Romania Transylvania

Brasov is a city in Romania and the administrative county center, as well as the 7th most populous city in Romania. It is located in the Transylvania region, surrounded by the Southern Carpathians, and is notable for being the birthplace of the national anthem of Romania. With its central location, Brasov is a suitable location from which to explore Romania, and the distances to several tourist destinations are similar. It is also the largest city in a mountain resorts area. The old city is very well preserved and is best seen by taking the cable-car to the top of Tampa Mountain. Other attractions include Biserica Neagra, the Schei district, Catherine's Gate, and the Brasov Citadel.

Sibiu is a city in Transylvania, Romania, north-west of Bucharest. The city straddles the Cibin River, a tributary of the river Olt. Sibiu is one of the most important cultural centers of Romania and was designated the European Capital of Culture for the year 2007, along with the city of Luxembourg. Formerly the center of the Transylvanian Saxons, the old city of Sibiu was ranked as "Europe's 8th most idyllic place to live" by Forbes. It's main attractions include the surrounding Fagaras Mountains, the ancient historic center, a few lovely squares, and the medieval fortification system.

TimiSoara is the capital city of Timis County, and the main social, economic and cultural center in western Romania. One of the largest Romanian cities (the third most populous city in the country, as of 2011 census), Timisoara is considered the informal capital city of the historical region of Banat. The city is a candidate to become, in 2021, the European Capital of Culture. The city center largely consists of lovely buildings from the Austrian Empire. Others landmarks include the Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral, St. George's Cathedral, the synagogue, the fortress bastion, and the Millennium Church.

Targu Mures is the seat of Mures County in the north-central part of Romania, and is the 16th largest Romanian city. Some of its best attractions are the Fortress Church, the citadel, the St John the Baptist Church, the old City Hall, and the Cultural Palace.

Sighisoara is a city on the Tarnava Mare River in Mures County, Romania. Located in the historic region of Transylvania, Sighisoara is the birthplace of the historic Vlad Tepes, who had been the inspiration for Bram Stoker's bloodthirsty Count Dracula. This city is a popular tourist destination for its well-preserved walled old town. Some of its landmarks include the 13C Clock Tower, a 12th-century Saxon citadel, Church on the Hill as well as the covered staircase leading to it, and the House of Vlad Dracul.

Cluj-Napoca, commonly known as Cluj, is the second most populous city in Romania, after the national capital Bucharest, and the seat of Cluj County in the northwestern part of the country. Today, the city is one of the most important academic, cultural, industrial and business centers in Romania. Among other institutions, it hosts the country's largest university, Babes-Bolyai University, with its famous botanical garden; nationally renowned cultural institutions; as well as the largest Romanian-owned commercial bank. Other attractions include St. Michael's Church, Orthodox Cathedral, Central Park, the National Museum of Transylvanian History, and the Ethnographic Museum.

Arad is the capital city of Arad County, historically situated in the regions of Crisana, and having recently extended on the left bank of the Mures river, in Banat region of western Romania. An important industrial center and transportation hub on the Mures River, Arad is also the seat of a Romanian Orthodox archbishop and features two universities. It had one of the first music conservatories in Europe. The city is the 12th largest city in Romania, and the third largest city in the western part of the country, behind Timișoara and Oradea. Its attractions include the Fortified Town,several remarkable palaces, the Serbian Church, the beautiful Neolog Synagogue, and more.

Oradea is the capital city of Bihor County and Crisana region, is one of the important centers of economic, social and cultural development in the western part of Romania, retaining these characteristics throughout history. The city is nestled between the hills that separate and unify in a harmonious way with plain Crisana. Located on the banks of Crisul Repede River, that divides the city into almost equal halves, it is the gateway to Central and Western Europe. Its main attractions include the Episcopal Palace, several interesting churches, the historic center, and the Republic Street.

Miercurea Ciuc is the county seat of Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Szekely Land, a Hungarian-speaking ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania, and is situated in the Olt River valley. Petofi Street is the main pedestrian street in the city. It houses numerous restaurants and cafes. Their Szekely specialties conjure up images of a small city in Western Europe. Miercurea-Ciuc is home to the Baroque church at Sumuleu Ciuc and, in the city center, the Miko Castle, built in a late Renaissance style.