City: Romania
Top Things to do in Romania
Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Romania, Romania
Coordinates: 46°N 25°E / 46°N 25°E / 46; 25
Restaurants in Romania
1. Wooden Churches of Maramures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By doinab634
More or less alike at a first glance - elegant shape, sky-piercing spires,,richly decorated interiors, polychrome murals evoking the most memorable episodes of Christianity, any of the 5 UNESCO-listed wooden churches I visited exudes a unique feeling of simplicity,sobriety and devotion.Apart from elaborately carved wooden doors laden with such typical symbol-motifs as the twisted rope, the tree life, the wolf's tooth or rosettes (notice them on the monumental gates of a peasant's home), each of them is peculiarized by fabulous details. For instance, St Nicholas' Church in Budesti - the chainmail armor and helmet of Pintea the Brave (Pintea, legendary figure of the local historiography and folk literature, was the Robin Hood of Maramures, preceding the latter by nearly 100 years);or the Virgin Mary's Nativity Church in Ieud on the Hill.Built in mid-14th century by a local craftsman, this wooden church is the oldest in Romania and it jumped into public attention a century ago when the oldest writing in the Romanian language notwithstanding its Cyrillic characters(dating back to 1391-1392) was found out in its garret.Known as The Pandect from Ieud, it can be seen in the Library of the Romanian Academy and the Introduction adorns the entrance to the new church erected in the lowland area of the village.
2. Retezat Mountains
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Ana_Bejan
This place is absolutely stunning for mountain enthusiasts I’m surprised it isn’t getting a lot more tourists I was blown away by how beautiful it was
3. Art & Crafts
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5.0 based on 234 reviews
Hello, My name is Mark Tudose and few years ago I have start "Art & Crafts" in Sighisoara. At first I have made a local artist gallery with handmade products around Sighisoara. I do the wood part in the gallery. In time we developed more opening a museum section for our gallery with pieces made of wood about 50 years ago. This year is for the first time when we will open this museum part for our customers. So, feel free to visit us and let me know your opinion. I really think that the only way for a craft it comes with the story behind. I hope you will like our stories.
Reviewed By mirunavrn - Bucharest, Romania
This souvenir shop in the historical center has various products made by local craftsmen: from wooden carved spoons and hand painted Christian icons to handmade magnets showing the most iconic attractions of the city. The owner is very polite and hospitable, even gives more details about the products and the stories behind them.
4. Fortress of Ponor
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By MeA18 - Paris, France
We went up on a very rainy day, and there was no problem, just make sure you're adequately equipped, because the track is not so easy, although doable by everybody. It was the most wonderful landscape we had ever seen. We also went inside the cave with headlamps, which was unforgettable (we recommend to do it with experienced people and water boots). As the site has been kept as it is, in its most natural way, you won't find any restaurant/bar in the national park, so make sure you bring your own food and drinks.
5. Autocross Arena
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
Autocross Arena is a rally race track. Autocross is considered as an entry level in motorsport if you are a rally enthusiast. We offer to hire different type of modified rally cars for racing on our track. It is not important the skill level that you have, because you will get the necesary instructions from our rally instructors. Want to have an adrenalin rush ? Come to Autocross Arena !!!
6. National Museum of Old Maps and Books (Muzeul Nakional al Harkilor si Carkii Vechi)
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By AlexVN81 - Cortland, United States
This is a lovely museum in a very beautiful house in a nice neighborhood of Bucharest - the neighborhood right behind the government building which is full of diplomatic residences. I wanted to go to a different museum - not your regular art or history or natural science museum and found this gem of a museum. If you like history and geography and old drawings of Romanian geographical landmarks this is for you. The maps are quite old-1500s the oldest one- but in excellent conditions. They are maps of the old provinces of Romania, but also of other parts of the world - Europe, Middle East, but even Americas, East Asia etc. It is definitely worth it a visit. Check out the stained glass maps, too. Highly recommended!
7. Bojdeauca lui Ion Creanga
8. Rope Street Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Discover the untold stories and legends of Brasov. We are inviting you to visit our permanent photo exhibition of Brasov, surrounding castles and churches. The unique city miniatures that shows our city architecture from old times. You can take a coffee break in our souvenir shop where you can find unique items made by local artists. Free WI-FI, free city map is included in the entry price.
Reviewed By Dzeikob - Kaunas, Lithuania
Small, but interesting and high quality. Here you can find all information and legends about Rope street, alike here is cozy coffee house.
9. Manastirea Voronet
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4.5 based on 516 reviews
This painted nun monastery is often referred to as the "Sistine Chapel of the East."
Reviewed By L575OHjimh - Regina, Canada
We stayed in Suceava, in NE Romania and visited several painted monasteries in the surrounding area. The monastery in Voronet was the best preserved one we visited. Extraordinary frescoes adorn the exterior and the interior of the church. The monastery is surrounded by beautifully kept flower beds. If you only have time to visit one painted monastery, I highly recommend the Voronet Monastery.
10. Merry Cemetery
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4.5 based on 551 reviews
A fascinating collection of unique wooden headstones that immortalize details about the deceased.
Reviewed By njw_to - Toronto, Canada
The cemetery is a gem and the grave markers are wonderful folk art and interesting to explore. We were there on a Sunday morning so he’d the added atmospheric bonus of the church service. It was great to see the local girls in their traditional dress.
