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Bucharest Old Town Sunny Summer Day - Romania

Bucharest Old Town Sunny Summer Day - Romania

Why visit Romania

Rugged stone churches and dazzling monasteries dot a pristine landscape of rocky mountains and rolling hills. Transylvanian towns have stepped out of time, while vibrant Bucharest is all energy.

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Top places to visit in Romania

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Best Things to Do

From the Saxon splendour of Transylvania to bird-watching on the Danube delta, here's our guide to the best things to do in Romania.

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Best Time to Visit

From sun-soaked beaches to snow-covered ski slopes, Romania is a year-round destination. Here are the best times to visit for every kind of vacation.

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Things to Know

Here’s what first-time travelers need to know about this country of magnificent castles and medieval fortresses, diverse landscapes and vibrant cities.

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Best Road Trips

Here’s what first-time travelers need to know about this country of magnificent castles and medieval fortresses, diverse landscapes and vibrant cities.

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5 Shops

At first glance, Bucharest may be hard to define. The enormous Palace of Parliament gets the most attention as the second-largest administrative building…

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