Be sure to set aside some time to visit Hunedoara’s Corvin Castle, built in the 14th century, or King Carol I’s incredibly luxurious and architecturally magnificent 19th-century home, Peleş Castle. Add to these the attractions of medieval towns like Braşov, Sighişoara, and Sibiu with their cobbled walkways and quaint eateries and boutiques.
If you are considering Romania as an easy-to-reach vacation destination then be sure to add these five attractions to your Romanian holiday bucket list.
From the highest of peaks, the views are seemingly unending - and the knowledge that the local wildlife still roams free as it has for generations adds spice to any visit to Romania's unspoiled places.
The culture of Romania has been shaped by the myriad of self-contained villages that can be found across the country. The isolation of these villages was a result of centuries of neglect in terms of a modern road system that would connect the various community.
There is also a wealth of folk and village museums (including open-air 'skansens') that provide the visitor with a fascinating insight into a lifestyle that has changed very little over the centuries.
The summer months are when locals and visitors to Romania take advantage of the warmer weather to migrate to the Black Sea coasts and enjoy its many resorts and pulsating nightlife.
Hicking is endlessly rewarding in Romania, with something new around each bend, be that a rolling meadow the site of the snow-capped peaks in the distance, or a remote village where refreshments of traditional Romanian fare can be enjoyed.
