Traditional households in Bunila

Located 50 km from the city of Deva, along picturesque roads traversing valleys and peaks that enchant your eyes, you will discover the commune of Bunila, a fairytale place where time seems to stand still. Access to the village of Alun is via the "marble road," the only road in the country paved with marble.

The villagers, proudly calling themselves "Pădurenii," have created a unique way of life, geographically isolating themselves from the rest of the territory. Their houses, skillfully built from wood, stone, and marble, on the mountain peaks, bear witness to the traditions and hard work in these lands.

The structure of the households is precisely organized, with traditional houses facing the road and the barn close to the path. You will be impressed by their proportions and the roofs rising above the walls. The wicker fence, covered with straw, beautifully frames each household, and the summer kitchen, which houses the oven, is where bread is skillfully baked.

One of the defining elements of this community is the traditional attire, a true reflection of local history and culture. Women braid their hair like the Dacian women depicted on Trajan's Column, and their costumes are true works of art, adorned with skillfully embroidered floral motifs.

Each house preserves a story and an ancient tradition, and the locals continue to honor their cultural heritage, keeping alive the memory of the Dacian ancestors and an authentic way of life. Here you have the opportunity to travel through time, entering the intimacy of a community that has managed to preserve its charm.

Geographical location

Bunila is a commune in Hunedoara County, comprising 5 villages: Bunila (the seat), Alun (nicknamed "the marble village"), Cernișoara Florese, Vadu Dobrii, and Poienița Voinii, part of the Ţinutul Pădurenilor region.

Unique Experiences

What makes Alun unique in Romania is the marble road descending from the entrance to the village. There is also the marble quarry, up to 5 kilometers into Peştişel Valley, towards Govâjdia, the place where the mining railway of Hunedoara started. The road, built in the 1960s-1970s, made it possible to safely transport marble blocks down the hillside, weighing between 5 and 10 tons.

Notable names

Faur Aron is a university professor, doctor of medicine, born in the village of Vadu Dobrii, commune of Bunila.