The Bucharest Students’ Culture Centre opens today a photography exhibition called ‘Apuseni, the land of stone’ at the National Geological Museum to mark the National Culture Day.

Through this initiative, the National Geological Museum aims to bring closer to the public the history, actuality and future of geological research in Romania, in an approach that combines scientific rigour with cultural accessibility and to mark an exceptional anniversary moment – 120 years of geological research, exploration of natural resources and development of Earth sciences in Romania – Geological Institute of Romania (I.G.R.) 1906-2026, and ‘Apuseni, the stone country’ is the first event in this series, according to the museum.

More than 40 remarkable works will be exhibited in the Main Hall of the museum and the Hall in ‘Collections’, through a harmonious, visual and thematic integration, but especially through a natural joining with the geological exhibits, such as the ‘mine flowers’ brought from Banat, Maramures and, obviously, from the Apuseni Mountains.

Under the aegis of the motto: ‘120 years at the service of geological research’, the National Geological Museum will carry out, throughout 2026, an extensive agenda of cultural, scientific and educational events dedicated to the public, the academic community and specialists.

‘Apuseni, the land of stone’ introduces the viewer to a fascinating world, which includes older and newer photographs from the Apuseni Mountains, taken by photographers under the umbrella of the Photogeographica contest of the Bucharest Students’ Centre of Culture, part of the Romania Student Tour, a national programme for the rediscovery and promotion of the values of Romania’s natural and cultural heritage, a project initiated by Paul Borda. AGERPRES (RO – editing by: Petronius Craiu; EN – writing by: Corneliu-Aurelian Colceriu)