Top Things to do in Southern Romania
Top 10 Things to do in Southern Romania, Southern Romania
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Romania, Romania including Transfagarasan Highway, Tiriac Collection, Peles Castle, Chindiei Tower (Sunset Tower), Bucegi Mountains, Vidraru Dam, Crucea Caraiman, Manastirea Caraiman, Pitesti Prison Memorial, Cantacuzino Castle.
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1. Transfagarasan Highway
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5.0 based on 851 reviews
Reviewed By 118val - Shepparton, Australia
Because we travel mid October we were really fortunate that it was still open. The first part was magnificent with the sun shining through the colourful Autumn leaves. The road covered the southern section of the Carpathian mountains for 90 kilometers with steep hairpin bends, long S-curves and steep descents, climbs to 2,042 metres with snow in the upper sections. We stopped at Balea Lake and beautiful waterfall which was very peaceful as few people were travelling. some of the tunnels could be better lit however it really is a breath taking drive.
2. Tiriac Collection
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Tiriac Collection represents the exhibition of cars and motorcycles of Mr. Ion Tiriac. Opened to the public in November 2013, the collection includes over 150 historical vehicles manufactured since 1899, but also performant cars, with a current design. Visitors will find the only collection in the world with the 6 Rolls Royce Phantom produced until 1972, as well as exhibits that previously belonged to great names such as Sir Elton John, Sammy Davis Jr. or Bernie Ecclestone.
Reviewed By MFollowers - Roses, Spain
Just incredible private collection I am not a car lover but this has been a joyful experience All the best car brands throughout the years! Unbelievable... a must see Go to the Totiac collection on your way back to the airport Take a couple of hours extra and visit this place!
3. Peles Castle
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4.5 based on 4,524 reviews
This 19th-century castle was commissioned by King Carol I and is considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.
Reviewed By 969BrianR - Vienna, United States
An absolute highlight. The tour was excellent. The guide was friendly and informative, and it is definitely worth the extra charge to take photos of the magnificent rooms.
4. Chindiei Tower (Sunset Tower)
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Targoviste city, the old capital of Valahia, is a town with a rich culture and history placed in the southern of Romania at 80 km. from Bucharest. Symbol of the old fortress of Targoviste, “Chindia” Tower (“the Sunset Tower”) was build in the second reign time of Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler).
Reviewed By AndreiStej - Bucharest, Romania
This tower is the symbol of Targoviste. It is old and it had many uses (guard tower, bell tower and others to discover). The entry for the whole complex for an adult is 12 ron. From the top there is a splendid virw of the city and on the way you get a little lesson of romanian history (would be good of all of it is also translated into english). Visit it!
5. Bucegi Mountains
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4.5 based on 435 reviews
Reviewed By AnthonyJ376 - Antwerp, Belgium
If you go to Romania, you cannot miss out on a hiking trip in the Bucegi Mountains. We did a one day hike, and I wished we could do some more and stayed more time in that region. The blue cross hike up from Busteni to the Babele is breathtaking, adventurous and awesome! Don't miss out.
6. Vidraru Dam
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4.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By onisimm - Timisoara, Romania
It is the biggest lake in Romania. It reminded me of Interlaken in Switzerland. One can have an amazing view over there, can have a toilet stop, and a decent snack or a trip by boat on the lake. It is worth seeing it
7. Crucea Caraiman
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By ionutc867 - Busteni, Romania
Excelent view. Easy road over the top of the mountains if you go by cable car from Busteni. Totally worth it.
8. Manastirea Caraiman
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By 354anfisal - Bucharest, Romania
Very close to the city, accessible by stairs on the road to the cable-car. You can find there animals (birds, rabbits, ponies) and visit the 2 churches located on the grounds. The place is quiet, beautiful, clean and a good place for meditation. Would reccomend to visit anytime.
9. Pitesti Prison Memorial
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
The site of the infamous political prison of Pitesti, where over 600 students were tortured by the communists between 1949-1951. Pitesti Prison was buil in 1941 and it functioned as a prison until 1977. During its functioning, thousands of political prisoners were brought here. From 1949 until August 1951, the penitenciary housed the most violent action in the communist world - Pitesti Phenomenon.
Reviewed By A6825WUstefanv
You have to visit it. It is one of the few memorials in the country about communist prisons and is the place where the most terrible actions of re-education of detainees took place. And has the best organized exhibition about what happened in Romania.
10. Cantacuzino Castle
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4.0 based on 323 reviews
Reviewed By AndreiStej - Bucharest, Romania
This castle is a little jewel. It is very beautiful. You can take the tour from hour to hour or just visit the gardens and the outside. On the inside, sadly most of it was changed by the communists in a bad way and they also stoled the furniture and pieces of artwork..a terrible shame. Upstairs is a beautiful art gallery with some very fine and original works ( about cartoons, fairytales and animation). I hope it will be restored completely!
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