The document summarizes some of the top tourist landmarks in Romania. It discusses the rural countryside which has been well preserved, allowing visitors to feel as if they have gone back in time. Some of the most important landmarks highlighted include Peles Castle, known for its beauty and as the first truly modern castle in Europe; Babel and the Sphinx rock formations in the Piatra Craiului Mountains; Bran Castle which is nicknamed "Dracula's Castle"; and the medieval towns of Sibiu, Sighisoara, and Brasov, which are well preserved with cobblestone streets and historic buildings. The document provides pictures and brief descriptions of some of these top sites.

1. University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Bucharest
Management College I.M.A.P.A
Student: Bajenaru Valentina Elena
Group 8218
Teacher: Mihai Frumuselu

2. Main tourist landmarks of Romania
When we travel, of course we would love to visit the whole country – but
this is usually not possible. Taking into consideration the general aspects
of the country and the interests of a regular traveler, we have tried to
include the most important landmarks of the country. We took into
consideration specific traits of the country, the level of uniqueness, how
touristy that place is, how beautiful and how representative that
destination can be for the country. Feel free to comment, write your own
ideas and give us your suggestions for other places in Romania.

3. We always tell our travelers that the real Romania begins where the asphalt
ends. There are few countries in Europe, definitely even fewer so close to
western Europe, where the rural world is so well preserved. In Romania, this
world still lives according to old rules and ancient beliefs. Get up early in the
morning and visit a village and its surroundings. If you wouldn’t take in
consideration the cars, electrical poles, and peasants on horse-drawn carts
speaking on cell phones, you might think you have gone 100 years back in
time.
The Romanian Country Side

4. There are few castles in the world
that can match the beauty of Peles
Castle. And this is said not by us, but
by other many worldwide
newspapers and travel websites.
Peles Castle, built at the command of
the first Romanian king (actually a
German prince), was the first truly
modern castle in Europe. Construction
started in 1873 and was finished only
in 1914. The overwhelming interiors,
boasting several styles from Moorish
to German Neo-Renaissance, house
fine collections of paintings, ceramics,
sculptures and weapons. But the
wood carving is the main asset of the
castle, probably matched only by the
beauty of the Carpathian Mountains
which surround the castle like in a
perfect postcard.
Peles Castle

5. For most visitors, the first sight they will encounter after reaching the top ridge will be
Babel, which basically translates to “the old women.” These natural rock formations look
almost like mushrooms and have been shaped by countless centuries of winds and rain. A
similar formation is found at the Sphinx. Here the rock is massive and many visitors
choose to have lunch in the shade of the gigantic formation.
Babel and the Sphinx

6. Bearing the nickname of Dracula’s Castle, no
other landmark in the country of Romania
has received as much attention as Bran
Castle. • When the royal family was kicked
out of the country by the communist
government in 1948, Bran Castle was seized
as public property. After a lengthy property
dispute, it returned to Habsburg Empire
hands and became the first private museum
in Romania. • A large part of Bran Castle is
open to visitation and a person can see many
interesting artifacts accumulated through the
previous royal residence and even earlier
times.
Bran Castle

7. Travelling might not be just a trip to a new destination, but also a trip back in
time if we visit well-preserved locations. In Romania there are several places
like this, especially the old towns of Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov.
Medieval Towns

8. Sighisoara is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe and famous for
being the birth place of Vlad Dracul, better known as Dracula. This fabulous UNESCO site,
still not over-crowded with tourists, is a great place for walking tours. Its cobblestones
streets and alleyways will lead you to the house where Vlad Dracul lived, the Church on
the Hill which dates back to the 14th century. and to the extraordinary Clock Tower, the
symbol of the town.

9. Sibiu, the European cultural capital in 2007, boasts
the largest medieval town in Romania. Towers dating
back to the 13th century, 15th century houses which
still preserve their original frescoes, and the
impressive Evangelical Church give Sibiu the feeling of
a real medieval town frozen in time. To all these, add
a vivid cultural life which includes jazz and classical
concerts, theater, and film festivals.

10. Brasov, surrounded by green mountains and medieval fortified walls, is one of
Romania’s most important tourist destinations. Built by Saxon colonists almost 800 years
ago, the city of Brasov preserves its central old town which these days enjoys a vibrant
street-life with many bars and restaurants. There is no way you can avoid the Black
Church, as it is one of the largest churches in Eastern Europe. The main advantage of
Brasov is its proximity to many other famous tourist landmarks in Romania. Just 16km
from Brasov is the stunning UNESCO site of Prejmer, the best preserved fortified castle-
church in the country. Passing through Poiana Brasov, the country’s most famous winter
resort, you’ll arrive to Rasnov, the site of a great fortress perched on a hill with a
splendid panoramic view over Transylvania. Not far away lies the castle of Bran, known
best to foreign travellers as Dracula’s Castle.

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attractions-romania/
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