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Top Things to do in Romania
What to do and see in Romania, Romania: The Best Historic Sites
Coordinates: 46°N 25°E / 46°N 25°E / 46; 25
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1. Sucevita Monastery
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5.0 based on 347 reviews
This 16th-century painted monastery boasts thousands of images against a green background.
Reviewed By 118val - Shepparton, Australia
A fortress church with a really thick wall surrounding it. The wall paintings both inside and outside are impressive with the colour green being more prominent than other church painting we had seen. The church is very high so the acoustics are really good. We were lucky enough to here the pure voices of the Nuns singing as a service was in progress while we visited.
2. Citadel of Alba Iulia
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5.0 based on 647 reviews
*** Alba Iulia - Alba Carolina Citadel *** A town coated by the legendary halo of the great historical events that took place within its ancient walls, Alba Iulia has deeply got into the Romanian people's mind and soul. No other Transylvanian town has gathered so many crucial meanings and symbols. With thousands and thousands of years of human existence lying behind it, Alba Iulia represents the charming mirror in which all the ethnic groups of Transylvania can discover their vigor or their traditions of yore. The heart of Alba Iulia is Alba Carolina Citadel. Alba Carolina, the most representative bastion fortress in Romania and Southeast Europe, built upon the initiative of Emperor Charles the VIth of Habsburg, under the supervision of the French-born Austrian field marshal Eugene of Savoy, is wearing its royal robe. A royal citadel, residence of the bishopric, capital of autonomous principality, and a military garrison, Alba Iulia has been during all historical periods the main political, administrative, religious, cultural, and military centre of Transylvania. We invite you to visit The Other Capital of Romania.
Reviewed By nicolaem249 - Alba Iulia, Romania
Over 70,000 square meters of History. The place where we see all the fortifications made in this place for over 2000 years. On the site of an old Romanian fortress was built a medieval fortress and a church at the same time as Notre Dame in Paris. But it suffered much more and was burned twice, one of its towers being destroyed. However, the new Fortress was built during the Habsburg Empire, and in 1918 was the place where the first King of united Romania was crowned. In Alba Iulia, the Orthodox Cathedral is the only one in the country that has hosted any coronation of the Kings of Greater Romania!
3. Vila Golescu
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Villa Golescu is a unique architectural and landscape ensemble encompassing a whole diversity of elements. It is one of the most interesting places to visit on an itinerant route which crosses the mountains between Wallachia and Transylvania, was built in 1910 and is a fine example of the neo-romanian architectural style. Guest rooms are available.
4. Stavropoleos Monastery
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4.5 based on 2,759 reviews
Built in 1724, this beautiful church is one of Bucharest's oldest.
Reviewed By sakisb_72 - Athens, Greece
A wonderful church,a monument rich of history and culture with amazing wall paintings! A must see when in Bucharest!
5. Villages with Fortified Churches
6. Turnul Sfatului (The Tower of the Council)
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4.5 based on 487 reviews
Reviewed By charliesU224AJ - Victoria, Australia
Well worth the climb to the top for the views. And the late 1400's clock mechanism on the 6th floor was interesting.
7. Mogosoaia Palace
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4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By 865alexanders - Bucharest, Romania
Very nice place, large park with lake view. Recommended for all age. Just 15 km from Bucharest center. But avoid the restaurant
8. 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!
9. Teatrul Nakional Lucian Blaga
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By mariustm2015 - Timisoara, Romania
After a day of strolling through the city, a delightful evening of theater, opera, operetta or ballet.
10. Prima Scoala Romaneasca
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By 903mariai
I went with a group of friends and we were impressed by how well kept all the historical books were.Also, the guide was really friendly and he explained everything in a precise manner.It was a wonderful experience
