{"id":2752,"date":"2018-02-26T19:14:46","date_gmt":"2018-02-26T19:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/toptryps.com\/travel\/?p=2752"},"modified":"2023-02-17T13:35:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T13:35:56","slug":"top-sights-in-romania-best-places-to-visit-in-romania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toptryps.com\/travel\/?p=2752","title":{"rendered":"Top Sights in Romania – Best Places to Visit in Romania"},"content":{"rendered":"

Main Attractions in Romania<\/h1>\n

Romania is located in central Europe and is known for its beautiful and famed Transylvania region.  Romania has a cherished past, often associated with Dracula legend.  Its a small country, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains which attract tourists looking for excellent climbing, trekking, skiing adventures. Romania is a country packed with well-preserved history. The culture, iconic landmarks and beautiful landscapes make it a fantastic travel destination.
\nTransylvania<\/strong>
\nTransylvania, the part of Romania associated with fictional vicious vampires and a real historical figure of Vlad the Impaler, is in fact a charming part of Romania with no traces of its bloody past. Visitors can enjoy lively medieval towns, stunning castles, well preserved fortified churches, medieval fortresses as well as natural attractions such as ice caves or volcanic lakes.<\/p>\n

Time Zone:<\/strong> Seven hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time (GMT + 2)<\/p>\n

Area:<\/strong> 92,043 sq. miles (238,391 sq. km) – a little larger than the state of Minnesota<\/p>\n

Population:<\/strong> 19,334,000 (October 2016)<\/p>\n

Largest city:<\/strong> Bucharest (1,883,400) – Capital<\/p>\n

Main Ethnic Groups:<\/strong>
\nRomanian 84%, Hungarian 6.1%, Gipsy 3.1%, German 0.2%, Ukrainian 0.2%<\/p>\n

Religions:<\/strong>
\nChristian Orthodox 81%, Roman Catholic 4.3%, Reformed 3%, Greek-Catholic 0.7%, Unitarian 0.3%, Jewish, other.<\/p>\n

Official Language:<\/strong> Romanian<\/p>\n

Currency:<\/strong> Leu ( plural Lei<\/em> — pronunciation “lay” — abbreviations: Lei or RON )<\/p>\n

Climate:<\/strong> Temperate, four distinct seasons, similar to northeastern USA<\/p>\n

So Lets explore the best places to visit in Romania<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Bucharest<\/h2>\n
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\"Bucharest\"<\/p>\n

Bucharest<\/em> is the capital and largest city of Romania, as well as its cultural, industrial, and financial centre. It is located in the southeast of the country. The architecture throughout the city is a striking mix of eras and styles, with grand boulevards, medieval cobbled streets, Art Deco masterpieces, and Baroque palaces . Romania\u2019s capital and commercial centre has a great energy and the locals know how to have fun. Bucharest\u2019s most iconic landmark is the communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building.  With 1,100 rooms and its massive blue-print, it\u2019s the second largest building on the planet. Enjoy everything from the nightlife in the Lipscani district to the 15th-century Curtea Veche palace where Vlad the Impaler once ruled. Must-sees include the Romanian Athenaeum and Cismigiu Garden. The city is a combination of modern capitalism and remnants of the communist era, but tucked away in surprising pockets are graceful villas, 17th century churches, lovely parks, and trendy cafes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rasnov Fortress<\/h3>\n

Rasnov Fortress<\/strong> is a medieval citadel built in the 13th century. R\u00e2\u0219nov Citadel<\/em> is a historic monument and landmark in Romania. It is situated in R\u00e2\u015fnov,  and located on a rocky hilltop. It was built as protection against invading Tartars. Rasnov Fortress has been recently restored and tourists today can visit the impressive remains. Time here was time well spent! Yes, this historic place is mainly in ruins, but there is enough to see here. The view from the citadel is impressive and there are souvenir vendors and a coffee\/bar to offer drinks.<\/p>\n

\"Rasnov,<\/p>

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