Rășinari (German: Städterdorf; Hungarian: Resinár) is a commune in Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania. It has a population of 5,280 inhabitants (2011 census) and is composed of two villages, Prislop (Priszloptelep) and Rășinari.
Until 2012, Rășinari was connected to Sibiu by a roughly 8-km tram line through the Dumbrava Forest, but regular service ended in 2011[3] and since 2013 much of the line has since been dismantled.
In the second half of the 18th century, the Rășinari Orthodox bishops' residence was built - the first one of its kind in Transylvania. Today the pastoral traditions of the village are incorporated in the new modern rhythm of life.
From 1947, Rășinari was linked to Sibiu by an electric tram line which crossed Dumbrava Forest, but service became sporadic in the late 2000s and ceased entirely on 28 February 2011.[3] Very limited operation that took place later – mainly only for visiting tourist groups – ended in 2012,[4] followed in 2013 by the start of work to dismantle the line. It is hoped to reopen a portion as a heritage tramway.[4] The trams in use since the mid-1990s were formerly used in Geneva and retained their French-language signs.[5] In 2013, they were sold to Rășinari for a low price and moved to the Rășinari end of the tram line, just before work to remove the tracks and overhead trolley wires began.[4] Officials in Răşinari are attempting to obtain funding to build a small depot (carhouse) and to reopen a portion of the line as a tourist attraction.[4]
In 2018, the tram line between Rășinari and Dumbrava Zoo was reopened for visitors' use.
Demographicsedit
The 1930 Census registered 5281 inhabitants, of which 5229 were Romanian, 32 Gypsies, 13 Germans, 4 Hungarians. At the 2002 Census, the same percentages were maintained, with 5529 inhabitants registered.
Prislop village has around 300 residents (as of 2010), of whom about 15 are ethnic Romanians and the rest Roma. However, at the 2002 census, the latter declared as Romanians, as they speak Romanian and not Romani. This caused the village to miss out on the opportunity to apply for European Union funds for Roma integration. There is one school from kindergarten to 4th grade; pupils who finish can go on through 8th grade in Răşinari.[6]
^"Culture and Education" at Rășinari Town Hall; accessed September 3, 2011
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April 14, 2024
rășinari, german, städterdorf, hungarian, resinár, commune, sibiu, county, transylvania, romania, population, inhabitants, 2011, census, composed, villages, prislop, priszloptelep, communethe, church, location, sibiu, countylocation, romaniacoordinates, 067cou. Rășinari German Stadterdorf Hungarian Resinar is a commune in Sibiu County Transylvania Romania It has a population of 5 280 inhabitants 2011 census and is composed of two villages Prislop Priszloptelep and Rășinari RășinariCommuneThe New Church in RășinariLocation in Sibiu CountyRășinariLocation in RomaniaCoordinates 45 42 N 24 04 E 45 700 N 24 067 E 45 700 24 067CountryRomaniaCountySibiuGovernment Mayor 2020 2024 Bucur Bogdan 1 PNL Area127 87 km2 49 37 sq mi Population 2021 12 01 2 5 362 Density42 km2 110 sq mi Time zoneEET EEST UTC 2 3 Vehicle reg SBWebsitewww wbr primaria rasinari wbr roUntil 2012 Rășinari was connected to Sibiu by a roughly 8 km tram line through the Dumbrava Forest but regular service ended in 2011 3 and since 2013 much of the line has since been dismantled Contents 1 History 1 1 Tram line 2 Demographics 3 Prislop 4 Sights 5 Natives 6 ReferencesHistory editIn the second half of the 18th century the Rășinari Orthodox bishops residence was built the first one of its kind in Transylvania Today the pastoral traditions of the village are incorporated in the new modern rhythm of life Tram line edit nbsp Sebeșel Valley Rășinari nbsp Sibiu Rășinari tramFrom 1947 Rășinari was linked to Sibiu by an electric tram line which crossed Dumbrava Forest but service became sporadic in the late 2000s and ceased entirely on 28 February 2011 3 Very limited operation that took place later mainly only for visiting tourist groups ended in 2012 4 followed in 2013 by the start of work to dismantle the line It is hoped to reopen a portion as a heritage tramway 4 The trams in use since the mid 1990s were formerly used in Geneva and retained their French language signs 5 In 2013 they were sold to Rășinari for a low price and moved to the Rășinari end of the tram line just before work to remove the tracks and overhead trolley wires began 4 Officials in Răsinari are attempting to obtain funding to build a small depot carhouse and to reopen a portion of the line as a tourist attraction 4 In 2018 the tram line between Rășinari and Dumbrava Zoo was reopened for visitors use Demographics editThe 1930 Census registered 5281 inhabitants of which 5229 were Romanian 32 Gypsies 13 Germans 4 Hungarians At the 2002 Census the same percentages were maintained with 5529 inhabitants registered Prislop edit nbsp Prislop village nbsp Holy Trinity Orthodox churchPrislop village has around 300 residents as of 2010 of whom about 15 are ethnic Romanians and the rest Roma However at the 2002 census the latter declared as Romanians as they speak Romanian and not Romani This caused the village to miss out on the opportunity to apply for European Union funds for Roma integration There is one school from kindergarten to 4th grade pupils who finish can go on through 8th grade in Răsinari 6 Sights editAndrei Șaguna monument St Parascheva Church Octavian Goga memorial house The ruins of the medieval fortress of Cetățuia Citadel Ethnographic Museum Ward Museum set up in the former residence of the bishops Natives editDaniil Popovici Barcianu 1847 1903 teacher naturalist and political activist Sava Barcianu Popovici ro 1814 1879 priest corresponding member of the Romanian Academy Traian Bratu 1875 1940 scholar of German language and literature Eugen Brote ro 1850 1912 agronomist and politician Emil Cioran 1911 1995 philosopher and essayist Octavian Goga 1881 1938 poet playwright and politician Ioan Ilcuș ro 1882 1977 lieutenant general and Defense Minister Ilarie Mitrea ro 1842 1904 military doctor and explorer Stan Vidrighin ro 1876 1956 engineer and Mayor of TimișoaraReferences edit Results of the 2020 local elections Central Electoral Bureau Retrieved 14 June 2021 Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de varstă pe județe și municipii orașe comune la 1 decembrie 2021 XLS National Institute of Statistics a b Tramways amp Urban Transit May 2011 p 194 UK LRTA Publishing a b c d Blickpunkt Strassenbahn issue 4 2013 July August 2013 pp 142 143 in German ISSN 0173 0290 BeyondTheForest com Trams in Romania Culture and Education at Rășinari Town Hall accessed September 3 2011 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rășinari Sibiu Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rășinari amp oldid 1157387110, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
