Romania Travel Stories and Advice
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Article Intro
Romania is the real magic land, with beautiful nature, interesting places and facilities for a superb vacation. The country is adored for its Black Sea coast, known since ancient times as Pontus Eksinus, and the Carpathian Mountains with breathtaking air and mineral springs, the Danube delta, lovingly referred to as 'Noah's Ark' for the innumerable number of animals, plants, fishes and birds – all found in one place. Romania is known for the oldest highlight of the coast, Mamaia resort, once the summer residence of King Ferdinand.
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The country is rich in historical and architectural monuments, many of which are under the protection of UNESCO. Thus, a number of monasteries in the territory of the country have been included into the World Heritage List. One of the largest and best preserved monasteries is Voronet, known for the beauty of heavenly blue frescoes and often dubbed 'Sistine Chapel of the East'.
Speaking about Romania, we cannot ignore the attractions associated with the name of the famous Count Dracula. Bistrita was the favorite city of the “legendary” vampire. Its architecture is typical of Transylvanian cities: small, beautiful two-and three-storied houses, and a large cathedral in the main square. But the medieval town of Sighisoara is renowned for being the birthplace of Vlad Tepes, better known to us under the name of Dracula. The city is surrounded by a wall, turning it into a real fortress. Sighisoara is, in fact, one of the few inhabited fortresses in Europe. More than a hundred homes in Sighisoara preserved their original medieval form. Of great interest to tourists is the so-called Mountain Church of the 14th century with a unique wooden staircase and a clock tower with amazing chimes.
A trip to Romania is impossible to imagine without a visit to the legendary Dracula's castle. Its official name is the Bran Castle, it is located in the homonymous village, not far from Brasov. The most famous landmark is the castle with lots of complicated pathways, halls, rooms, and it seems they are still haunted by the spirit of the famous vampire.
Some of the main architectural and historical landmarks worth visiting include places with magnificent nature, authentic Romanian villages where you can feel the genuine hospitality of the locals. Millions of those who come to Romania for the first time fall in love with this country, and the journey brings a lot of fun. It usually starts from Bucharest, where one can visit the Romanian Art Museum, the National History Museum, the Palace of Justice, the Stirbu Palace, the National Bank building, the Presidential Palace, the Konstakudilo palace, the Royal Palace, the Triumphal Arch, Antim Monastery, Mihai Voda Monastery, the Patriarchal church, and the Krotsulesku Church.
In the city of Cluj-Napoca the tourists will find the Ethnographic Museum, the Church of St. Michael's, the Botanui Palace which is the former residence of the princes of Transylvania. Going to Alba Iulia, you should not forget to pay a visit to the oldest museum in Romania, a citadel built by Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI, and the Cathedral rebuilt in the Gothic style.
Brasov is the city with a wonderful historical museum, the remains of the citadel, the Gothic Black Cathedral, the Church of St. Bartholomew, and the Town Hall. Religious pilgrimage can be performed to the city of Iasi, where tourists admire the cathedral and the two churches. Timisoara is the place known for its medieval castle, the Orthodox Cathedral, and the pseudo-Gothic tower in the center of the city, built by the Austrian Emperor Francis Joseph I.
Travelers heading to this gorgeous country should expect a great selection of Romanian tour operators ready to provide excellent service. Travel agents in Romania take good care of the locals who are among the most traveling in the region.
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