Holiday destinations in Romania.

University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine BucharestManagement College I.M.A.P.A

Student: Bajenaru Valentina ElenaGroup 8218Teacher: Mihai Frumuselu

Main tourist landmarks of Romania

When we travel, of course we would love to visit the whole country – but this is usually not possible. Taking into consideration the general aspects of the country and the interests of a regular traveler, we have tried to include the most important landmarks of the country. We took into consideration specific traits of the country, the level of uniqueness, how touristy that place is, how beautiful and how representative that destination can be for the country. Feel free to comment, write your own ideas and give us your suggestions for other places in Romania.

We always tell our travelers that the real Romania begins where the asphalt ends. There are few countries in Europe, definitely even fewer so close to western Europe, where the rural world is so well preserved. In Romania, this world still lives according to old rules and ancient beliefs. Get up early in the morning and visit a village and its surroundings. If you wouldn’t take in consideration the cars, electrical poles, and peasants on horse-drawn carts speaking on cell phones, you might think you have gone 100 years back in time.

The Romanian Country Side

There are few castles in the world that can match the beauty of Peles Castle. And this is said not by us, but by other many worldwide newspapers and travel websites.Peles Castle, built at the command of the first Romanian king (actually a German prince), was the first truly modern castle in Europe. Construction started in 1873 and was finished only in 1914. The overwhelming interiors, boasting several styles from Moorish to German Neo-Renaissance, house fine collections of paintings, ceramics, sculptures and weapons. But the wood carving is the main asset of the castle, probably matched only by the beauty of the Carpathian Mountains which surround the castle like in a perfect postcard.

Peles Castle

For most visitors, the first sight they will encounter after reaching the top ridge will be Babel, which basically translates to “the old women.” These natural rock formations look almost like mushrooms and have been shaped by countless centuries of winds and rain. A similar formation is found at the Sphinx. Here the rock is massive and many visitors choose to have lunch in the shade of the gigantic formation.

Babel and the Sphinx

Bearing the nickname of Dracula’s Castle, no other landmark in the country of Romania has received as much attention as Bran Castle. • When the royal family was kicked out of the country by the communist government in 1948, Bran Castle was seized as public property. After a lengthy property dispute, it returned to Habsburg Empire hands and became the first private museum in Romania. • A large part of Bran Castle is open to visitation and a person can see many interesting artifacts accumulated through the previous royal residence and even earlier times.

Bran Castle

Travelling might not be just a trip to a new destination, but also a trip back in time if we visit well-preserved locations. In Romania there are several places like this, especially the old towns of Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov.

Medieval Towns

Sighisoara is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe and famous for being the birth place of Vlad Dracul, better known as Dracula. This fabulous UNESCO site, still not over-crowded with tourists, is a great place for walking tours. Its cobblestones streets and alleyways will lead you to the house where Vlad Dracul lived, the Church on the Hill which dates back to the 14th century. and to the extraordinary Clock Tower, the symbol of the town.

Sibiu, the European cultural capital in 2007, boasts the largest medieval town in Romania. Towers dating back to the 13th century, 15th century houses which still preserve their original frescoes, and the impressive Evangelical Church give Sibiu the feeling of a real medieval town frozen in time. To all these, add a vivid cultural life which includes jazz and classical concerts, theater, and film festivals.

Brasov, surrounded by green mountains and medieval fortified walls, is one of Romania’s most important tourist destinations. Built by Saxon colonists almost 800 years ago, the city of Brasov preserves its central old town which these days enjoys a vibrant street-life with many bars and restaurants. There is no way you can avoid the Black Church, as it is one of the largest churches in Eastern Europe. The main advantage of Brasov is its proximity to many other famous tourist landmarks in Romania. Just 16km from Brasov is the stunning UNESCO site of Prejmer, the best preserved fortified castle-church in the country. Passing through Poiana Brasov, the country’s most famous winter resort, you’ll arrive to Rasnov, the site of a great fortress perched on a hill with a splendid panoramic view over Transylvania. Not far away lies the castle of Bran, known best to foreign travellers as Dracula’s Castle.

http://covinnus.com/top-10-tourist-attractions-romania/

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/mar/30/romania-holiday-ideas

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