Highlights
Highlights of Romania, the attractions in Romania include the numerous magnificent buildings as well as the natural beauty and the tasty food and wine. Transylvania is certainly the most famous region of Romania, and is also known for scary stories, vampires and Dracula. Even though Dracula’s footsteps are very interesting, Romania has much more to offer. A must for every traveler is the capital Bucuresti (Bucharest). But you should also visit the beautiful historic centers of the various cities. Brasov , Sibiu Sigishoara, Cluj-Napoca or Timisoara. Not to forget the Black Sea coast and the Carpathian Mountains.
Highlights of Romania
Transylvania
Transylvania is certainly the best known region of Romania, and is also known for Dracula´s Castle and vampires.
Fortresses & Castles
In Romania you will find numerous castles and palaces, including the legendary Castle Dracula.
Nature Sites
The Romanian nature is magnificent with its virgin forests, as well as great mountain scenery and sea.
Beach Sites
On the Black Sea coast there are several seaside resorts, with beautiful beaches and many opportunities.
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Palace of Culture Iasi
The Palace of Culture is the highlight of the city of Iasi. The beautiful neo-Gothic style building now houses several museums, including the History Museum (Muzeul de Istorie al Moldovei) and the Art Museum ((Muzeul de Arta). Inaugurated in 1926, it has been the...
Rasnov Citadel
The medieval Rasnov Citadel (Cetatea Rasnov) is also called peasant castle Rosenau and is a historical fortress, which stands on a hill in Transylvania. A visit to the old structure is worthwhile, because it is impressive. Within the historic fortress walls there are...
Neamt Fortress
Neamt Fortress (Cetatea Neamt) is a medieval fortification in the Romanian city of Targu Neamt and worth seeing. The historical structure is located on Pleșu Hill, which, at 525 meters high, offers a beautiful view of the city. If you are in the area you should visit...
Feudala Castle Ruins
The Feudala Castle Ruins (Cetatea Feudala) are located in the region of Salasu de Sus and although only a few walls and a tower remain, it is worth seeing. The castle is located not far from Hunedoara and is visited by many tourists on their way to the Rezetat Nature...
Bastion of Weavers Brasov
The Bastion of Weavers (Bastionul Tesatorilor) is part of the former fortification of the Romanian city of Brasov and is located at the foot of Mount Tampa. The structure dates back to the 15th & 16th centuries and today houses a history museum. Furthermore,...
Arad Fortress
The historic Arad Fortress (Cetatea Aradului) is located in the Romanian city of the same name and is impressive. The fortress complex was built in the shape of a hexagonal star with six bastions on a peninsula in 1740-1780. Inside the fortress there were three main...
Malaiesti Fortress
Malaiesti Fortress (Cetatea Malaiesti) is located in the village of the same name, not far from the town of Hunedoara, and is a medieval fortress in Romania worth seeing. The castle has been restored and can be visited freely. Especially tourists who want to go to the...
Discover Romania’s cities worth seeing. Here you will find historical buildings, leisure activities, events, culture, gastronomy and much more. Bucharest, Brasov, Iasi, Sibiu,…
Who doesn’t think of Dracula and vampires when they hear Romania? You can find traces of Vlad Tepes, the painter, in many places. You can find the right place here.
In Romania you will find numerous castles and palaces, including the legendary Dracula Castle, the beautiful Peles Castle and Corvin Castle.
Highlights of Romania
Romania has numerous nature parks and nature reserves with a diverse animal population and plant species. You can experience them up close via hiking trails.
Bucegi National Park is located near the city of Brasov and is part of the Southern Carpathians. Omu is the highest point of the mountains. Highlight are the Babele rock formations & Sphinx.
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve is grandiose and pure nature. This is where the Danube flows into the Black Sea. The delta can be reached from the city of Tulcea and only by boat.
The Piatra-Craiului National Park is located near the town of Zarnesti and offers numerous hiking trails where you can experience nature. The highlight is the Prapastia Zarnestiului gorge.
In addition to numerous seaside resorts, the Romanian Black Sea coast also has unspoilt beaches, nature and the unique Danube delta.
Top Places of Interest
Romania is a great destination in south-eastern Europe that is becoming increasingly popular
Map of Romania
Photos say more than a thousand words, and since the photo motifs in Romania are almost inexhaustible, new ones are added all the time.
Transylvania is certainly the most famous region of Romania, and offers numerous attractions and not only Dracula Castle.
There are churches and monasteries in Romania in the most different architectural styles. Some magnificent others simple.
Romania and especially Transylvania is a winter paradise for skiers, snowboarders and others who will find numerous ski slopes here.