Slow Paced Romanian Tour
Ancient citadels, rich museums, and majestic nature will infuse your romantic trip with local color, making your time here an unforgettable adventure.
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Trip itinerary
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Bucharest, Romania
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Sibiu, Romania
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Timisoara, Romania
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Arad, Romania
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Oradea, Romania
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Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Sighisoara, Romania
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Brasov, Romania
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Bucharest, Romania
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Things to do in and around Bucharest
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The capital of Romania serves as the country's historic, cultural, and financial center, offering a myriad of attractions and sights.
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Wander through the streets of Romania's largest city, enjoying its eclectic architecture, unique ambiance, and fine churches.
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Home to various art and history museums, this massive parliament building is the largest in the world and requires a guided tour.
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Set in a former Royal Palace, this museum holds the largest national exhibits of Romanian fine art, as well as international works.
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A superb example of Wallachian Renaissance architecture, this abbey boasts a choir famed for its repertoire of byzantine music.
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This 17C palace is a superb example of Romanian Renaissance architecture, surrounded by fine gardens and housing an art museum.
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Offering a fun adventure for the whole family, this leisure park features rope courses, bike rentals, paintball, workshops, and more.
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A great contemporary museum set in a glass wing of the Parliament Palace, it is home to diverse multimedia installations.
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Romania's best natural history museum dates to the 19C, offering a multitude of exhibitions that will excite kids and adults alike.
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Home to nearly 300 buildings and farms, this splendid ethnographic museum exhibits the architectural variety of Romanian peasantry.
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A branch of The National Museum of Art of Romania, this museum houses an extensive collection of art by renowned Romanian artists.
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One of Romania's largest water parks features pools, sandy beaches, and fun activities that will delight adults and kids alike.
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Climb the famous saw-like ridge of this mountain range, exploring the precipitous and thrilling adventure awaiting you at the top.
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Possibly one of Romania's best museums, this gorgeous redbrick building houses exhibits of traditional peasant life and crafts.
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A popular city park with rich verdure and beautiful scenery, home to several remarkable landmarks and monuments.
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Take a walk through the gardens, explore the greenhouses with its unique flowers, and discover nearly 10,000 plant species.
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Set on the site of constant settlements since the Paleolithic period, this 17C monastery boasts lovely frescoes and fine interior.
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Home to the famous Peles Palace, this scenic mountain resort is the perfect destination for active travelers who love the outdoors.
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Set on the Bucegi Mountain range, this unique natural rock formation bears striking resemblance to the Great Sphinx of Giza.
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The capital of Romania serves as the country's historic, cultural, and financial center, offering a myriad of attractions and sights.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Sibiu
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A wonderful 12C city rich in Romanian history, known for its superb museums, medieval fortifications, and more.
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The largest open-air museum in Romania presents folk culture and industry, as well as examples of traditional Romanian architecture.
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Stroll through the streets of Sibiu's historic heart, admiring brilliant Baroque buildings, or visiting any of its rich museums.
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Rimmed with Sibiu's most significant historic buildings, this largest city square boasts diverse architecture and undeniable charm.
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Dedicated to homeopathy and apothecary labs, this diverse museum houses 6,000 pieces of the pharmaceutical trade and art.
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With its towering summits and perfectly clear glacier lakes, Romania's first national park will amaze and delight any nature lover.
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Full of the mountainous magic of the Southern Carpathians, this national park boasts forests, caves, and a thriving ecosystem.
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Lined with shops and restaurants popular with locals and travelers alike, this medieval commercial center retains a unique air.
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An 18C Baroque palace home to exhibits of a large collection of 15C-18C fine art, as well as old books, engravings, and coins.
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A railway museum, exhibiting engines, snowplows, and steam locomotives some of which date to early 19C.
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Don't miss Sibiu's iconic 14C Gothic cathedral. Enjoy the Wednesday organ concert or climb the 73m tower for thrilling views.
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Sprawling along a beautiful and bountiful river gorge, this national park is the perfect destination for nature loving travelers.
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A 14C fortress surrounded by a moat, home to the Fagaras County Museum with its exhibits of Roman relics and glass-painted icons.
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Housed in a 14C building with quaint arcades, this ethnographic museum exhibits wonderful Saxon ceramics, textiles, and crafts.
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The oldest park in Romania dates to 1856 and offers a rich variety of tree species, as well as several architectural curios.
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Climb the spiraling steps up to the 7th floor for spectacular panoramic views of the Historic Center and the towering Fagaras Mountains.
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A 1904 cathedral boasting exquisite decorative elements, such as a gilt wooden iconostasis, round mosaics, and neo-Byzantine murals.
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Architecturally intriguing, this 12C fortified church boasts great ornamental details and showcases several historical exhibitions.
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Visit one of the best preserved 13C town centers and the St. Margaret fortified church, and be sure to taste the famous local wine.
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A wonderful 12C city rich in Romanian history, known for its superb museums, medieval fortifications, and more.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Timisoara
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Known as Romania's most beautiful urban area, Timisoara is home to lovely city squares, gardens, museums, and churches.
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Explore the colorful streets of Timisoara's historic center, visiting an occasional museum or simply enjoying the atmosphere.
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Visit the remnants of this medieval fortification system, a historically significant structure which dates to the 11C.
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Be sure to stop and smell the roses in this breathtaking 19C rose garden, home to nearly 600 species of roses and 10,000 specimen.
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Known as The Dome, this stunning 18C cathedral is home to luxurious decorative details and frequent organ concerts.
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Easily one of the world's most unique waterfalls, this bewitching spot will surely become one of your favorites.
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Recognized for its aquamarine crystal clear water, this extraordinary lake never freezes and is imbued with a sense of magic.
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Drop by this large beautiful square, lined with colorful historic buildings and boasting some architecturally intriguing monuments.
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An open-air museum dedicated to the preservation of traditional folk architecture and traditional life of local ethnic groups.
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A medley of Renaissance, Byzantine, and Ottoman architecture, this cathedral boasts 11 impressive towers and a fine art collection.
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Lift your spirits with an afternoon of tranquil strolling, inhale the freshness of exotic flowers, and enjoy the lush park verdure.
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Experience Romania's nature at its finest as you venture into this national park, exploring its peaks, caves, waterfalls, and more.
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A mountainous national park, offering picturesque landscape and hidden nature gems, as well as a multitude of outdoor activities.
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Home to animal species predominantly from the area, this recently renovated zoo promises a fun afternoon for the whole family.
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Timisoara's greatest Catholic church, this Romanesque building boasts two 65m towers and striking elements of neo-Gothic nature.
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Timisoara's most ancient monument, this 15C Romanesque castle is home to the historical exhibitions of the Banat Museum.
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A twin-towered synagogue designed with distinct Moorish accents and fine mosaic facade, now the seat of the Philharmonic Orchestra.
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The ruins of this 13C fort are full of history and retain a medieval charm, as well as offering magnificent views of the area.
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Spanning extraordinary highlands, this national park is a paradise for lovers of active leisure, offering many trails and ventures.
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Known as Romania's most beautiful urban area, Timisoara is home to lovely city squares, gardens, museums, and churches.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Arad
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Due to its position next to the border, Arad is known for its Hungarian characteristics as well as its 19C-20C Viennese architecture.
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Explore the city's palaces, museums, and religious landmarks as you traverse the streets riddled with millennium-long history.
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The perfect destination for a fun afternoon with your family, this park offers lush verdure and colorful playgrounds.
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Aside from representing Arad's architectural heritage with its elegant fusion of styles, this palace is home to a History Museum.
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The 18C fortifications retain Baroque accents and the original six-point star layout, as well as initial function as an army base.
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Easily one of the world's most unique waterfalls, this bewitching spot will surely become one of your favorites.
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Recognized for its aquamarine crystal clear water, this extraordinary lake never freezes and is imbued with a sense of magic.
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A nice neo-Gothic church famed for its redbrick veneer, boasting excellent acoustics and housing occasional philharmonic concerts.
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Topped with three impressive domes, this 21C cathedral boasts an exquisite icon on its facade and several exceptional decorations.
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Dating to the 17C, this church is the oldest building in Arad and boasts several remarkable interior decorations.
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Discover a gem of Arad's Art Nouveau architectural tradition, now home to exhibitions about the life and work of two local notables.
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Experience Romania's nature at its finest as you venture into this national park, exploring its peaks, caves, waterfalls, and more.
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A mountainous national park, offering picturesque landscape and hidden nature gems, as well as a multitude of outdoor activities.
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Admire the facade of this 19C City Hall, full of Flemish and neo-Renaissance architectural motifs evocative of eclectic elegance.
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A superb example of eclectic architecture, this 19C palace houses shops and cafes that contribute nicely to the city's vibrancy.
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The ruins of this 13C fort are full of history and retain a medieval charm, as well as offering magnificent views of the area.
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Spanning extraordinary highlands, this national park is a paradise for lovers of active leisure, offering many trails and ventures.
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Due to its position next to the border, Arad is known for its Hungarian characteristics as well as its 19C-20C Viennese architecture.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Oradea
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A significant historic and social center throughout the centuries, Oradea is known for its wealth of Art Nouveau architecture.
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Wander the quiet streets of Oradea's historic center, discovering the treasure trove of Secessionist architecture hidden throughout.
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An Art Nouveau palace extolled for its exquisite ornamental details, it is home to a renowned corridor with a stained-glass ceiling.
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A beautiful 18C palace with lovely frescoes and original murals, home to the richly diverse Tarii Crisurilor Museum.
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Oradea Fortress
Central Europe's best example of Italian Renaissance architecture, this 16C pentagonal fort retains original structure and murals.
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Spend a day relaxing in this spa resort, known for its thermal baths with mineral water famous for their medicinal qualities.
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The ruins of this 13C fort are full of history and retain a medieval charm, as well as offering magnificent views of the area.
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A large beautiful square, lined with architecturally diverse historic buildings and a multitude of gorgeous churches.
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Stroll down Transylvania's most beautiful street, admiring a succession of Art Nouveau palaces, lively cafes, and chic boutiques.
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An 18C Baroque church, boasting brilliant interior and a famous mechanism set in its tower that follows the cycle of the moon.
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An 18C Baroque cathedral with exquisite interior elements of Gothic or Renaissance influence, famed for its awe-inspiring acoustics.
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One of Europe's largest castles, this 14C Gothic-Renaissance fortress is rich with history and retains striking original attributes.
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A popular destination for hikers, this natural reserve is home to nearly 60 caves, and a plethora of fauna and flora.
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A significant historic and social center throughout the centuries, Oradea is known for its wealth of Art Nouveau architecture.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Cluj-Napoca
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With a varied cultural scene, Romania's second largest city offers monuments, architecture, and vibrant nightlife to its visitors.
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Explore this city center, dating to the Roman period and retaining many excellent historically significant remnants.
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A gorgeous Baroque palace dating to the 18C, home to the National Museum of Art and its many collections by international artists.
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Fabrica de Pensule Contemporary Art Center, Cluj-Napoca
A popular venue housing art galleries, concert halls, and performance spaces - all geared towards presentation of contemporary art.
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The city's most famous church, this building boasts marvelous Wallachian Renaissance architecture, and exquisite ornamental details.
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One of Europe's largest castles, this 14C Gothic-Renaissance fortress is rich with history and retains striking original attributes.
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A popular destination for hikers, this natural reserve is home to nearly 60 caves, and a plethora of fauna and flora.
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Stroll through the lush pathways of this beautiful parkland, enjoying the quiet and the occasional architectural landmark.
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A short distance from the center and a short uphill climb will reveal the best panoramic views of the area, urban and nature alike.
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A folk museum following the customs and traditions of the Transylvanian region, displaying textiles, photographs, and relics.
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A 19C museum housing permanent and temporary exhibits of historical and archaeological relics, starting from the Prehistoric period.
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A mountainous protected area in West Romania, offering great caving with traces of prehistoric habitations, fossils, and more.
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One of the world's best underground sites, these former salt mines date to the 11C and house a theme park with many fun activities.
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Dating to the 13C, this beautiful church is the oldest of its kind in the city and boasts wonderful Baroque architecture.
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A superb garden serving as an educational center as well as a great attraction, home to a Japanese garden and an archaeological site.
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A 16C building with an elegant Classicist facade, home to the city's first pharmacy and an intriguing Pharmaceutical Museum.
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Transylvania's second largest church boasts a 14C altarpiece, beautiful star-shaped vaulted ceiling, and a 76m tower.
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Internationally recognized biosphere, this national park offers diverse fauna, magnificent landscapes, and gorgeous glacier lakes.
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Dating to the 15C, this fortress boasts several Baroque attributes and since its recent renovation, has served as a cultural center.
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With a varied cultural scene, Romania's second largest city offers monuments, architecture, and vibrant nightlife to its visitors.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Sighisoara
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The birthplace of the infamous Vlad Dracula, this city is a well-preserved medieval citadel with fortifications dating to the 13C.
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Take a walk through the ancient streets, tracing the elaborate 12C fortification system or simply enjoying the archaic ambiance.
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One of the city's former barbicans, this 14C clock tower houses a museum that follows the medieval history of Sighisoara.
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Climb up the 17C roofed stone staircase towards the 16C church with ancient decorative details, and visit the adjacent cemetery.
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A 17C building housing an educational cultural center, as well as a highly recommended souvenir shop with traditional handicrafts.
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A 14C fortress surrounded by a moat, home to the Fagaras County Museum with its exhibits of Roman relics and glass-painted icons.
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With its towering summits and perfectly clear glacier lakes, Romania's first national park will amaze and delight any nature lover.
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Offering serene respite from the city, this reserve is home to centuries-old trees and is set on Europe's largest grassland plateau.
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Explore this little known and highly under-appreciated 14C stronghold, enjoying its sweeping views and invigorating mountain air.
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The birthplace of the infamous Vlad Dracula, this city is a well-preserved medieval citadel with fortifications dating to the 13C.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Brasov
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Set against a picturesque backdrop of the Carpathian mountains, this popular city is known for its well preserved historic attractions.
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Transylvania's finest Gothic church is known for its famous organ, as well as its collection of old carpets.
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Stroll through this lovely city admiring its wealth of well preserved historic sites, set against a beautiful mountainous backdrop.
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Ride the funicular up the mount for a breathtaking panorama of the city, or brave the hilltop nature reserve and its hiking trails.
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Transylvania's biggest aqua park offers fun for the entire family, boasting pools, water slides, saunas, and Turkish baths.
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Climb the famous saw-like ridge of this mountain range, exploring the precipitous and thrilling adventure awaiting you at the top.
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Day trip to Prejmer Fortified Church
Boasting well-preserved fortification elements such as battlements and barbicans, this 13C fortified church is a historic landmark.
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A rich museum housing collections of 18C-20C paintings, as well as exhibits of European porcelain and Oriental decor.
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A museum tracing the local history from the Paleolithic period, through Bronze and Iron Ages, and to the Guilds of medieval Brasov.
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This 15C defensive system is comprised of several towers, gates, and walls, including the Black Tower, Weavers' Bastion, and more.
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Dedicated to folk handicraft, this museum showcases regional garb, 16C silver jewelry, traditional weaving techniques, and more.
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Home to the famous Peles Palace, this scenic mountain resort is the perfect destination for active travelers who love the outdoors.
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Set on the Bucegi Mountain range, this unique natural rock formation bears striking resemblance to the Great Sphinx of Giza.
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Transport yourself back in time in this charming district, riddled with historic buildings and authentic old time Romanian culture.
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This 13C market square is lined with some of Brasov's best preserved old buildings and has witnessed centuries of local history.
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The largest adventure park in Eastern Europe, spanning 14 rope courses of varying difficulty that will excite all ages.
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Visit Brasov's most beautiful three-nave synagogue, established in 1901 and boasting exceptional Spanish style design.
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Two picturesque Neo-Renaissance castles - the larger Peles and the smaller Pelisor - boasting exquisitely ornate interior.
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Mistakenly called Dracula's Castle, this 14C fortress is adjacent to an open-air museum and houses collections of furniture and art.
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Set against a picturesque backdrop of the Carpathian mountains, this popular city is known for its well preserved historic attractions.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Bucharest
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The capital of Romania serves as the country's historic, cultural, and financial center, offering a myriad of attractions and sights.
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Wander through the streets of Romania's largest city, enjoying its eclectic architecture, unique ambiance, and fine churches.
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Home to various art and history museums, this massive parliament building is the largest in the world and requires a guided tour.
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Set in a former Royal Palace, this museum holds the largest national exhibits of Romanian fine art, as well as international works.
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A superb example of Wallachian Renaissance architecture, this abbey boasts a choir famed for its repertoire of byzantine music.
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This 17C palace is a superb example of Romanian Renaissance architecture, surrounded by fine gardens and housing an art museum.
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Offering a fun adventure for the whole family, this leisure park features rope courses, bike rentals, paintball, workshops, and more.
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The capital of Romania serves as the country's historic, cultural, and financial center, offering a myriad of attractions and sights.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia