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  So many places to visit in Romania, so little vacation time available to see them. Read our recommendations on the best places to visit in Romania.

The team at ThereArePlaces has developed a proprietary method for evaluating the attractiveness of towns and regions as tourist destinations. We used this methodology to create our list of the best places to visit in Romania. We believe that the cities and regions described below are the country’s key tourist destinations, contain Romania's best attractions and urge you to visit them during your travels in Romania.

Romania has undergone profound political and economic changes since the 1989 revolution and is in a period of economic transition. Most tourist facilities, while being upgraded, have not yet reached Western European standards.

Romania possesses and inviting geography with some of the most beautiful countryside in Eastern Europe. Its access to the Black Sea, Carpathian Mountains, and the Transylvania countryside create the potential for interesting vacations: however, the potential of the attractions has not been realized and "tourist" Romania is not yet quite ready for prime time.

If you are interested in visiting Romania, we suggest that you do so as a member of tour group arranged through a reputable travel service. Individual travel, and car based touring in Romania are not for the faint of heart. (Read our article on How to evaluate tour operators.)
 
Read our sections on Romania Travel Information and Romania Facts to complete your basic preparation for vacationing in Romania.

 

 

Sunset in the Iron Gorge along the Danube

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Names in Teal are regions of the country.

Places in Bold are unusually attractive destinations.

Places in plain text are of significant interest to many travelers.

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Arm yourself with a good guidebook and research these recommended destinations before you travel, to help ensure that you have a great visit.  Read our article on Buying the right guidebook for you.

  • Bucharest  Click for a climate chart of the annual ranges of precipitation and temperature in Bucharest

    • Romania's capital is known for its mix of architectures: the French influence from the eighteen hundreds dramatically clashes with the stern utilitarianism of the communist era edifices. Bucharest has many attractive sights.


  • Black Sea Coast  Click for a climate chart of the annual ranges of precipitation and temperature in Constanta

    • Once winter departs, the Black Sea Coast is an idyllic location. When the good weather hits, the areas' beaches, resorts, and casinos fill rapidly.

 


  • Transylvania

    • The search for Dracula goes on and Transylvania is the prime crime scene.  If you want to visit this area, consider  Brasov  and Sinaia as base locations.


      • Brasov is a well-preserved medieval town and good winter recreation area.


      • Bran Castle is relatively close by and sold to the tourist as Dracula's Castle.

        • Vlad the Impaler, regarded by many as the "real" Dracula, was a guest at Bran Castle, which is a well preserved fortress from the Middle Ages.

          • The castle regarded as the "real" Dracula Castle is an out of the way ruin.


      • Sinaia is a mountain resort and its Peles Castle should be visited, if you are in the area.


  • Danube River

    • Many tourists see Romania on the popular Danube River cruises.  Usually the itinerary will include several countries and feature stops at small villages and major cities along the way.  Most cruises through the Romanian section of the Danube feature visits to Bucharest and Constanta, as well as sampling of a few "country" villages.

 

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Bucharest, the French influence on architecture

The communist influence on architecture

 

Bucharest street scene

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
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