Romania is a country that inspires incredulous reactions from travellers who've visited: why hadn't they been told? The Transylvanian landscape — medieval cities (Brașov, Sibiu, Sighișoara) founded by Transylvanian Saxons, hill-top castles, bear-inhabited forests — is genuinely extraordinary. The painted exterior frescoes of Bucovina's monasteries (16th century, still vivid) are among the most remarkable artistic achievements in Eastern Europe. The Danube Delta is the largest and best-preserved delta in Europe, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of pelicans, sturgeon, and labyrinthine waterways.
Romania is a country that inspires incredulous reactions from travellers who've visited: why hadn't they been told? The Transylvanian landscape — medieval cities (Brașov, Sibiu, Sighișoara) founded by Transylvanian Saxons, hill-top castles, bear-inhabited forests — is genuinely extraordinary. The painted exterior frescoes of Bucovina's monasteries (16th century, still vivid) are among the most remarkable artistic achievements in Eastern Europe. The Danube Delta is the largest and best-preserved delta in Europe, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of pelicans, sturgeon, and labyrinthine waterways.
Bucharest is a city of contrasts: Ceaușescu's megalomaniacal Palace of Parliament alongside Art Deco boulevards, a bohemian village suburb (Floreasca), and one of Eastern Europe's most dynamic contemporary cultural scenes. Romania is excellent value for money across the board.
