Visit ROMANIA!
A land of diversity, ruggedly beautiful, Romania has a lot to offer to its visitors, from traditional villages, where customs are being kept for thousands of years, to medieval castles and impressive landscapes. Cruise through the channels of the Danube Delta in the south or visit the villages in the northern part of the country, you'll be amazed.
SINAIA
Located in a beautiful mountainous region, at the foothills of the Bucegi Mountains , about 120km from Bucharest and 44km from Brasov, in the Prahova Valley, Sinaia is one of the oldest and most famous mountain resorts, often referred to as "The Pearl of the Carpathians". Sinaia takes its name from the 17th-century monastery built here by a Romanian nobleman after undertaking a pilgrimage to Mount Sinai, Egypt. Sinaia boasts ski slopes at an altitude of 2000 m, on the plateau of the Bucegi mountains.
BRASOV
Brasov is one of the largest and most cherished cities of the country. Surrounded on three sides by mountains, it was a perfect place for a medieval settlement. The old city, founded in 1211, is one of the best preserved cities in all of Europe. It was thoroughly restored to the delight of an increasing number of tourists. It is the capital city of Brasov County, in central Romania, in Transylvania, at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. Braşov boasts everything from dynamic modern city life to old world charm and fascinating scenery.
SIBIU
Is one of the most visited towns by tourists in Romania.
It is set in a valley amongst the mountains with a beautiful setting. The historic centre itself was declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 2004. Sibiu is known as the cultural stronghold of Romania. It was the "European Capital of Culture" in 2007.
MARAMURES
Is an intriguing place full of history and tradition. This area is mostly noted for it’s skillful wood carvers. As a result you will find unique structures such as houses and churches made purely out of wood. 8 of these monuments were listed in 1999 in the UNESCO world heritage.
DANUBE DELTA
The delta of the Danube River represents one of the last natural paradises in Europe, a network of channels, lakes, and lushly vegetated forests. It is home to a fascinating mix of cultures and people. The waters of the Danube, which flow into the Black Sea, formed the largest and best preserved of Europe's deltas. The Danube delta hosts over 300 species of birds as well as 45 freshwater fish species in its numerous lakes and marshes. You will have the opportunity to see such birds as glossy ibis, spoonbills, pelicans, rollers, white tailed eagle and more.
PELES CASTLE
In the natural back drops of the Carpathian mountains the Palace of Peles is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture. Used to be the Romanian Royalty Summer residence and retreat.
BRAN CASTLE
Often referred to as "Dracula's Castle", originally built as a fortress for the Knights of the Teutonic in 1212. It was later re-built in 13 C by the Saxons to protect the city of Brosov. Some versions refer to Bran Castle as the base for Vlad Tepes; although this point is heatedly debated among Dracula fans.