Romania Travel Guide — Visas, Climate & Attractions

Romania Travel GuideA land where medieval Saxon citadels crown Transylvanian hilltops, Dracula's castle broods above forested valleys, the Transfagarasan highway snakes over Carpathian peaks, painted monasteries glow in Bucovina's morning light, the Danube Delta teems with pelicans and wild waterways, and shepherds still drive flocks through unchanged mountain villages.Key Facts

Capital: Bucharest

Currency: RON (Leu)

Language: Romanian

Time Zone: UTC+2 (EET)

Top Places to Visit

Bran Castle — A 14th-century fortress popularly known as Dracula's Castle, with Gothic turrets and secret passages.

Brașov — A beautifully preserved medieval city nestled between Carpathian peaks with the Black Church and Council Square.

Peleș Castle — A stunning Neo-Renaissance royal castle in the Carpathian resort of Sinaia.

Sighisoara Citadel — One of the best-preserved medieval citadels in Europe, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler.

Transfagarasan Highway — A jaw-dropping mountain highway crossing the Fagaras Mountains at 2,042m.

Local Food

Sarmale — Minced pork and rice wrapped in fermented cabbage leaves, slow-cooked with smoked pork and served with polenta.

Mici (Mititei) — Skinless grilled sausages of beef, pork, and lamb seasoned with garlic and thyme.

Ciorba de Burta — A sour, creamy tripe soup with garlic, served with hot chilli peppers.

Tuica — Romania's national plum brandy, distilled in copper stills across the countryside.

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