, Paris, France
4. EXPERIENCES REGARDING SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL PARKS ACROSS THE
WORLD. THE CASE OF ROMANIA, Ramona Florina POPESCU and Nadia BELU,
University of Pitesti, Romania
5. THE FUTURE OF THE FRENCH HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: TOWARDS A BEVERIDGE
APPROACH?, Bertrand PAUGET and Martine PEYRARD-MOULARD, European Business
School, Paris, France
6. THE TRADITIONAL ATTACHMENT TO THE PROFESSION AMONG HEALTH
MANAGERS IN FRANCE, SEBBAH-MIR Lamia, France
7. KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY VERSUS CREATIVE ECONOMY–PHENOMENOLOGICAL
ANALYSIS, Bronisław BOMBAŁA, Lodz University, Poland
8. THE UNIQUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION, Arkadiusz
Z. KOTLINSKI , The Lower Silesian University of Entrepreneurship and Technology,
Polkowice, Poland
9. REALITIES AND PROSPECTS FOR COLLABORATIVE LOGISTICS PROJECTS IN
MODERN TRADE, Lucian BELAȘCU, University Lucian Blaga of Sibiu, Romania
Panel 2: Information Technology in Knowledge based Economy
13H00-15H00
Room: C101 – Decanatul Facultaţii de Ştiinţe Economice, University of Pitesti
Session Chairs: Dr. Zdzislaw Polkowski and Banica Logica
1. Teenage Blogs In Fashion Business, Marian NIEDZWIEDZINSKI , Anna SNIEGULA ,
Zdzislaw POLKOWSKI , University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland, The Lower Silesian University
of Entrepreneurship and Technology, Polkowice, Poland
2. ANALYZING SOCIAL NETWORKS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF MARKETING
DECISIONS, Logica BANICA, Victoria-Mihaela BRÎNZEA and Magdalena RADULESCU,
University of Pitesti, Romania
3. BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP IN E-LOGISTICS, Julian VASILEV, Varna University of
Economics, Bulgaria
4. ELECTRONIC LEGAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN POLAND - LEGAL ASPECTS,
Dariusz ZAJAC , The Lower Silesian University of Entrepreneurship and Technology,
Polkowice, Poland
5. A CLOUD BASED METASYSTEM MODEL FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM
SCALEENTERPRISES (A SURVEY ON THE SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES OF ISFAHAN), Ali
RAJABZADEH GHATARI, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran,
Safora
AGHADAVOOD JOLFAIE, Information Technology Management Islamic Azad University,
Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
6. GAMIFICATION PROCESS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Miglena STOYANOVA, Varna
University of Economics, Bulgaria
7. ALGORITHM OF NETWORK ATTACKS DETECTION USING NEURAL NETWORK,
Nevyan NEYKOV , Varna University of Economics, Bulgaria
Panel 3: Sustainable development in knowledge based economy
13H00-14H30
Room: CC1 – Decanatul Facultaţii de Ştiinţe Economice, University of Pitesti
Session Chairs: Cristina MICU and Smaranda SIMONI
1. ANALYZING THE ACCOMMODATION OFFER OF THE ROMANIAN MOUNTAIN
RESORTS OVER THE LAST TWO DECADES, Student Smaranda SIMONI , The Bucharest
University of Economic Studies, Romania
2. SHEEP PRODUCTION AND MARKETING IN AĞRI PROVINCE, Esra KADANALI, Şekip
YAZGAN, Vedat DAĞDEMİR, Ağri İbrahim Çeçen University, Economics and
Administrative Sciences, Turky
3. THE CONTRIBUTION OF ROMANIAN LOCAL FOOD TO A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT, Flavia-Georgiana TEODOROIU, The Bucharest University of Economic
Studies, Romania
4. SOCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ROMANIA IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
AND GLOBALIZATION, Gheorghe MATEI, Professor PhD, Nicolae TUDOSE, PhD Student,
University of Craiova, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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15H30-16H30
** LUNCH FOR CONFERENCE SPEACKERS **
Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti
ROOM: C 104
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Panel 4: Finance, banking system and accounting in Knowledge based
Economy
16H30-18H30
Room: C101 – Decanatul Facultaţii de Ştiinţe Economice, University of Pitesti
Session Chairs: Dr. Daniela PÎRVU and Dr. Marian ȚAICU
1. CONCEPT OF CREATIVE ACCOUNTING, BENEFITS AND DISADVANTAGES IN
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, Elena Ioniţă Bucharest University of Economic Studies,
Romania
2. MACROECONOMIC AND MARKET DETERMINANTS OF INTEREST RATE SPREAD.
EVIDENCE FROM ALBANIA, Msc. Brunilda NELI, Faculty of Economics, University of
Tirana, Albania
3. Presentation: VALUATION OF BAD LOANS IN THE ALBANIAN BANKING SYSTEM,
Dorina Kripa, Doriana Qose, Master, Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana, Tirana,
Albania
4. Presentation: CONTINGENCIES FOR MEASUREMENT OF THE CREDIT RISK, Marinela
BĂRBULESCU , Alina HAGIU, Cristina BÂLDAN, University of Pitesti, Faculty of
Economic Sciences, Romania
5. FISCAL DECENTRALIZATION IN ALBANIA, EFFECTS OF TERRITORIAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM, Mariola KAPIDANI, University of Tirana, Faculty of
Economy, Department of Finance, Albania
6. ASPECTS CONCERNING LOCAL PUBLIC FINANCES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Daniela PIRVU, Claudia STANCIU-TOLEA, University of Pitesti, Faculty of Economic
Sciences, Romania
Panel 5: New approaches in management and marketing in Knowledge
based Economy
16H30-18H30
Room: CC1 – Decanatul Facultaţii de Ştiinţe Economice, University of Pitesti
Session Chairs: Dr. Mihaela DIACONU and Madalina BRUTU
1. STUDY ON THE APPLICATION OF BENCHMARKING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE
QUALITY OF PRODUCTS AT S.C. ASKOLL ROMÂNIA S.R.L, Puiu GRĂDINARU, Doruleț
GRĂDINARU, University of Pitești, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Romania
2. MORAL LEADERSHIP, Diana Elena ZAHARIA (ȘTEFĂNESCU), University Transilvania
Târgoviste, Romania
3. STUDY ON THE USE OF THE CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM) IN THE ANALYSIS,
PERFORMANCE, FOLLOW UP AND CONTROL OF THE PROJECTS WITHIN THE
COMPANY S.C. AUTOMOBILE DACIA S.A., Doruleț GRĂDINARU, Puiu GRĂDINARU,
University of Pitești, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Romania
4. THE EMPIRICAL TESTING OF A CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF INTEGRATED
MARKETING COMMUNICATION, OANCEA Olimpia, University of Pitesti, Romania
5. A BETTER ECONOMIST STUDENTS`PREPARATION ON THE LABOR MARKET BY
USING INTERACTIVE LEARNING METHODS OF SIMULATED COMPANY TYPE, Mihaela
DIACONU, Madalina BRUTU, Daniela MIHAI, University of Pitești, Faculty of Economic
Sciences, Romania
6. CONSIDERATIONS ON APPLYING OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT: AN U.E.L DACIARENAULT GUIDE, Crenguța TOMESCU, University of Pitești, Faculty of Economic
Sciences, Romania
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20H00-22H00
** DINNER FOR CONFERENCE SPEACKERS**
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Economics Faculty
University of Pitesti
International Conference on Emerging Trends and Approaches
University of Pitesti,
F Romania
17-18 October, 2015
SUNDAY, October 18, 2015
9H00 – 10H30
Independent Meetings in Economics Faculty, University of Pitesti
10H30 – 19H30
Socializing program
Networking and collaboration
12H30-13H30
** LUNCH AT VILA BRAN RESORT **
14H00-16H00
History and culture
Visit to RÂȘNOV CASTLE
19.30: Arrival in Pitesti
We are looking forward to meeting you in Pitesti!
Economics Faculty
University of Pitesti
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International Conference on Emerging Trends and Approaches
ECONOMICS FACULTY, UNIVERSITY of Pitești, ROMANIA
Economics Faculty is a young faculty among other 11 faculties within the University of Piteşti.
From 1996 the Faculty of Sciences organized economic education at Piteşti University. In
1998 a Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences was founded, organizing both
economic and juridical programs. In 2005 these split in two, being established the present
Law and Administrative Sciences Faculty and the Economics Faculty. Since the 1996
authorization of two programs, the Economics Faculty developed continuously, now forming
students in 8 Bachelor programs and 8 Master programs.
The different fields are taught within a choice of five mains options: accounting, business
administration, finance, management and marketing from the bachelor years to the Masters
degree:
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8 Bachelor programs: Accounting and Management Information Systems,
Business Administration, Economy and International Business, Economy of Trade, Tourism
and Services, Finance and Banks, Management, Marketing
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8 Master programs: Accounting Management and Management Information
Systems, Business Administration in Trade, Tourism and Hospitality Services, Business
Development Management in the Context of Globalization, Economics and European Finance,
Financial-Banking and Management in Inssurance, Managerial Accounting and Audit, Strategic
Management of Human Resources, Strategic Management and Business Development.
Throughout each and every program, the faculty aims to provide high-quality, personalized
guidance for all students, via interactive learning, problem-based group work, experimental
economics, etc. The faculty also aims to round off the student’s education via close links with
industry, thanks to the strong relationships developed by the faculty with public and private
economic actors. These partnerships contribute to the Faculty professional network,
facilitating work experience through the practice programs and helping students to have the
best start in their career.
An important element of the Economics Faculty philosophy is the notion of community; the
Faculty belongs to the students, and they play an active role in their own education through,
for example, feedback they can give to others on internship experiences, practice period in
different enterprises, or activities with the student association. We are committed to
accessibility, as well as to excellence, and to providing opportunities for every student willing
to work hard.
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The European Business School is a dynamic and expanding higher
education institution (the French Grande Ecole) located in Paris.
Founded in 1967, EBS was a pioneer in establishing a European
management education model. We offer a stimulating teaching and
research environment with a strong international orientation. EBS Paris
is part of the Laureate International Universities Network. To learn
more about our organization please visit our website at:
http://www.ebs -paris.com.
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The Lower Silesian University of Entrepreneurship and Technology in
Polkowice was created due to the cooperation of Polkowice Commune
and Polkowice County. On 8 January 2002, following th e decision of the
Minister of National Education and Sport, The Lower Silesian University
of Entrepreneurship and Technology in Polkowice was registered as the
Non-state high vocational schools at number 91, in the register kept by
the Minister of National Education and Sport (currently Minister of
Education and Science) Polkowice is the seat of the University, district
town, located in the Lower Silesia Voivodship. The Lower Silesian
University of Entrepreneurship and Technology in Polkowice has
establishe d bilateral cooperation with universities in Poland and abroad
(Cyprus, Turkey, Romania, Czech Republic, Russia, Ukraine and India as
well).
Piteşti City
Piteşti is the seat of Arges county and is located 110 km north-west of Bucharest. The city's population is
155,383 inhabitants (2011 census), being the 13th-largest urban center in Romania. Archaeological findings
show that in the perimeter of Piteşti there are traces of human presence dating back to the Paleolithic but the
first document that mentioned the city with the current name was issued in 1388.
Piteşti is called "the city of the tulips". Since 1978, in Piteşti is organized an annual fesival of the tulips called
Symphony of the Tulips, a socio-cultural event unique in the country due to which the city is known both in
Romania and abroad. The joining of the two words "symphony" and "tulips", was aimed to combine the field of
music and floriculture to express better the human feeling of joy generated by the coming of spring.
The city is located in the central-southern part of Romania, in the historical region of Wallachia. The landscape
is dominated by hills covered with forests. Over the centuries, Piteşti was, for short periods, temporary
residence of the Wallachian rulers.
Piteşti is the center of the automotive industry in Romania. Dacia Renault plant is located just 15 km away, in
the small town Mioveni. In the city and the surrounding areas there are major companies producing
components for the automotive industry: Leoni Wiring Systems, Johnson Controls, Lisa Draexlmaier Autopart,
Faurecia, Valeo Cablaje, Aka Automotive, Inergy Automotive, Lear Corporation etc. Modern trade is dominated
by international companies such as Auchan, Carrefour, Metro, Praktiker, Lidl, Profi, Kaufland, Billa and others.
Among the important personalities of Romania, originating from Piteşti, we will mention here:
 Ion BC Brătianu (1864-1927) - Romania's prime minister for five times (1909-1911, 1914-1918, 19181919, 1922-1926, 1927);
 Armand Călinescu (1893-1939) - Romania's prime minister (1939);
 Rudolf Schweitzer-Cumpăna (1886-1975) - Romanian painter.
In the recent years, the development of the city was helped by European Union funded projects that have
allowed the construction of business centers, refurbishment of streets and parks. In 2013, Piteşti was
designated European City of Sport. Argeş County Museum has a section dedicated to the sport in Argeş County.
Also, in the museum is the National Gallery of Naive Art. The football team of the city, FC Argeş, was founded in
1953 and won the title of champion of Romania in 1972 and 1979.
Piteşti is a multicultural city. In the city, besides numerous Orthodox churches and of other religions, there is a
Catholic church, an Armenian church and a synagogue.
Piteşti - Coat of arms
The City Hall
Sf. Gheorghe Church (St. George)
Photo source: www.prefecturaarges.ro
Photo source: www.primariapitesti.ro
If you want to know more about Piteşti, we recommend you the following websites:
Piteşti City Hall
http://www.primariapitesti.ro
Argeş County Musem
http://www.muzeul-judetean-arges.ro
Festival of Tulips
http://www.simfonialalelelor-pitesti.ro
Râşnov Citadel
Râşnov citadel was called "peasant fortress" because the main occupation of its builders was the agriculture.
Peasant fortresses were part of a defense system of the Transylvanian villages exposed to invasions.This
fortress had a defensive role against the armies invading Transylvania through Bran and was the only chance of
survival for the inhabitants of neighboring areas. In 1335, during a Tatar invasion that ravaged this part of
Transylvania, Râşnov and Braşov were the only citadels remaining unconquered. This is also the first
documented attestation of the fortification.
The importance of the citadel was given by its location on the trade route that linked Wallachia to Transylvania.
The architectural style is simple, the main goal being the defense of the city. Today, inside the citadel there are
the ruins of 30 houses that were designed to protect the residents and their property during wars.
Râşnov Citadel
View of Râşnov City from the walls of the citadel
If you want to know more about the Râşnov Citadel, we recommend you to visit the website:
http://www.rasnov-turism.ro/tourisme/cetatea-rasnov
Dino Parc - Râşnov
The Dinosaur Park was recently opened (June 2015) and is located just a few hundred meters from Râşnov
Citadel.
Photo source: http://www.dinoparc.ro/galerie.html
Photo source: http://www.dinoparc.ro/galerie.html
If you want to know more about Dino Parc - Râşnov, we recommend you to visit the website:
http://www.dinoparc.ro/home.html
Bran Castle
(also known as “the Castel of Dracula”)
In 1377 the Hungarian King Louis I of Anjou issued a document granting to the people of Braşov (“Kronstadt”
– The Crown’s City) the privilege of building a castle. Through this document, the Saxons of Transylvania,
from the region encompassing Braşov, were urged to participate in the building of Bran Castle. The Saxons
(“Sachsen”) of Transylvania are a population of German origin settled in this region in the twelfth century by
the Hungarian Kings.
The construction of Bran Castle was complete in 1388. The Castle stood at the South-Eastern border of
Transylvania and served both the role of customs and the role of a fortress – it was used in an attempt to stop
the expansion of the Ottoman Empire. Initially, Vlad the Impaler (Vlad Ţepes) was allied with the Saxons of
Bran and Braşov. Then, a conflict errupted between the Vlad the Impaler and the Saxons, who requested
higher customs taxes and supported his opponent for the throne. During his second reign he passed through
Bran in early 1459 with the Wallachian army in order to attack Braşov. The source of the conflict was the fact
that the Saxonsrequested higher customs taxes and supported his opponent for the throne of Wallachia. The
army of Vlad the Impaler burned the city’s suburbs and murdered hundreds of Translvanian Saxons. The
destructions determined the Saxon community of Braşov to seek revenge. The Saxons created manny stories
about the Wallachian prince, describing him as a tyran.
The myth of Dracula was created by the Irish writer Bram Stoker. Before writing Dracula, Bram Stoker met
Ármin Vámbéry, a Hungarian writer and traveler. Dracula likely emerged from Vámbéry's dark stories
(manny created by the Transylvanian Saxons). Stoker spent several years researching European folklore and
mythological stories of vampires.
After the First Wolrd War, Transylvania became part of Romania. On December 1st 1920, the council of the
city of Braşov, led by Mayor Karl Schnell, offered the Bran castle to Queen Maria of Romania. The castle was
used as residence by the Romanian royal family. In 2009, the Castle fully re-entered the possession of its legal
heirs, Archduke Dominic, Archduchess Maria Magdalena and Archduchess Elisabeth.
Dracula is a 1931 American vampire-horror film produced by Universal and directed by Tod Browning,
starring Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula.
Bran Castle
Photo source: http://www.castelul-bran.com/
Vlad Ţepeş
(Vlad the Impaler)
Photo source: www.wikipedia.org
If you want to know more about the Bran Castle, we recommend you to visit the official website:
http://www.bran-castle.com
Abraham "Bram" Stoker
(1847-1912)
The author of Dracula
(1897)
Photo source:
www.wikipedia.org