Romania is famous for its heritage, culture, folk tales, pristine nature and, of course, attractions, most of which are unique in Europe and even throughout the world.
Here are 20 beautiful sights of Romania:
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Mud Volcanoes, Buzau
Situated in Burke, a small village of Buzau, mud volcanoes are a pretty impressive sight reminiscent of the surface of the moon. This phenomenon is due to underground gas eruptions. Due to its features and unique species of plants found here, this area is a protected botanical and geological reserve.
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Sighisoara, Transylvania
One can hardly expect that the birthplace of Vlad Tepes, also known as Dracula, will be an animated fairy tale. The crowding of narrow cobbled streets, colorful houses and mighty watchtowers. Sighisoara attracts with its magnificent Gothic and Saxon architecture. And since 1999 it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Statue of Decebalus, Orsov
The statue of Decebala, 55 m high and 25 m wide near the city of Orsova, is the largest sculpture in Europe. Carved into a rocky ledge overlooking the Danube, the monument depicts the last king of Dacia. This huge statue can only be reached by boat, but if you want to admire it from afar, there is a small parking lot along the road where you can stop and enjoy the view.
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Letheian Forest, Danube Delta
Nestled among the sand dunes between the Danube branches of Chilia and Sulina, the Lethea Forest is not only Romania’s oldest nature reserve, but also the northernmost subtropical forest in the world. This is a magical place where wild horses roam freely and centuries-old oaks stand side by side with swinging vines, orchids and water lilies.
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Voronetsky Monastery, Bukovina
Part of the UNESCO-listed painted monasteries of Bukovina, the Voronets Monastery is one of the most valuable religious monuments in Romania. Also known as the Sistine Chapel of the East, this architectural pearl of the 15th century stands out for its unique shade of blue, represented in its wonderful frescoes. The monastery is located near the town of Gura Humorului, in Suceava County.
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Sphinx, Bucegi Mountains
Located at an altitude of 2,216 m, in the Bucegi Natural Park (Southern Carpathians), the Romanian Sphinx is a miraculous copy of the Great Sphinx of Giza. A peculiar form of megalith is the result of wind erosion.
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Jolly Cemetery, Sapanta
If you thought cemeteries were cold, creepy places, then most-beauty.ru will show that you were wrong. It is located in the town of Sepinza. The “Merry Cemetery” is replete with colorful tombstones, decorated with good-natured images and poems that make fun of the lives of those who are buried there.
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Danube Delta
The Danube Delta is home to 300 species of birds, 160 species of fish and the world's largest reed beds. This wildlife paradise is also the best-preserved delta in Europe, and its 23 natural ecosystems include everything from swamps and floating reed islands to lakes, forests and sandy areas. The diversity of fauna and flora is unique on the continent and makes the Danube Delta a great place for ecotourism. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Wooden churches of Maramures
Thanks to its bucolic landscapes, centuries-old traditions and almost 100 wooden churches scattered around, a visit to this picturesque corner of Romania looks like a step back in time.
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Eight wooden churches of Maramures have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, which describe them as “outstanding examples of folk religious wooden architecture resulting from the exchange of Orthodox religious traditions with Gothic influences, demonstrating a high level of artistic maturity and craft skills”.
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Living Lights, Buzau
Locally known as Focul Viu, the Lopatari live fire is a rare occurrence caused by the release of natural gas through cracks in the surface crust. The area where these 30-50-centimeter flames have been burning for thousands of years has been declared a geological reserve and is located about 60 km from the city of Buzau.
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Salina Turda, Cluj
The salt mine, turned into an underground amusement park, Salina Turda is one of the most amazing and unique sights of Romania. The mine, built back in the Middle Ages, is one of the oldest in the world. The mine has a Ferris wheel, a lake for boating, a sports arena, a bowling alley and a museum are created. Guests can also play mini-golf, enjoy spa treatments or enjoy the 1,000-year-old stalagmites and spectacular light displays that adorn the interiors. Salina Turda is located near Cluj, and is the deepest underground attraction in the world.
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Ruginoasa houses (Ruginoasa Pits), Bihor
Located in the Apuseni Natural Park, in the Bihor county of Romania, the Ruginoasa Pit is a geological reserve covering an area of 20 hectares. A huge, ravine stands out for its reddish hue, otherworldly landscapes and many streams in the area.
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Mokanita, Visheu de Sus
One of the most authentic and fascinating experiences that you can get in Romania is a trip on a steam train from Mokanita by forest rail. The journey begins in Visheu de Sus and passes by vast, untouched pastures, fast-moving rivers and wild mountain forests.
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Sarmizegetusa Regia, Hunedoara
Sarmisegetusa Regia is a Dacian fortress in the Orastie Mountains, near the city of Hunedoara. Starting from the 1st century BC. e., an archaeological site, once the capital of the Dacian Kingdom, consists of 3 main components: a fortress, a sacred territory and a civil quarter. These well-preserved remains are beautifully located on top of a 1,200-meter high mountain plateau and demonstrate some exceptional military and religious architectural techniques, which led UNESCO to include them in World Heritage Sites.
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Corvin Castle
Corvin Castle is an impressive medieval Gothic building, considered the most impressive medieval castle in Romania. It is also known as Hunyad Castle after the official who built it. A wooden bridge has been laid to an impregnable castle, on which a statue of the patron saint of all bridges is installed - St. John of Nepomuk. Here you will also see a bear pit and a dungeon where people were tortured before.
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Bertan Fortress Church
The Bertan Fortress Church rises above all other buildings in Bertan. It was originally a Catholic church built when the region belonged to Hungary. After the Reformation, the church became Lutheran. Instead of building a new fortress that protected from the Ottoman conquerors, the townspeople decided to strengthen their church. Built in the late Gothic style, it is one of the largest fortified churches in the country. The church has two towers. The first was used to store food during the siege, and the second - to imprison husbands who wanted to divorce their wives.
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Piata Mare
Surrounded by medieval buildings, Plata Mare (Large Area) is a must-see in Sibiu, located in Transylvania. At the beginning of the XV century there was a grain market. Later, a tailors guild building appeared on the square. It was followed by houses, the Jesuit church and the Brookenthal Palace. The large square served as a venue for various gatherings, including festivals and executions.
Today in Piata Mare there are several attractions of Sibiu, restaurants. Various cultural events such as concerts and festivals are often held here.
And if the medieval atmosphere of Sibiu aroused your curiosity, embark on an independent journey to discover the 7 towers of the city. You will get tips that show the location of your next stop!
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Peles Castle
This stunning castle is located in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains, in the beautiful Sinai region, among the high forest. Its construction began at the end of the 19th century, in 1873, and was completed in 1914.
It was built as a summer residence for the Romanian royal family by King Carol I, and it seems that he is still waiting for the return of his former owners.
The walls of the castle are in excellent condition, and inside are thousands of exhibits brought from around the world.
After the establishment of the communist regime in 1947, the castle was transferred to the state and turned into a museum. This happened after the forcible abdication of the last monarch of Romania, King Michael I.
After the Romanian Revolution of 1989, Peles Castle was restored as a cultural object.
Interesting fact: Peles Castle was the first fully electrified castle in Europe and the first in the world where central heating passed through walls and floors.
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Bucharest Parliament Building
There are many interesting facts about the Palace of the Parliament or the People’s House, as the Romanians know it, but one thing is more than enough; according to the Academy of World Records, this is the largest, heaviest and most expensive civilian administrative building in the world. This shows not only the megalomania of Ceausescu, but also the architectural mastery of the Romanians who built it in the 1980s, using a huge amount of materials and cheap labor. To build this gigantic building, some of Bucharest's old historical parts were demolished. To understand how big it is, the Palace of Parliament is 270 by 240 meters, 86 meters high and 92 meters deep, 12 levels above ground and 8 below ground.
Walking from Union Square or sitting in Izvor Park, you can admire the massive silhouette of this gigantic building. Its construction took more than 14 years, the construction began during communism in 1983 and was completed in 1997. About 3 billion euros were spent on its completion. Today, the Romanian Parliament is here. The Palace of Parliament, of course, is one of the main tourist attractions in Bucharest.
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Bran Castle
If we are talking about castles, you cannot miss a visit to Bran Castle. Although now it looks more like a medieval amusement park. Bran Castle still impresses with its amazing architectural elements and art collections that are inside.
Bran Castle, or Dracula's Castle, as most people know, was built here more than 600 years ago and still has preserved something of the pride of the knights who crossed their threshold centuries ago.
Bran is located less than 30 km from Brasov and is built on a rock in a strategically important place. Currently, the Bran Museum is located here, which occupies four floors of the castle. It displays collections of ceramics, furniture, weapons and armor, and in the courtyard of the castle is a small village museum with traditional houses from the Rukar-Bran region.
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Summary
We showed only a small part of the many amazing sights of Romania. But photographs will not convey the beauty and atmosphere that reigns in this beautiful country. Most-beauty is waiting for your comments. You can share with us your impressions of these or other Romanian places.