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Romania Highlights and Events
Travel in Romania with Intrepid
A place of mythic legends and dark tales, modern-day Romania impresses with its fine collection of ancient monasteries, age-old churches and character-filled castles. But it's the unexpected delights that also shine bright. Majestic mountains, forests made for hiking, a sophisticated capital brimming with architectural beauty and chic coastal resorts ensure Romania has plenty of aces up its sleeve.
Experience Romania's highlights on these trips
Explore Eastern Europe
18 days
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St Petersburg to Istanbul
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Highlights
- See ornate churches, monasteries and towers in the medieval town of Sighisoara
- Visit the gothic-style Black Church located in the Saxon city of Brasov
- Discover the magic, mystery and myths of Transylvania
- Travel through pastoral fields in rural Romania
- Be treated to homemade wine and fresh produce while on a homestay in Viscri
- See where the legend of Dracula began at Bran Castle
- See Bucharest's elegant palaces and grand squares on a guided walking tour
- Be immersed in Romanian folklore and tradition in historic Maramures
Romania's Top Picks
Bucharest's Palace of Parliament is the biggest office building in Europe
Top 5 Classic Castles of Romania
- Bran Castle: Possibly Romania's best known castle, Transylvania's Bran Castle is linked to the legend of Dracula, although somewhat tenuously. Regardless, tourists flock in to see the heritage art, historic treasures and secret passages that all good castles are made of. A short trip from Brasov, this interesting attraction should be high on every traveller's list.
- Hunyad Castle: Watch towers? Check. Drawbridge? Check. Dark History? Check. Hunyad Castle has all the classic hallmarks of a typical European castle. Once the prison of notorious Vlad the Impaler, Hunyad Castle's unique Gothic-Renaissance style is a result of extensive restoration after years of neglect.
- Fagaras Castle: This ancient fortress and castle may lack the opulence of others, but is worthy of admiration for its enduring powers. Still surrounded by the moat which protected it for centuries, Fagaras Castle is a wonderful example of effective fortification - with enormous walls and towers built to withstand war and invasion.
- Peles Castle: Nestled within the Carpathian Mountains, this gorgeous castle straight out of a fairytale is the perfect example of palatial bliss. With 30 bathrooms, an impressive collection of fine art, an extensive armour collection, manicured gardens, marble fireplaces and imposing statues, Peles Castle is one of Romania's grandest.
- Pelisor Castle: Located within the Peles Castle complex, this castle is most famous for its decadent room made of gilded gold. Featuring Art Nouveau-style furnishings and art, plush interiors and an oak panelled lobby, Pelisor Castle certainly works its old-world charm.
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Romania at a glance
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- Bucharest (population 2.4 million)
- 22.2 million
- Romanian
- RON
- (GMT+02:00) Athens, Bucharest, Istanbul
- Type C (European 2-pin), Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth)
- +40
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