Corvin Castle
This creepy Gothic castle, with its drawbridge over a rushing river, leaps from all your favourite horror films but seems incongruously close to the industrialised, scarified buildings around it. And while it might lack crags and forests swirling round it, on the frightometer it be
Voroneţ Monastery
The Voroneţ Monastery is arguably the best known of the Southern Bucovina monasteries. It was built in just three months and three weeks by Ştefan cel Mare following a key 1488 victory over the Turks, Its known both for the quality of the exterior paintings and for its signature Vo
Putna Monastery
Some 28km northwest of Rădăuţi, along a forested road dotted by traditional villages, Putna Monastery (built 1466–81) was built by Ştefan cel Mare following his victory over the Turks at Chilia (a large white cross indicates where he stood). About 60 monks live here. Simple accommo
Suceviţa Monastery
The winding mountain road from Moldoviţa to Suceviţa Monastery, the largest and arguably finest Bucovina monastery, offers breathtaking views, reaching 1100m before descending. The heavily-frescoed church (built 1582–1601), inside the fortified monastic enclosure, has a bare wester
Snagov Monastery
A tiny island at the northern end of Snagov Lake is home to Snagov Monastery (and Vlad Ţepeş), a small stone church dating from 15th century with a lovely interior.There’s been a church here since at least the 11th century, when Mircea cel Bătrân first built a wooden structure. The
Bear Cave
Named after skeletons of the extinct cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) found by quarry workers 30 years ago, the Bear Cave is one of Romania’s finest. It’s well worth a day trip from Oradea, 82km northwest.The magnificent galleries of the cave (482m) extend over 1000m on two levels. Stupe
Humor Monastery
Founded by Chancellor Theodor Bubuiog under Moldavian Prince Petru Rareş, Humor Monastery, built in 1530, is surrounded by ramparts, with a three-level brick-and-wood lookout tower . Ascend it for views from the lookout deck. The narrow walls enclosing the last stretch of stairway
Peleş Castle
A 20-minute walk uphill of the town centre, of all the castles youll marvel at in Transylvania this one has to be the most magical. Fairy-tale turrets rise above green meadows, and grand reception halls fashioned in Moorish, Florentine and French styles collectively overwhelm. Endl
Alba Carolina Citadel
The imposing Alba Carolina Citadel, richly carved with sculptures and reliefs in a baroque style, is the dominant sight of the city of Alba Iulia, and worth stopping to see for a couple of hours. It was originally constructed in the 13th century, although the fortress you see today
Grigore Antipa Natural History Museum
One of the few attractions in Bucharest that are squarely aimed at kids, this natural history museum has been thoroughly renovated and now features modern bells and whistles such as video displays, games and interactive exhibits. Much of it is signed in English.
Central Eco
This combined museum and aquarium is a good primer on the deltas varied flora and fauna. There are stuffed animals on the main floor and a small but fascinating aquarium on the lower level, with ample signage in English. Highly recommended if youre traveling with kids and to get th
Permanent Exhibition of the 1989 Revolution
This work in progress is an ideal venue to brush up on the December 1989 anticommunist revolution that began in Timişoara. Displays include documentation, posters and photography from those fateful days, capped by a graphic 20-minute video (not suitable for young children) with Eng
Art Museum
Split into two galleries: the Galeria de Artă Românească, with over 20 works by Romanian artist Nicolae Grigorescu and others including Moldavian Petre Achiţemie; and the Galeria de Artă Universală, exhibiting foreign works.
Ethnographic Museum
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Princely Court
Curtea de Argeş was an early capital of Wallachia, and these ruins from the 14th century mark the spot where the court once stood. The main sight is St Nicholas Church, which dates from the time of Basarab I (1310–52). Many of the frescoes are originals. The tomb of early ruler Vla
Hotel Castle Dracula
Positioned roughly on the promontory where the Counts castle would have stood, Hotel Castle Dracula is lazily Gothic from the outside, but more interesting within (particularly in reception, where a stuffed hawk, wolf, raven and ferret watch you signing in). Corridors are lined wit
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