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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Vantului Cave
The Vantului Cave (Pestera ) is located in the Padurea Craiului Mountains in Romania and is one of the largest in the country in southeastern Europe. Near the village of Suncuius is the entrance to the cave labyrinth, which is almost 50 kilometers long. Here there are...
Movile Cave
The Movile Cave (Pestera ) is located near the town of Mangalia in Romania and was isolated until 1990, making it of special importance. Due to millions of years of isolation, Movile Cave is now one of the most unusual ecosystems in the world. The total length is...
Piatra Altarului Cave
The Piatra Altarului Cave (Pestera) in Romania is one of the most beautiful caves in Europe, but unfortunately it is not open to tourists. It consists of 4 large areas the so-called halls with the names Palace, Paradise, Geode and Bear Altar (Palatul, Paradisul, Geoda...
Ialomitei Cave
The Ialomitei Cave (Pestera) is located in the National Park Parcul National Bucegi and consists of several areas, the so-called halls. The cave is one of the most famous in Romania, partly because of the impressive stalagmites, but also because of the Ialomiței...
Berca Mud Volcanoes
The mud volcanoes of Berca (Vulcanii Noroiosi) are a unique natural spectacle near the town of Buzau in Romania. The mud volcanoes have been around for thousands of years and were declared a nature reserve in 1924. Near volcanoes, the soil is sulphurous and salty, so...
Retezat National Park
Retezat National Park (Parcul Național Retezat) is one of the first national parks in Romania, which was proclaimed a protected area in 1935. Today, the national park is one of the most popular nature reserves in Romania, where you can find numerous hiking trails and...
Lakes in Romania
Romanian nature is magnificent and diverse. The lakes (lacul) in Romania are also part of it. There are various lakes that are very different, including mountain lakes, reservoirs, lakes in caves and some more. In some lakes you can swim or do water sports, others are...
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.