Romania - attractions

The sights of Romania include not only long beaches , beautiful nature and fascinating mountain sight, but also a lot of castles, palaces and monasteries that are ready to share their beauty with the tourists who arrived in the country. The rich and fascinating history of Romania is easily read by its most interesting places, with which we invite you to get acquainted.

The main attractions in Romania

1. Dracula's castle . Before the advent of the books of Stephanie Meyer, who became a real bestseller, the most famous vampire was Count Dracula, whose birthplace is Romania.

   Dracula's castle is one of Romania's most popular attractions. This masterpiece was built in the end of the fourteenth century by the people of Bran village. But this castle was built not as the abode of a strong vampire, but as an ordinary defensive structure. This is much later, after the castle was replaced by many hosts, a legend was attached to it. And let all of us understand that the famous vampire graph, such as legends about it, was never in this castle, but still the atmosphere, the arrangement and a lot of stories are plunged into a strange numbness. Walking around the castle, you constantly catch yourself thinking that in the next room you are obligatory, if you do not meet the owner of the castle, you will come across traces of his stay.

2. The restaurant "House of Dracula" . We continue the theme of Dracula, whose name is not taken from nowhere, but belongs to this man Prince Tsepesh. The restaurant "House of Dracula" is the place where this prince was born once. The internal situation, as well as visiting the castle, will not leave anyone calm. Already at the entrance you will be able to move through time and plunge into the world of mysticism and occultism. Although, while this is quite a cozy and warm atmosphere, and the local cuisine pleases empty after a walk in the area of ​​the stomach.
3. The Palace of Peles . One of the most beautiful places in Romania is the Peles Palace, which is located near the Carpathians. Nowadays this palace is declared an architectural monument, and inside it is a historical museum, on account of which there are a large number of unique exhibits. For a long time this building was the main royal residence and even now, after so many years, after visiting there, it will be possible to enjoy the luxury and grandeur of the royal life of the past.
4. Monastery of Sinai is a place where many Orthodox pilgrims aspire. The monastery was founded in 1695 by the Romanian nobleman Cantacuzin, who managed to realize his main plan. Cantacuzin wanted the number of monks living in the monastery not to exceed the number of apostles. And to this day this rule is valid: in the monastery there are no more than 12 monks. In a small area there are two churches, which are considered historical monuments. Each church is unique in its own way. One will enjoy the view of ancient frescoes, the other will present to the views of those who wish 2 ancient icons, which were donated to her by Nicholas II.
5. The Church of St. Mary or the Black Church is a Lutheran temple, considered an architectural monument. The church was built in the XIV century and since that time it remains the largest Gothic temple in Romania. The unique architecture and rich interior make this place attractive for tourists, and does not prevent them even that the temple is still operational, on Sundays here, as usual, services are held.
6. "Transylvanian Alps" like those who love the spirit of freedom, mesmerizing landscapes and mountains. The highest peaks of Romania are located here, their height is more than 2.5 km above sea level. Take advantage of our advice. If you want to fully enjoy nature, then go here in early summer. At this time you can see a beautiful picture: snow on the peaks and greens below, and the bonus will be to you glacial lakes, snugly located in these mountains.