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Old houses revived Simon, Romania.

Video. Romanian village restores century-old houses to boost tourism

Updated: 05/08/2024 - 10:38 GMT+2

"Once the tourists enter the gate, they can feel all the privacy they need, romantic and comfortable intimacy," said one house owner.

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