Drive the Transfăgărășan

Neo-Renaissance royal retreat in the Carpathian foothills at Sinaia.

A Saxon walled town under Mount Tampa, the Black Church and Bran castle down the road.

Romania's summit at 2,544 m, on the Fagaras ridge above the Transfagarasan road.

Wander Transylvanian castles, painted monasteries, and Carpathian meadows of Romania

Discover Romania's medieval castles and folklore

Visit Cluj Napoca, the unofficial capital of Transylvania in Romania. Explore the Gothic St. Michael's Church (one of the largest in Romania, with a 76-meter tower), wander through the historic Union Square (surrounded by colorful Baroque buildings), and see contemporary art at the National Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca (housed in a former 18th-century palace). Don't miss the Central Park (with a lake and the iconic Casino building) and try local dishes like varza a la Cluj (cabbage rolls) at a traditional restaurant.

Explore Corvin Castle, also known as Hunedoara Castle, a Gothic-Renaissance fortress in Transylvania, Romania. Built in the 14th century, it features a drawbridge, towers, and a knight's hall. It is one of the largest castles in Europe and is associated with legends of Vlad the Impaler.

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