Castles & Carpathians
Romania
Romania offers castles, Transylvanian landscapes and Black Sea coasts.
Highlights & essential info
Top highlights
- Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
- Carpathian Mountains hiking
- Bucharest Palace of Parliament
- Transylvania medieval towns
- Painted monasteries of Bucovina
- Danube Delta wildlife
Quick facts
- Best time to visit
- May to Sep
- Currency
- RON (Romanian Leu)
- Language
- Romanian
Destination highlights by category
Architecture
- Castles
- Monasteries
- Medieval Towns
Shopping
- Crafts
- Markets
- Traditional Items
Entertainment
- Hiking
- Wine Tours
- Rural Stays
Culture
- Historic Sites
- Museums
- Folklore
Perfect for
This destination is ideally suited for the following types of travelers:
Castle Enthusiasts
Medieval heritage
Hikers
Hiking and rural exploration
Nature Lovers
Mountains and forests
Culture Seekers
Historic towns
Popular activities & experiences
Discover 10 amazing experiences in Romania
Bucharest Old Town (Centrul Vechi / Lipscani) — Pedestrian Historic Quarter Walk: Cobblestone Streets, Courtyards, Churches & Nightlife (Free Public Area)
from Free
Parcul Herăstrău (Parcul Regele Mihai I, Bucharest) — Big Lake Park Walks: Waterfront Promenades, Gardens & Relax Spots (Free Public Park)
from Free
Stavropoleos Monastery (Bucharest Old Town) — Brâncovenesc-Style Orthodox Church + Quiet Courtyard Stop (No Entry Ticket Listed; Visit Around Services)
from Free
Transfăgărășan Highway (DN7C) — Legendary Mountain Road Drive: Hairpins, High Pass Scenery & Bâlea Area Access (Free Road; Seasonal Closures)
from Free
Ateneul Român (Romanian Athenaeum, Bucharest) — Iconic Concert Hall Interior Visit + Grand Dome Hall (Ticketed Tourist Entry; Hours Posted Monthly)
from RON 15
Muzeul Naţional al Satului „Dimitrie Gusti” (Bucharest) — Open-Air Village Museum: Historic Houses + Folk Architecture Walk (Ticketed Entry; Seasonal Hours)
from RON 40
Therme București (near Bucharest) — Giant Thermal Spa Complex: Pools, Palm Zone Relax + Saunas & Slides (Ticketed Entry; Zones + Duration Pricing)
from RON 67
Palace of Parliament (Bucharest) — Guided Tour Only: Grand Halls Route + Security Check (Ticketed Entry; Reservations Required)
from RON 85
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) — Medieval Fortress Museum Visit + Courtyards & Exhibits (Ticketed Entry; Seasonal Hours)
from RON 90
Peleș Castle (Sinaia) — Royal Neo-Renaissance Palace Interiors + Guided Visitor Route (Ticketed Entry)
from RON 100
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