8 Best Places to Visit in Romania

1. 5. Bucharest

1.1. Bucharest is a city that combines the old with the new

1.1.1. Visitors might come across

1.1.1.1. a centuries-old building

1.1.1.2. a modern high rise

1.1.1.3. and a Communist-style building

1.2. This modernizing European capital boasts

1.2.1. the largest Parliament building in the world

1.2.1.1. with 3,100 rooms and 12 stories high

1.3. Also not to be missed in Bucharest is the old town center

1.3.1. with its narrow cobblestone streets

1.3.2. and old buildings, including medieval churches.

2. 6. Sighisoara

2.1. located in Transylvania, Sighisoara is one of

2.1.1. the best places to visit in Romania

2.2. During the 12th century German craftsmen and merchants, The Transylvanian Saxons

2.2.1. were invited here by the King of Hungary

2.2.1.1. to settle and defend the frontier

2.3. Every July a Medieval Festival takes place in the old citadel

2.4. The landmark of the city is The Clock Tower

2.4.1. a 64 meter (210 foot) high tower build in 1556.

3. 7. Sinaia

3.1. Sinaia is a mountain resort town that grew up around

3.1.1. a monastery that was named for Mount Sinai

3.2. King Charles I built his summer home

3.2.1. known as Peles Castle

3.2.1.1. it also is a popular tourist attraction

3.3. The town is noted for having pretty flowers

3.3.1. but visitors who pick them can find themselves in hot water

3.3.1.1. as this is not allowed.

4. 8. Brasov

4.1. Located in central Romania

4.1.1. Brasov boasts everything

4.1.1.1. from dynamic modern city life

4.1.1.2. to old world charm and fascinating scenery

4.2. Surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains

4.2.1. the city is considered a mountain resort

4.2.1.1. with skiing and ice skating facilities

4.3. A top sight is the Black Church

4.3.1. a Gothic cathedral so named because

4.3.1.1. smoke from a huge 17th century fire blackened the stones

4.4. Visitors also may want to take a stroll down Rope Street.

4.4.1. which is the narrowest street in the country

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6. 1.Mamaia

6.1. Located on the Black Sea

6.1.1. Mamaia is Romania’s most popular seaside resort

6.2. Mamaia is small

6.2.1. and it is situated on a strip of land that is about 8 km (5 miles) long

6.3. It has great white sand beaches

6.3.1. just made for sunning or people-watching

6.4. Mamaia has a water park

6.4.1. but activities are limited for small children

6.4.2. Adults might enjoy a few lessons at the wind-surfing academy

7. 2. Danube Delta

7.1. The majority of the Danube Delta

7.1.1. Europe’s second largest river delta

7.1.1.1. lies in Romania

7.2. Originally part of the Black Sea

7.2.1. the Danube Delta is a good place to observe nature

7.3. It is home to many unique species of plants and animals in Europe

7.3.1. as well as contains 23 different ecosystems

7.3.1.1. including some of the world’s largest wetlands

7.4. Previous visitors rave about the spectacular sunsets

7.4.1. and highly recommend taking a slow boat ride on the river.

8. 3. Timisoara

8.1. Located in western Romania

8.1.1. Timisoara is one of the country’s largest cities

8.1.1.1. dating back to the early 13th century

8.2. The city has bounced back after

8.2.1. sustaining heavy bombing damage

8.2.1.1. from both sides during World War II

8.3. the Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral was only built in the 20th century

8.3.1. but the central, notable for its 11 towers

8.3.1.1. houses many historic religious objects as well as vintage icon paintings

9. 4. Cluj-Napoca

9.1. Cluj-Napoca is considered

9.1.1. the unofficial capital of the historical region of Transylvania

9.2. The city, which pre-dates the Roman colonization

9.2.1. is one of Romania’s arts and cultural centers

9.3. Home to a large Hungarian population

9.3.1. Cluj-Napoca features a statue honoring one Hungarian king

9.4. the Gothic St. Michael’s Church

9.4.1. has the tallest church tower in the country

9.5. The National Museum of Art

9.5.1. housed in a former palace

9.5.1.1. has a large collection of work by Romanian artists