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Culture and Tourism

Culture and Tourism

Explore Romania's cultural and tourist riches. Information on historic sites, events, holiday resorts and travel tips.

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Gura Humorului Resort

Nestled in Southern Bukovina, the resort of Gura Humorului is a top tourist destination, renowned for its ski slopes and UNESCO World Heritage monasteries. Gura Humorului is located in northeastern Romania, in Suceava County, and is known for its mountain scenery and impressive cultural heritage. The resort lies at the confluence of the Moldova and Humor rivers […]

11 Dec 2024 14 min read

Tihuța Pass

The Tihuța Pass (also known as the Borgo Pass or Bârgău Pass) is a crossing point in Bistrița-Năsăud County that links the regions of Transylvania and Moldavia. It lies in the Bârgău Mountains, at an altitude of 1,201 meters, and is crossed by National Road 17, which connects the towns of Bistrița and Vatra Dornei.

09 Dec 2024 12 min read

Cerna Valley – Domogled National Park

The Cerna Valley is one of the largest and most spectacular protected areas in Romania and the country's largest national park, covering more than 61,000 hectares in the southwest.

09 Dec 2024 13 min read

Cavnic Resort

Cavnic Resort is located in a mountain area of Maramureș County. Thanks to its position at the foot of the Gutâi Mountains, the town is popular with tourists for its ski slopes, mountain trails and opportunities for relaxation. It is known for its winter sports facilities, and snow is never in short supply. Location and Access Cavnic is located in northern Romania, […]

05 Dec 2024 16 min read

Predeal Resort

Predeal Resort, strategically located in the Prahova Valley, in the depression of the same name in Brașov County, in the Southern Carpathians, is a major draw on Romania's tourist map. Set at an altitude between 1,030 and 1,110 meters, Predeal proudly holds the title of the highest urban settlement, the highest-altitude town […]

30 Nov 2024 13 min read

Azuga Resort

Azuga Resort lies in Prahova County, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains, about 35 km from Brașov and 10 km from Sinaia. To the north lies Brașov County, while the town of Bușteni is to the southwest and Valea Doftanei commune lies to the southeast. Located at an altitude of 1,000 meters, […]

29 Nov 2024 12 min read

Vatra Dornei

Vatra Dornei, also known as the “Pearl of Bukovina,” is a renowned mountain resort in northern Romania, set in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains. Located at the confluence of the Dorna and Bistrița rivers and surrounded by alpine meadows and fir forests, the resort offers spectacular scenery and a fairytale atmosphere. The resort has a long tradition […]

29 Nov 2024 16 min read

Poiana Brașov

Poiana Brașov is located in Brașov County, at an altitude of about 1,030 m, on the northeastern slope of the Postăvarul Massif in the Eastern Carpathians, 12.5 km from downtown Brașov. Also known as Poiana Soarelui (“Sun Meadow”), Poiana Brașov is a mountain resort in Romania, known for its ski slopes, leisure facilities, and mountain scenery. In winter […]

27 Nov 2024 15 min read

Bușteni Resort

The town of Bușteni is home to one of Romania's most popular mountain resorts, set in an enchanting landscape at the foot of the Bucegi Massif. Part of Prahova County, Bușteni lies in the Prahova Valley, between Azuga and Predeal to the north and Sinaia to the south. It is about 130 km from the capital, Bucharest, and 35 km from the city of […]

25 Nov 2024 18 min read

Sinaia Resort

Sinaia Resort, known as the “Pearl of the Carpathians,” lies in the Bucegi Mountains, in the Prahova Valley, Prahova County, Romania. The town of Sinaia starts at an altitude of about 800 meters and stretches upward. It lies about 130 km from Bucharest and 50 km from […]

25 Nov 2024 22 min read

Păltiniș Resort

Păltiniș is a mountain resort in Sibiu County, Romania, at an altitude of 1,440 meters in the Cindrel Mountains, part of the Parâng Mountains group in the Southern Carpathians. It is the mountain resort situated at the highest elevation in the country, and it lies a short distance from the city of Sibiu. Known for its natural mountain scenery, Păltiniș Resort is sought after for the treatment […]

22 Nov 2024 14 min read

Sighișoara Citadel

Sighișoara Citadel is one of the best-preserved medieval citadels in Europe and an architectural and cultural gem of Romania. Set in the heart of Transylvania, in Mureș County, it impresses with its historical authenticity, offering a rare glimpse into a bygone era that still fascinates today. The fortress is a rare example of a still-inhabited citadel, […]

15 Nov 2024 21 min read