Romania : Must See
Here is what awaits visitors on their trip to Romania with Travel Europe: fortified medieval churches, ancient castles and walls, a both unique and wild natural beauty, deep caves in the Carpathians, picturesque towns or the authentic folklore of villages. With its legendary characters such as Dracula, Transylvania exudes a particularly mystical atmosphere. As for the capital Bucharest, it is particularly famous for its Parliament, the second largest building in the world behind the Pentagon.
Retezat National Park
With an area of around 40,000 hectares, it was the first national park in Romania. Walk in the park along the rivers and lakes and through the dense forests ... so many idyllic and amazing landscapes in Romania!
Transylvania
Many myths arise from the mere mention of Transylvania, especially the stories of Count Dracula. The landscapes of Transylvania are mainly characterized by valleys, plateaus and dense forests. Foggy, mystical atmosphere invites you to dream. In addition, the region is also home to important thermal health resorts.
Sighisoara
The medieval old town of Sighisoara is a little jewel of Transylvania and a Unesco world heritage site. With its charming colorful houses, it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful fortified towns in Europe. Not to be missed: the clock tower, the Church of St. Nicholas or the Orthodox Church of the Trinity.
Sibiu
Discover the historic city of the Saxons, which is known for its ramparts, its palaces, but also for its squares. Stroll the streets with old houses and red roofs and stop at the Astra Museum, which covers over 300 years of Romanian rural architecture.
Bran
Bran is a historic city in Transylvania, best known for its extraordinary castle. Built on a rock, it was the home of Vlad Tepes, nicknamed the Impaler. This prince inspired the writer Bram Stocker to write his Dracula novels.
Bucharest
The Romanian capital is known for its gigantic Parliament Palace. The contrasting city is sometimes referred to as "little Paris" because of the many French influences in its architecture. The main attractions of the city include the Basarab Bridge, a large viaduct and monuments of communist architecture.
