Today we lead you through 10 best places to visit in Romania before you die. Romania is a beautiful country located in South Eastern Europe, famous for the Transylvanian legend of Prince Dracula and its castle. Presented by media as a country where poverty, street gypsies, and violence is a common thing, Romania will make you think twice before you believe that. There are some stunning places here, where you won’t think about your safety.
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Like we’ve mentioned in our list of places to visit in Croatia before you die, when people think of visiting Europe, west comes to mind more than east, aiming for France, Germany, etc. This list will show you fine alternative, the land where Danube flows, where the Great Carpathians rise, where beautiful rustic castles tell the story of the ancient times, and land where friendly and hearty people live.
Here are the 10 best places to visit in Romania before you die:
10. Peles Castle
Peles Castle is one of top three impressive landmarks of Romania, the castle where leaders decided the fate of the country. Found near the city of Brasov, this beautiful architectural monument is built in Neo-Renaissance style, and it looks amazing. As a tourist, you can explore the monumental fortress and admire the sheer luxury of the extravagant rooms (over 170 of them) in 3,200-square-metre (34,000 square feet) floor pan.
9. Turda Saltworks
The Salt mine of Turda is colossal, weighing around 38 million tons. Tour operators guide you through the maze of salt hallways, big and impressive mining rooms and huge black holes, from where many thousand tons of salt are extruded. Many locations inside have their own stories to tell, such as Altar Room, the Rudolf and Terezia Mine. If you’re visiting Romania, make sure to visit Turda salt mines.
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8. The Transfagarasan Road
If you travel through Romania by car, this place should be #1 on your list. The impressive road in the mountains was built by the former dictator of Romania. 40 lives were lost while building this staggering complex of racing turns, perfectly flat concrete, steep descents, and enchanting panoramas. Many times called the best road in the world, the Transfagarasan road offers a unique and exciting experience, especially if you have a fast car.
7. Ice Hotel at Balea
“Hotel of Ice – The Winter adventure on top of the Romanian Carpathians” – an interesting and picturesque attraction to visit in Romania is found at Fagaras Mountains. This hotel is a huge tourist attraction, drawing thousands of tourists every year. To book a stay at Ice Hotel, you might need to get on the waiting list. And when you manage to book the holidays you’ll enjoy all the fun in the winter times: skiing, snowboarding, trekking, ice sculpting, snowmobiling, etc.
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6. The Danube Delta
The majority of the Danube Delta lies in Romania; this place is great for hiking, and bonding with the nature. This place holds refuge for many species of plants and animals in Europe. There is a boat ride tour, which usually ends at sunset; the spectacular moment was described by many tourists who have experienced the sunset on Danube Delta.
5. Cluj-Napoca
This city holds the largest university in Romania, the Babeș-Bolyai University, with its famous botanical garden. Therefore, you can expect a lot of younger population and lively atmosphere in Cluj-Napoca. This charming town is second largest in the country, and a place where the Transylvania International Film Festival is held. Worth mentioning and visiting are St. Michael’s Church, the biggest in the country, and the National Museum of Art. Among the 10 best places to visit in Romania that are safe and beautiful, Cluj-Napoca takes the number 5.
4. Sibiu
Best described as the cultural gem of Romania, Sibiu enchants with its cobbled streets, baroque architecture and monuments in squares, mixing medieval with modern outlook. A place in Romania where many festivals and exhibitions are held, where cultural life flourishes. Sibiu competes with the town of Brasov for a prime in Transylvania’s finest visitor destination. Well worth visiting and exploring.
3. Mamaia
The best beach resort in Romania, with fine golden sand and turquoise sea, Mamaia is the place to visit when you want fine leisure on a fabulous beach with cocktails and good nightlife. This resort is most popular in Romania; even though a bit pricey, it offers numerous entertainment choices. Mamaia is a party destination when Sun sets; nightclubs and beach parties make holidays on Mamaia amusing.
2. Sighişoara
Dating from the 12th century, Sighişoara is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval towns in all of Europe and the UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvelous buildings, high baroque towers, cobblestone streets, magnificently designed religious monuments and churches can’t make you aloof. This is the home of the famous Vlad Ţepeş (The Impaler), who inspired Bram Stoker’s worldwide famous creation, Count Dracula.
And, the best place to visit in Romania before you die is: Bucharest
Visiting Romania, one can’t miss Bucharest. The capital of Romania is a perfect mixture of medieval monuments and modern skyline. Among hundreds of attractions to see in this city, worth mentioning is the largest Parlament building in the world. Around 1 million ton of marble was used to create this colossal construction in 1984. This city preserves centuries-old Orthodox churches and monuments but also some modern designed structures. Bucharest is our definite number 1 among these best places to visit in Romania before you die.
