Rodna
Rodna is a commune in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Rodna and Valea Vinului.
Its name is derived from a Slavic word, , meaning "iron ore", originally being known as Rudna in 14th century documents.History
During the Late Middle Ages, the Transylvanian Saxon-inhabited village was sacked by the Mongols during their invasion of the Kingdom of Hungary.
Between 1711 and 1918, Rodna was part of the Austrian monarchy, province of Transylvania; in Transleithania after the compromise of 1867.
A post-office was opened in 1856, later named Ó-Radna.
