Nestled on the Balkan Peninsula, Romania is a European country flaunting a strong yet mysteriously unique character. Full of contrasts, the country has abundance of pulsating western cities on one side while the other end features rustic old towns along with Gothic-era buildings and churches running along the cobblestone streets that seem to have stood still in time.
History is something that Romania is definitely never short of. Medieval castles and old towns dot the country – notably in Sighişoara and Bucharest that feel like a place straight from the pages of a fairytale; in the Bran Castle of region Brașov, you’ll find more about history of the legendary Dracula and not to forget, the Peles Castle, one of the most stunning Romania Tourist Attractions, is a new-Renaissance architectural masterpiece that you should definitely not miss. Not only is history an integral part of the country’s magnetic appeal, its diverse landscape, crammed with thick forests, remote mountain passes, rugged hills and gorgeous plains cast a magical spell with their scenic beauty. Along with these, the chic mountain resorts, cafes, glitzy restaurants and a burgeoning art scene, add to the modern beauty of Romania. Just a few days in the journey to Romania Attractions and you will be bowled over by its beauty. From the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Danube Delta to the beautiful, undamaged, medieval towns, from Romania's lively capital city Bucharest to the Black Sea, from wild Carpathian Mountains to the unmissable Turda Salt Mine, from Transylvania to painted monasteries in Bucovina or wooden churches and old villages at Maramures, every place and corner of this country deserves appreciation and attention.
The first point of arrival for many visitors is the capital city, Bucharest and no Romania itinerary is ever complete without mentioning the Top Bucharest Tourist Attractions. A wonderful mix of the old and new, medieval buildings and churches thriving along the city centre’s growing gastronomic scene, a wave of artisan coffee joints and art aplenty- Bucharest has a unique appeal attached to it. Once known as the “Little Paris of the East”, the capital city even today, is delightfully off the tourist’s radar which is considered quite a blessing for those still wanting to discover the interesting Bucharest Attractions.
Tie up your shoelaces and get going to explore the mysteriously beautiful Romania tourist places mentioned below along with some unmissable places to visit in Bucharest - You won’t regret it!
Top Tourist Places to Visit in Romania and Bucharest
Bran Castle
Habsburg Palace
Chindia Castle
Peles Castle
Cibin Market
The Old Town
Bucharest’s Old Town is also known to most locals as Centru Vechi (the Old Centre). This town is defined by the area bordered by the Dambovita river to the south, Bulevardul Brătianu to the east, Calea Victoriei to the west, and Regina Elisabeta to the north. The area of this town is more or less all which is left of pre-World War II Bucharest.
Palace of the Parliament
The Palace of Parliament is the biggest and heaviest administrative building on the globe which is used for civilian purposes, and also the second largest administrative building overall, after the Pentagon. This imposing building currently houses the Romanian Senate and the Romanian Chamber of Deputies, and it is also the headquarters of the Southeast European Cooperation Initiative. This building is also known as the “People’s House”. It was an attempt of Nicolae Ceausescu of redesigning Bucharest by constructing a series of impressive buildings which are meant to prove to the world how wealthy, successful, and powerful was the Socialist Republic of Romania.
Romanian Athenaeum
Romanian Athenaeum is one of the top ten places to visit in Bucharest. The concert hall is located in the Bucharest, Romania center and marks as a landmark in the list of Bucharest sights. It was opened during 1888 in the shape of a circular design. It is built in a neoclassical style with some amorous traces. The small park present in the hall’s front gathers huge attraction. The statue of Mihai Eminescu (Romanian poet) makes it a picturesque place. Being the city’s top-picked a destination among tourists, the concert hall remains a fascinating place to explore with the Costin Petrescu’s extensive fresco. In 2007, it was recorded in the list of “Label of European Heritage Sites".
Stavropoleos Church
The Stavropoleos Monastery is in the Bucharest central location which is built with Brancovenesc architectural style. St. Archangels Michael and Gabriel are the saints of the church. Its choir gives a magnificent impression about the Byzantine melody piece which was created in 1994. It holds the largest collection for this melodious book in the city. It was erected during the time period of 1724. Ioannikios Stratonikeas was the Archimandrite who constructed it. When Ioannikios died in 1764, his dead body was buried in his assembled church.
