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Romania - Travel Guide
Dense fog covers dark forests, where gruesome wolf howls frighten the unsuspecting traveller. This image of Romania goes back to the novel “Dracula” by Bram Stoker. Romania, by contrast, is complex and very different from what our clichés might make us believe.
Waterfalls, caves, unique animals and plants, glacial lakes and impressive monuments prove that there is nothing to be afraid of here, but a lot to marvel at.
Romania is situated in the South East of Europe and borders Hungary, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Moldova, the Black Sea, Serbia and Montenegro.
“The land of the green mountains”, the Apuseni range in the Western Carpathian area, accommodates in its natural park a huge diversity of flora and fauna. You might also try your luck digging for gold in one of the rivers and creeks.
There are a lot of natural parks in the Banat mountain area with bears, lynxes and wolves, among others, for example the Retezat National Park or the Nature Park Iron Gate. The visible traces of the ancient Dacians, their fortresses of Sarmizegetusa Regia, Costesti Blidaru, Banita and Capalna, were designated World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO.
The Bukovina is a fascinating place, whose monasteries attract many visitors, for example at Arbore, Humor or Dragmirna, designated World Heritage Sites of the UNESCO as well. These are wonderful places to enjoy the enchanting nature, such as in the National Park of Calimani.
The Danube delta harbours 325 bird species and more than 100 fish types animal lovers can delight in, especially in the biosphere reserve declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990.
The most original region is Maramures. The wooden churches are World Heritage Sites of the UNESCO (for example at Barsana or Budesti). Moreover, the quaint Merry Cemetery in Sapanta and a trip with the nostalgic steam train (Mocanita) through the water valley are unique experiences.
The Black Sea coast is an inviting place to wind down in the bathing locations Portiza, Mamaia, Constanta or Olimp, among many others.
The South Carpathian region attracts many travellers interested in mountain climbing, mountain biking or visitors looking for distraction in the Horezu monastery, another World Heritage Site of the UNESCO.
The capital of Bucharest displays a rich cultural and culinary panoply: you can explore the romantic quarter Curtea Veche, visit the second largest building in the world called Palatul Popului, marvel at the caravansary Hanul lui Manuc of the 18th century or stroll along the elegant palaces and magnificent building of the major avenue Calea Victoriei.
You should not miss Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture in 2007, with its colourful programs and cultural events.
Last but not least, the legendary area of Transylvania exalts the imagination with many castles (for example Bistrita or Brasov), dense woods and the Castle Churches at Biertan or Valea Vilor, designated World Heritage Sites of the UNESCO.
Romania is a country of many possibilities and should not be missed. And don’t worry, you can leave the garlic cloves at home!
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