Romania is a country in southeastern Europe. It has a coastline on the Black Sea, and it shares land borders with Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia and Bulgaria.
The capital of Romania is Bucharest. Bucharest is also the largest city in Romania as well as its cultural and industrial center. It is also a country where you can comfortably relax on the sandy beaches of the Black Sea. Bucharest was first mentioned as a trading settlement under the name of Bucuresti by chronicler Prezan in 1459 AD, but it was already being used as a residence by Vlad Dracul (father of Vlad Tepes) between 1431-1435 AD. In those days, Bucharest consisted of only 12 houses built around an old fortification close to today’s Herastrau Park area (the exact location where Vlad Dracul built his residence).
Bucharest – capital of Romania
Bucharest is the capital of Romania. The city was founded by the Romans in 1459 and has a population of over 1.9 million people. It is located in the south-east of Romania, on the right bank of Dambovita River where it flows into Siret River. You can explore Bucharest and all Romania and enjoy the flexibility of a car rental taken in Bucharest airport Otopeni at a pace that suits you.
Bucharest is one of Europe’s most visited cities; it welcomes about 2 million tourists every year who come for its rich history, beautiful architecture, museums and galleries that offer an insight into Romanian culture, cuisine or sports events (like Formula One Grand Prix). We strongly recommend to trust the expertise of local guides for your Bucharest excursions and make the most of your trip.
Sibiu – medieval cities in Transylvania
Sibiu is the second largest city in Romania, located in Transylvania. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has a rich cultural heritage. The city is home to many museums and theaters, as well as bars and restaurants.
Brasov – one of the most beautiful cities in Romania
Brasov is the largest city in Transylvania and a mountain resort with a medieval city center, located at an altitude of 1,400 meters. It has become one of the most important tourist destinations in Romania, due to its rich history and culture as well as its natural beauty.
Brasov was first mentioned in documents dating back to 1332 when it was part of Hungary under the name Kronstadt (Crown City). The inhabitants have always been proud to belong “to” this place called Kronstadt/Kronstadt/Kronshtadt/Brasov!
Râșnov – the Dracula Castle in Transylvania
Râșnov – The Dracula Castle in Transylvania
The Râșnov castle is a medieval castle located in the town of Râșnov, Romania. It was built during the 12th century by the Teutonic Order and used as a military base during the Middle Ages. In addition to its historical value, this impressive structure serves as inspiration for Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula.
SighiÈ™oara – the fortified citadel of Saxons in Transylvania
Sighisoara is a fortified citadel on the MureÈ™ River in central Romania. It was built in the late 13th century by German settlers, who were called Saxons. The city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been described as “the most beautiful town in Romania”.
Sighisoara’s old towns are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site (along with those in Brasov and Biertan), due to their architectural value, cultural landscape and historical significance for Europe as an outstanding example of urban development during the late Middle Ages.
Sighisoara was founded before 1211 by Germans from Hasburg ( today Austria). They settled here because it was easy for them to defend themselves against enemies because of its location on top of a hill surrounded by mountains from three sides with only one entrance leading towards it from below through narrow streets that could easily be blocked off if needed so no enemy could attack them easily
Cluj-Napoca – the second largest city of Romania
Cluj-Napoca is the second largest city in Romania, after Bucharest. It is located in Transylvania, which is a region with a rich history and beautiful scenery. It was also once the capital of Hungary for a short period of time (1541-1690). Cluj has been nicknamed “Little Paris” because it shares many similarities with its French counterpart but has its own unique charm as well.
Cluj has become known as one of Europe’s most important academic centers due to its universities such as Bab-Bolyai University or Politehnica University which attract students from around the world every year. If you’re interested in going to school here then look no further than our article on choosing where to study abroad!
Iasi – a historical city, capital of Moldova region
Iasi is the second largest city in Romania and capital of the Moldova region. The city has a rich history, culture, arts and natural beauty.
Iasi was founded by Stephen the Great in 1401 on Cerna River banks. Iasi has a population of over 300 000 people and it has many beautiful churches that belong to different religions: Orthodox Church (Romanian), Greek-Catholic Church (Romanian) and Armenian Apostolic Church (Armenian).
Alba Iulia – the “birthplace” of Romania
Alba Iulia is one of the most important historical centers in Romania. Located in the central part of Transylvania, it was once a capital city for this region and has served as a symbol of Romanian history. The place where you can find out more about this fascinating history is at Alba Julia Castle which was built by Mircea cel Batran (Mircea the Elder), ruler over Wallachia and Moldova between 1386-1418 AD.
Located nearby this castle is another building with even more significance: The Church on Hillului Square which houses an icon called “The Virgin Mary” painted by Nicolae Grigorescu who lived there until his death in 1878 AD when he was only 26 years old!
Discover great Romania
Bucharest, capital of Romania, is a city with great natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The city has been inhabited since the Neolithic Age, but it wasn’t until the 14th century that it became the capital of Wallachia (one of three historical regions in Romania). Bucharest was also briefly occupied by Ottoman Turks before being recaptured by Wallachian Prince Michael the Brave in 1593.
Today, you can visit many historic sites throughout Bucharest such as Old Town Hall or Palace Square where you’ll see impressive buildings from different eras such as Baroque architecture mixed with neoclassical styles like those found at University Square or Parliament Palace which features statues representing famous figures from Romanian history including Mihai Viteazul (Michael III).
Romania is a country with rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. You can discover its beauty on this blog post.