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★ 4.6Kid-friendly
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Black Church
Gothic church dominating the old town square and one of Brașov’s most photographed sights.
⏱ 1 hour✦ Spring, Summer
Cathedral
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Romania
Dracula's castle, painted monasteries, Carpathian Mountains, and medieval towns
CulturalAdventure
Capital
Bucharest
Language
Romanian
Currency
Romanian Leu (RON)
Time zone
EET (UTC+2)
Plug
Type F, 230V
Best time
May–June, September
Editor's note
Romania offers a mix of medieval towns, rolling hills, and vibrant cities. Bucharest combines historic architecture with lively cafés, while Brașov and Sibiu bring charm with mountain backdrops and old fortifications. The countryside is peaceful and full of traditional culture.
Cities
Where to start in Romania
Brașov
Mountain city with medieval center.
Naturehistory
Cluj-Napoca
Youthful city with strong café culture.
Studentsnightlife
Sibiu
Well-preserved old town with charm
Culturearchitecture
Bucharest
Dynamic capital with wide boulevards.
City breaksnightlife
Attractions
Must-see in Romania
Brașov
Sibiu
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★ 4.6Kid-friendly
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Council Tower
Climb to the top for panoramic red roof views over Sibiu’s charming old town.
⏱ 45 minutes✦ Spring, Summer
Viewpoint
Bucharest
★
★ 4.6Kid-friendly
€€
Palace of the Parliament
One of the largest buildings in the world and Bucharest’s most famous landmark. Guided tours reveal its massive interiors.
⏱ 1.5 hours✦ Spring, Autumn
Landmark
Culture & local tips
Travel like you've been before.
Money
Use leu (RON), not euros
Most places refuse euros or give terrible rates. Withdraw from bank ATMs (BCR, BRD, Transilvania) — avoid Euronet.
Tipping
10 % in cash
Hand the tip directly — many card terminals don't allow tipping. Round up taxis and bar tabs.
Transport
Bolt over taxis
Bolt is everywhere in Bucharest, Cluj and Brașov — cheap, reliable and the price is fixed. Street taxis sometimes overcharge tourists.
Etiquette
Cover up at monasteries
Painted monasteries in Bucovina and Transylvania require modest dress. Wrap skirts are usually provided.
Driving
Mountain roads take time
Transfăgărășan and Transalpina are open roughly June–October. Average 30–40 km/h — plan a full day, not a quick crossing.
Safety
Stray dogs
Less common than a decade ago but still around. Don't approach, don't feed; cross the street if a pack appears.
Culinary journey
Discover Romania’s hearty traditional dishes
Dessert
Papanași
Fried doughnuts topped with sour cream and jam.
Main course
Sarmale
Cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice, served with sour cream.
Street Food
Mici
Grilled minced meat rolls served with mustard and bread.
Main course
Ciorbă de burtă
Creamy tripe soup with garlic and vinegar flavor.
Speak the language
A little Romanian goes a long way.
Learn useful Romanian phrases. Start a free lesson now.
Start a free lesson →Phrase starter
- Bună ziuaGood day
- MulțumescThank you
- Vă rogPlease
- Scuzați-măExcuse me
- Vorbiți engleză?Do you speak English?
- Nota, vă rogThe bill, please
Practical info
Before you go.
Visa & entry
EU/EEA citizens enter freely; others may need a visa.
Connectivity
Strong 4G/5G in cities; widely available WiFi
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