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Romania at a glance
Romania attracts visitors from across the world who are drawn by its abundant opportunities for sight seeing and exploration. Amenities like Roman & Greek ruins, medieval castles, fortified citadels, old churches and open-air folk museums abound in Romania, from the Black Sea Coast to the high tracks in the Carpathian Mountains. Meanwhile, Romania boasts charming small towns and villages that are a living testament to the history of each region.
Dobrudja
From the antique town of Tomis to the Măcin Mountains - the oldest in Romania and the magnificent Danube Delta, Dobrudja is not only a scenic beauty but a region with an obvious calling for tourists. The Roman Monument of Adamclisi, the Roman Mosaic in Constanţa , the Greek ruins of Histria, Tomis and Callatis, the Genovese Lighthouse, together with the Great Turkish Mosques are a living heritage of past and present. The “Holy triangle” of Saon, Cocoş and Celik-Dere Monasteries together with the old church of Niculiţel in north of Dobrudja lures the travelers who seek a restful place away from modern life. And, like nowhere in Europe, the land between dreams and the indescribable reality is waiting for you: the Danube Delta.
Bucovina & Maramureş
More than just beautiful, this land is famous world wide for its monasteries and folk traditions. The Moldavian Monasteries such us Voroneţ, Humor, Moldoviţa and Suceviţa are among few in the world that have painted frescoes on the outside walls. An art for eternity, the monasteries have been part of the UNESCO list of protected monuments for more than 30 years and in 1975 they won the highest distinction of honour „The Golden Apple”. The architectural style of Maramureş villages with their old fashioned houses and carved wood gates, together with the folk costumes and local festivals are the centerpieces of the cultural experience in this region.
Transylvania
Every settlement in Transylvania is a new experience in this cradle of medieval vestiges. The grand buildings in Braşov, Cluj, Sibiu and Târgu Mureş, the old monuments and the museums preserve medieval history for eternity. Sighişoara, the UNESCO’s citadel 100 % inhabited together with the fortified churches of Biertan, Prejmer, Râşnov, and Viscri, are a living proof of the Saxon influence in the region. To all these, we add the Hungarian traditions you may find in the villages and the legendary Dracula’s Castle in Bran.
Wallachia
The location of most Romanian capitals throughout the ages and host of many battles in the past, Wallachia holds impressive numbers of monasteries like Curtea de Argeş, many towns and also the capital city of Romania: Bucharest. Having passed through ages of great transformations from the 15th century when Vlad the Impaler erected the fortified town to the interwar period when the city became 'The Little Paris' of Eastern Europe, Bucharest is now the scene of new opportunities. The Parliament Palace, Domniţa Bălaşa Church, the Folk and Peasant Museums are just a few of the main cultural attractions in the city. The Peleş Castle, the royal residence of all the Romanian kings along the ages is well worth a visit.
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Name: The Republic of Romania
Location: SE of Central Europe
Climate: temperate-continental
Area: 238,391 km 2
Population: 22,408,393 inhabitants
Administrative division: 1 municipium and 41 counties
Capital: Bucharest
Main cities: Constanţa, Iaşi, Cluj-Napoca, Timişoara, Braşov, Galaţi
National day: 1 st of December
Language: Romanian. Most people speak English.
Currency: LEU, plural LEI (coins and banknotes)
Measurement system: Metric (since 1866)
Time zone: Eastern Europe (GMT + 02:00)
Religion: 86.6% Orthodox, 5% Catholic, 3,5% Protestant, 1% Greek Catholic etc.

• Dobrudja
Tropheum Traiani Monument & Fortress (year 109) - Adamclisi
Mangalia:
Callatis Greek Ruins (6 th-7 th centuries, BC)
“Esmahan Sultan” Mosque (1590)
Constan ţa :
Tomis Greek Ruins ( 6 th – 7 th century BC)
Painted Tomb (5 th century AD)
The Aquarium & the Roman Mosaic
Genovese Lighthouse (1860)
Hunchiar Mosque (1868)
Ovid poet’s statue – by Giuseppe Mazzini
Casino Building (1910)
Histria Greek Ruins (6 th century BC)
Enisala Citadel
Turkish Mosque – Babadag
Cocoş Monastery (1833)
Celik-Dere Monastery (1844)
Saon Monastery (1846)
St. Atanasie Church (13 th century AD) – Niculiţel
Old Lighthouse (1802) – Sulina, Danube Delta
• Bucovina & Maramureş
Moldavian Monasteries: Moldoviţa(1410), Humor(1415) – UNESCO patrimony, Putna( 1469), Voroneţ(1488) – UNESCO patrimony, Arbore(1503), Suceviţa(1584), Dragomirna(1602)
Suceava:
Ruins of the Residence Fortress(14 th century)
Mirăuţi Church (1391)
The Royal Palace(1410)
Bucovina’s Folk Museum(1898)
Bogdana Church (1359)– Rădăuţi
Baia Mare:
Stephen’s Tower(1446)
Old City centre(1482)
Rozalia Chapel(1771)
Wood Church (1390) – C ălineşti-Căeni
Wood Church in Ieud(1718) – the largest icons on glass exibition in Romania
The Happy Cemetery – Săpânţa
Lăpuş – bronze deposit (axes, sickles, swords), dating from Hollostat
Pietrosu Natural Rezerve(3000ha) – UNESCO patrimony
Spas: Ocna Şugatag, Băile Borşa, Vatra Dornei, Poiana Negrii
• Transylvania
Braşov :
Black Church (1377)
St. Nicholas Church(1495) & First Romanian School building (1471)
White Tower(1494) & Black Tower
Weaver’s Bastion(1436)
Medieval houses: “Hirscher” House(1544), “Kammer” House (1587)
Fortified Churches of: Biertan(1238), Hărman(1290), Prejmer(1450), Viscri(1494).
Râşnov Fortress(1335)
Bran Castle(1378)
Mikó Castle(1621)– Miercurea Ciuc
Odorheiu Secuiesc medieval town
Sighişoara Medieval Citadel(1224)-UNESCO patrimony
Târgu Mureş:
Ruins of medieval citadel (1653)
Palace of Culture(1913)
City Hall
Floral Cloque
Cluj Napoca:
St. Michael Cathedral (80 m tower, 1450)
Bánffy Palace(1785)
Reduta Building(1812)
Sâncrai Village(1288)- famous skillful artisans- carpenters, smiths, furriers, brick masons
Alba Iulia:
Alba Carolina Citadel(Vauban Style,1733)
Roman-Chatolic Cathedral (1291)
Coronation Cathedral(1922)
Corvin Castle(14 th century) – Hunedoara
Sarmisegetusa Regia - Dacian Fortress
Sibiu:
Old medieval building dating from 1292 – still functioning
Evangelical Church(15 th century)
Bruckental Palace(1788)
Iron Bridg (1839)
Spas: Poiana Braşov, Sângeorz Băi, Sovata, Bazna, Păltiniş, Balvanyos
• Walachia
Bucharest :
Princely Court Museum
Cotroceni Palace (1679)
Folk Museum (1936)
Domniţa Bălaşa Church (1885)
Parliament Palace
Holly Virgin Fortified Church(1647) – Galaţi
Amber Museum – Colţi
Peleş Castle (1873) & Sinaia Monastery (1695) – Sinaia
Tîrgovişte (1396) - former capital of Walachia (14 th -16 th century)
Curtea de Argeş Monastery(1517)
Poienari Fortress (14 th century)
Cozia Monastery(1388)
One Wood Made Monastery(1635) - Frânceşti
Tismana, Polovragi, Lainici Monasteries
Brâncuşi art masterpieces – Târgu Jiu
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