ROMANIA Tours

TOURS IN ROMANIA
"… why should you go
to Romania? The
straight answer is
because it is one of the
most beautiful countries
of Southeast Europe."
(The Blue Guide)

TOURS IN ROMANIA
CONTENTS
Romania, quick facts
Itinerary 1 – Transylvania, never ending story
Itinerary 2 – Who is Romania ?
Itinerary 3 – Romania/Hungary – a beautiful friendship
Itinerary 4 – At the end of Danube story ...
Itinerary 5 – In vino veritas ! The same here.
Itinerary 6 – Moldova: pure nature, pure poetry, pure love !
Romania map
Places in Romania
Bucharest
Brasov
Sibiu
Bran / Biertan
Sighisoara / Sinaia
Hunedoara / Iasi
Targu Jiu / Alba Iulia
Danube Delta / Black Sea AGNESE (DMC)
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Official Name: Romania
Location: (Southeastern) Central Europe
Time Zone: Seven hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard
Time (GMT + 2)
Area: 91,725 sq. miles (237,502 sq. km)
Flag of Romania: Three vertical stripes: red, yellow and
blue.
Population: 21,400,000 (2009 mid-year estimate)
Ethnic Groups: Romanian 89%, Hungarian 7.5%, Gipsy
1.9%, German, Other 1.6%
Religions: Christian Orthodox 87%, Roman Catholic 5%,
Protestant 5%, Jewish
Official Language: Romanian
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Climate: Temperate, four distinct seasons, similar to
northeastern USA
Capital: Bucharest (Bucuresti)
Form of State: Semi-parliamentary Republic with two
legislative bodies: Senate (Senat) and Chamber of
Representatives (Camera Deputatilor)
Legal system: Based on European models and
Constitution of 1991.
http://www.romaniatourism.com
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Itinerary 1 – Transylvania, never ending story
Transylvania is home to some of Europe’s best-preserved medieval
towns, most notably Brasov, featuring Old Saxon architecture and
citadel ruins; Sibiu with its cobblestone streets and pastel-colored
houses, and Sighisoara, adorned with a hilltop citadel, secret
passageways and a 14th century clock tower. Tiny shops offer
antiques and fine hand-made products by local artisans and artists.
Visitors to Transylvania will also encounter stunning castles such
Bran, near Brasov, - a Gothic fairy-tale structure, often associated
with 15th century Walachian Prince Vlad Tepes, the inspiration for
Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
Route :
Bucharest – R. Valcea – Sibiu – Medias – Biertan –
Sighisoara – Brasov/Bran – Sinaia – Bucharest
Day 1 – Arrival to Bucharest
Day 2 – Bucharest – R. Valcea – Sibiu
Day 3 – Program in Sibiu
Day 4 – Sibiu – A. Iulia – Medias – Biertan – Sighisoara –
Brasov
Day 5 – Program in Brasov/ Bran
Day 6 – Brasov – Sinaia – Bucharest
Day 7 – Departure
Code: I.10.1
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Details and prices :
Transfer from the airport. Accommodation
Bucharest tour (Parliament House, House of the Free Press, The Arch of
Triumph, Calea Victoriei, Cantacuzino Palace, Revolution Square, The Royal
Palace/ Romanian National Art Museum, The Romanian Athenaeum,
Kretzulescu Church, Old Historical Center of Bucharest, Old Princely Court &
Church, Metropolitan Church, Village Museum)
Transfer to Sibiu
Visiting Monastery of Cozia
Accommodation in Sibiu
Day 3 – Sibiu program : tour (Sibiu Towers : Harquebusiers’ Tower , Carpenters’
Tower and Potters’ Tower. The 16-th century Great Tower, The Upper town and
the Lower Town, the Great Square, the Roman-Catholic Church, Council Tower,
Brukenthal Palace, the Little Square, the Bridge of Lies)
Transfer to Dumbrava Sibiului
Lunch in Old traditional taverna
Visiting Astra Ethnographic Museum – second largest open air museum in the
world.
Day 4 – Sibiu – A. Iulia – Medias – Biertan – Sighisoara – Brasov
Free time in Sibiu – souvenirs. Transfer to Brasov
Visiting Alba Iulia Citadel and Old Town - the Roman Catholic Cathedral – the
oldest and most valuable monument of architecture in Transylvania., the
Batthyaneum Library, the Orthodox Cathedral of the Reunification, the Babilon
Building – housing the National Museum of Unification, the Union Hall, the Apor
Palace, the Princely Palace, and the University of Alba Iulia.
Visiting Biertan Village - one of the largest and most impressive medieval
strongholds in Transylvania. Lunch in Medieval settlement
Visiting Sighisoara – medieval town - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, a perfectly
intact 15th century gem with nine towers, narrow passageways and cobbled
streets, burgher houses and ornate churches.
Arrival to Brasov town. Accommodation
Day 5 – Program in Brasov/ Bran area
Visiting Brasov Old town - Council Square, the beautiful St. Nicholas Church, the
Black Church – the largest Gothic church east of Vienna , and the Brasov Fortress.
Transfer and visit to Dracula's Bran Castle (with lunch in tarditional restaurant in
the village of Bran) and medieval fortresses of Rasnov, Harman, Prejmer.
Dinner in Poaina Brasov in Old Tavern. Transfer to Brasov.
Free time in Brasov – souvenirs. Transfer to Bucharest.
Visit to Sinaia (ski resort) and Royal Castle of Peles. Lunch in traditional
restaurant.
Arrival to Bucharest. Accommodation
Gala Dinner.
Day 7 – Transfer to the airport. Departure
Hotels :
Bucharest : TH Hotel s - http://www.thhotels.ro/
Sibiu : Roman's Emperor - http://www.imparatulromanilor.ro/
Brasov : ARO Palace - http://www.aro-palace.ro/hoteluri_aro_en.htm
PRICE :
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Code: I.10.1
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mentioned services
Per pers in
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Supplement for
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Groups 20-40 pers 710 E 140 E
Groups over 40 pers 680 E 140 E
Includes : accommodation, transfers,
guide in group's speaking language,
all meals (soft drinks) including gala dinner
with drinks, entrances to tour's visiting points.
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Itinerary 2 – Who is Romania ?
Romania has become in the last years a popular traveling
destination that provides the tourists all over the world
memorable vacations through its wonderful and rich culture, its
wild decors and the various options regarding the entertainment
and outdoor activities.
What really separates Romania from other European traveling
destination is its amazing folklore heritage. The folk artisans
from Romania are famous for their creations, true masterpieces
of icons, sculptures with native patterns, spoons, rugs,
traditional masks and ceramic items.
http://www.itsromania.com/
Route :
Bucharest – R. Valcea – Tg. Jiu – Deva/Hunedoara –
A. Iulia – Sibiu – Brasov/Bran – Sinaia – Bucharest
Day 2 – Bucharest – R. Valcea – Horezu - Tg. Jiu
Day 3 – Tg. Jiu – Deva/ Hunedoara – Sibiu
Day 4 – Sibiu – Fagaras/ Sambata – Brasov
Day 7 – Departure
Code: I.10.2
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Day 2 – Bucharest – R. Valcea – Horezu – Tg Jiu
Transfer to Sibiu
Visiting Monastery of Horezu - School of mural and icon painting established at
the monastery in the 18th century had a profound influence on religious art and
architecture in the Balkan region. Lunch in monk's settlement.
Arrival in Targu Jiu. Accommodation. Visit to Constantin Brancusi (one of the
most influential modern sculptors of the 20th century) Park - three sculptures, the
Silence Table, the Kin.ss Gate and the Endless Colum
Day 3 – Tg. Jiu – Deva/ Hunedoara – Sibiu
Transfer to Sibiu
Visiting in Hunedoara the greatest Gothic-style castle in Romania, Corvinesti
Visiting Alba Iulia Citadel and Old Town. Lunch in medieval restaurant.
Arrival to Sibiu. Accommodation
Sibiu tour (Sibiu Towers : Harquebusiers’ Tower , Carpenters’ Tower and Potters’
Tower. The 16-th century Great Tower, The Upper town and the Lower Town, the
Great Square, the Roman-Catholic Church, Council Tower, Brukenthal Palace,
the Little Square, the Bridge of Lies)
Dinner in Old traditional taverna
Day 4 – Sibiu – Fagaras – Brasov
Free time in Sibiu – souvenirs. Transfer to Brasov
Visiting beautiful horse stud in Sambata de Jos.
Visiting Fagaras Fortress - Built in 1310 on the site of a former 12th century
wooden fortress (burned by the Tartars in 1241), Fagaras was enlarged between
the 15th and 17th centuries and was considered one of the strongest fortifications
in Transylvania. The fortress was surrounded by a deep moat which, in times of
war or social unrest, could easily be filled with water from a nearby mountain
brook. A bridge over the moat provided the only access point. The fortress boasts
three floors and five towers.
Arrival to Brasov. Accommodation
restaurant.
Gala Dinner.
Hotels :
Targu Jiu : ANNA - http://www.hotelanna.ro/index.php
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Itinerary 3 – Romania/Hungary – a beautiful friendship
Owing to its multicultural roots, Transylvania has a very diverse
culture, in which Hungarians left probably the most distinctive
mark. There is a vast network of Hungarian theaters, more than 200
years old and still functioning, and some of them, like those from
Cluj Napoca, Targu Mures and Timisoara have international
reputation. The number of Hungarian social and cultural
organizations in Romania has greatly increased after the fall of
communism, with more than 300 being documented a few years ago.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarians_in_Romania
Route :
Bucharest – R. Valcea – Sibiu – Medias – Biertan –
Sighisoara – Sovata – Praid – M.Ciuc – Harman/Prejmer
– Brasov/Bran – Sinaia – Bucharest
Day 3 – Sibiu – Medias/Biertan – Sighisoara - Sovata
Day 4 – Sovata – M.Ciuc – Tusnad – Harman/Prejmer –
Brasov
Day 7 – Departure
Code: I.10.3
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Transfer to Sibiu
Accommodation in Sibiu
Sibiu tour (Sibiu Towers : Harquebusiers’ Tower , Carpenters’ Tower and Potters’
Tower. The 16-th century Great Tower, The Upper town and the Lower Town, the
Great Square, the Roman-Catholic Church, Council Tower, Brukenthal Palace,
the Little Square, the Bridge of Lies)
Lunch in Old traditional taverna
Day 3 – Sibiu – Medias/Biertan – Sighisoara – Sovata
Visiting Medias – Old Medieval Town
Visiting Biertan Village - one of the largest and most impressive medieval
strongholds in Transylvania. Lunch in Medieval settlement
Visiting Sighisoara – medieval town - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, a perfectly
intact 15th century gem with nine towers, narrow passageways and cobbled
streets, burgher houses and ornate churches.
Arrival to Sovata (SPA resort). Accommodation. Dinner- hungarian cuisine.
Day 4 – Sovata – Praid - M.Ciuc – Tusnad – Harman/Prejmer – Brasov
Transfer to Brasov
Visiting the Salt mine in Praid.
Visiting Medieval Fortresses of Harman and Prejmer.
Arrival to Brasov town. Accommodation
restaurant.
Gala Dinner.
Hotels :
Sovata : Danubius SPA hotel - http://www.danubiushotels.com/
PRICE :
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Itinerary 4 – At the end of Danube story ...
The waters of the Danube, which flow into the Black Sea, form the
largest and best preserved of Europe's deltas. The Danube delta
hosts over 300 species of birds as well as 45 freshwater fish species in
its numerous lakes and marshes.
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/588
Route :
Bucharest – Galati – Tulcea – Constanta – Bucharest
Day 2 – Bucharest – Galati – Tulcea (boat)
Day 3 – Danube Delta program
Day 4 – Tulcea - Constanta
Day 5 – Constanta/ Black Sea program
Day 6 – Constanta - Bucharest
Day 7 – Departure
Code: I.10.4
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Bucharest tour (Parliament House, House of the Free Press, The
Arch of Triumph, Calea Victoriei, Cantacuzino Palace, Revolution
Square, The Royal Palace/ Romanian National Art Museum, The
Romanian Athenaeum, Kretzulescu Church, Old Historical Center
of Bucharest, Old Princely Court & Church, Metropolitan Church,
Village Museum)
Day 2 – Bucharest – Galati – Tulcea (boat)
Transfer to Galati. Lunch
Boat trip to Tulcea.
Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.
Dinner
Day 3 – Danube Delta program
Cruise on Danube including fish based lunch and fishing contest,
bird watching and other nice entertaining activities. Starts from
Tulcea, continues on Mila 35 channel, Sireasa channel, Nebunu lake
and return to Tulcea in the afternoon.
Transfer to hotel. Dinner.
Day 4 – Tulcea – Constanta
Transfer to Constanta
Accommodation. Free time.
Dinner
Day 5 – Constanta/ Black Sea program
Constanta tour
Lunch in Old Town – O vidius Square
Free time
Dinner in Traditional restaurant 'Balada'
Day 6 – Constanta – Bucharest
Transfer to Bucharest
Visit Murfatlar winery with wine tasting and lunch
Arrival to Bucharest
Gala Dinner
Hotels :
Tulcea : Delta Hotel - http://www.hoteldelta.eu/
Constanta : IBIS hotel Constnta - http://www.ibishotels.ro
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Itinerary 5 – In vino veritas ! The same here.
Romania is one of the world's largest wine producers, producing (as
of 2003) around 545,700 tons of wine. In recent years, Romania has
attracted many European business people and wine buyers, due to
the affordable prices of both vineyards and wines compared to other
wine producing nations such as France, Germany, and Italy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_wine
Route (wineries) :
Bucharest – Constanta (Murfatlar) – Galati/Tulcea
(Sarica/Niculitel) – Focsani (Panciu) – Iasi (Cotnari) –
P.Neamt – Tg.Mures – A.Iulia (Alba Iulia) – Sibiu –
Pitesti (Stefanesti) – Ploiesti (Dealu Mare/Tohani) –
Bucharest
Day 2 – Bucharest – Constanta (Murfatlar)
Day 3 – Constanta – Tulcea/Galati (Sarica/Niculitel)
Day 4 – Galati – Focsani (Panciu) – Iasi (Cotnari)
Day 5 – Iasi – P.Neamt – Borsec - Tg. Mures
Day 6 – Tg. Mures – A. Iulia (Alba Iulia/Jidvei) - Sibiu
Day 7 – Sibiu – R. Valcea – Pitesti (Dragasani/Stefanesti)
Day 8 – Pitesti – Targoviste – Ploiesti/Valea Calugareasca
(Dealu Mare/Tohani)
Day 9 – Ploiesti - Bucharest
Day 10 - Departure
Code: I.10.5
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This tour is a journey through major wineyards in Romania. Here's somenthing
about these :
Wine growing has been known for centuries long in Romania. The country has
been favoured by its geographical position in South-Eastern Europe, by its
proximity to the Black Sea, as well as by the specificity of the local soil and
climate. Alongside France, Italy, Spain, Germany, countries in this area like
Romania could also be called "a vine homeland" in Europe. Archaeological finds
and historical documents place the beginnings of wine culture on the present
territory of Romania some 4000 years ago. High quality wines produced in this
region were object of trade ever since ancient times. In the 19th century, to the
range of local vine varieties, i.e. Zghihara de Husi, Cramposia de Dragasani,
Galbena de Odobesti, Feteasca alba, Feteasca neagra, Babeasca, Tamâioasa
româneasca, there have been added acclimatized varieties (mainly imported from
France, but also from Germany and Italy), like Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Italian
Riesling, Merlot, Sauvignon blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Muscat
Ottonel etc
Valachia
The DRAGASANI vineyard has an old history which can be traced back to the
Romania’s ancestors, the Geto-Dacians, who lived on territory of present Romania
some three thousands years ago. Tonic, slightly frothy, and having a long-lasting
flavour, the wines of Dragasani are renowned well across Romania’s frontiers. At
the wine contests held in Bordeaux (1898) and at the World Exhibition in Paris
(1900), the Dragasani wines acquired world recognition: they have been awarded a
Honorary Diploma and a Golden Medal respectively.
The DEALU MARE vineyard, with its old tradition, is the most compact vine area
in Romania. Stretched over the counties of Buzau and Prahova along 70 km, the
Dealu Mare vineyard is the cradle of the red wines, whose special taste and flavour
are given by the local soil and climate. Its vines yield high quality red wines like
Feteasca Neagra, Burgund Mare, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, as well
as high quality white wines, i.e. Feteasca Alba, Feteasca Neagra, Feteasca Regala,
Pinot Gris and Muscat Ottonel.
Moldova :
The COTNARI vineyard is relating to the great Romanian prince Stephen the
Great (15th century). The leading wine of the vineyard is Grasa de Cotnari. It was
described as having the bitterish taste of a nutshell and a strong flavour; it is an
excellent wine, whose ageing enhances its noble qualities and draws it near
perfection. In 1900, at the World Exhibition in Paris, Grasa de Cotnari was
awarded a golden medal, and has since acquired the name of "Romania's
Bloom". The ODOBESTI vineyard is one of the largest and oldest in Romania. It
is renowned for its table wines, resulted from Romanian traditional varieties, like
Galbena de Odobesti, Plavaie and Feteasca regala.
Transylvania :
The ALBA IULIA vineyard, also named the County of Wine, has been known ever
since the 1st
century B.C. The old wine cellars at Alba Iulia have catacombs
designed for grape processing and wine depositing; they are among the largest
and best known in Transylvania, and a tourist highlight too. Among the sorts of
wine produced by the Alba Iulia vineyard can be mentioned Feteasca Alba,
Furmint, Traminer, Grasa, Riesling, Sauvignon, Pinot Gris and Muscat Ottonel.
These golden yellow wines have a pleasant taste are light and slightly soft; this is
why they enjoy a wide and well-deserved appreciation.
Dobrogea :
The MURFATLAR vineyard was first mentioned in the writings of the Latin poet Ovid, but
actually was acknowledged since 1907.
The SARICA NICULITEL vineyard lies in the northern part of the Tulcea County and
would be a last stop of our Route of wines in Romania. It is renowned for its red wines,
whereas the white wine of Aligoté is considered to be the best of its kind in the country. It is
a high quality wine, dry, strong and properly acidulated; it has a pleasant taste and a special
bouquet.
Hotels :
Ploiesti: FeteascaNeagra - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRcVIdPpuwU
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Itinerary 6 – Moldova: pure nature, pure poetry, pure love !
Moldova rivals Transylvania when it comes to rich folklore, natural
beauty and astonishing history. Over the past 500 years, history,
culture and religious life have molded Iasi, the cultural capital of
Moldova.
Nestled in the rolling hills of northern Moldova is the region of
Bucovina, home to one of the world’s greatest art treasures: the
UNESCO World heritage sites of the Painted Monasteries of
Bucovina. Built in the 15th and 16th centuries and featuring colorful
exterior frescoes depicting dramatic religious scenes, these richly
decorated houses of worships are unique in the world.
Route :
Bucharest
Day 2 – Bucharest – Iasi
Day 3 – Iasi - Suceava
Day 4 – Suceava program
Day 5 – Suceava - P.Neamt
Day 6 – P.Neamt – Focsani - Bucharest
Day 7 – Departure
Code: I.10.6
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Bucharest tour (Parliament House, House of the Free Press, The
Arch of Triumph, Calea Victoriei, Cantacuzino Palace, Revolution
Square, The Royal Palace/ Romanian National Art Museum, The
Romanian Athenaeum, Kretzulescu Church, Old Historical Center
of Bucharest, Old Princely Court & Church, Metropolitan Church,
Village Museum)
Day 2 – Bucharest – Iasi
Transfer to Iasi. Accommodation. Lunch. Free time.
Iasi tour - Golden Plateau, Princely Saint Nicholas Church, 17th
century St. Paraschiva Metropolitan Cathedral and Trei Ierarhi
Church, Palace of Culture and the Union Square.
Dinner in Traditional restaurant.
Day 3 – Iasi - Suceava
Transfer to Suceava. Gura Humorului.
Visiting Royal Castle and Domain Sturdza in Miclauseni.
Arrival in Gura Humorului. Accommodation. Lunch
Visit to Monastery of Voronet.
Transfer to hotel. Dinner.
Day 4 – Suceava program
Visit to Bucovina Painted Monasteries – UNESCO World Heritage
– Probota, Sucevita, Moldovita, Putna. Lunch
Ttansfer to hotel. Accommodation.
Dinner with live program
Day 5 – Suceava - P.Neamt
Transfer to Piatra Neamt.
Accommodation.
Piatra Neamt program – tour of Monasteries in Neamt area (Neamt,
Varatec, Agapia, Secu) including lunch in monk's settlement.
Transfer to hotel Dinner.
Day 6 – P.Neamt – Focsani - Bucharest
Transfer to Bucharest
Visit Panciu/Odobesti winery – wine tasting and lunch.
Gala Dinner
Hotels :
Iasi : Ramada Iasi Hotel - http://www.ramadaiasi.ro/
Gura Humorului : Gasa Humor - http://www.casahumor.ro/en/index.php
P. Neamt : Hotel Central - http://www.hotelcentral.ro/
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BUCHAREST
Bucharest is Romania's capital and largest city, as well as the
most important industrial and commercial center of the country.
With 2 million inhabitants in the city proper and more than 2.4
million in the urban area. Bucharest is the second largest city in
South Eastern Europe behind Athens.
Bucharest is the primary entry point into Romania. It typically
elicits a wide spectrum of opinions on the part of tourists. Known in
the past as "The Little Paris" Bucharest has changed a lot lately and
today it has become a very interesting mix of old and new that has
little to do with its initial reputation. Finding a 300 years old church
near a steel-and-glass building that sit both next to a communist
style building is common place in Bucharest. Perhaps "The Big
Mix" would be a more appropriate name for the current Bucharest.
Bucharest offers some excellent attractions, and has, in recent years,
cultivated a sophisticated, trendy, and modern sensibility that many
have come to expect from a European capital.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Bucharest
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BRASOV
Fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and
resplendent with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, as
well as a wealth of historical attractions, Brasov is one of the most
visited places in Romania.
Founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211 on an ancient Dacian
site and settled by the Saxons as one of the seven walled citadels,
Brasov exudes a distinct medieval ambiance and has been used as
backdrop in many recent period films.
The location of the city at the intersection of trade routes linking
the Ottoman Empire and western Europe, together with certain tax
exemptions, allowed Saxon merchants to obtain considerable wealth
and exert a strong political influence in the region. This was
reflected in the city's German name, Kronstadt, as well as in its
Latin name, Corona, meaning Crown City (hence, the coat of arms
of the city which is a crown with oak roots). Fortifications were
erected around the city and continually expanded, with several
towers maintained by different craft guilds, according to medieval
custom.
Stroll around the old Town Hall Square (Piata Sfatului) where you
can admire colorfully painted and ornately trimmed baroque
structures. Take a peek inside the Black Church (Biserica Neagra),
the largest gothic church in Romania.
Nearby are towering mountains, rolling fields, thick forests and
villages with fortified churches.
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SIBIU
Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German) was the largest and wealthiest of
the seven walled citadels* built in the 12th century by German
settlers known as Transylvanian Saxons. The riches amassed by its
guilds paid for the construction of both impressive buildings and the
fortifications required to protect them.
Sibiu’s Old Town retains the grandeur of its earlier days when rich
and powerful guilds dominated regional trade. Like Sighisoara and
Brasov, it has a distinctly Germanic feeling. Sections of the medieval
wall still guard the historic area, where narrow streets pass steep-
roofed 17th century buildings with gable overhangs before opening
into vast, church-dominated squares such as Great Square and Little
Square.
* The seven walled citadels populated by the Saxons of
Transylvania were known in German as the Siebenburgen.
The other Siebenburgen citadels are located in the towns of:
Bistrita (Bistritz), Brasov (Kronstadt), Cluj (Klausenburg), Medias
(Mediasch), Sebes (Mühlbach) , Sighisoara (Schässburg)
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BRAN
Surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend and perched high
atop a 200-foot-high rock, Bran Castle owes its fame to its imposing
towers and turrets as well as to the myth created around Bram
Stocker’s Dracula.
Although Stoker never visited Transylvania, the Irish author relied
on research and his vivid imagination to create the dark and
intimidating stomping ground of Count Dracula, leading to
persistent myths that it was once the home of Vlad Tepes, ruler of
Walachia. While the association with Dracula is sketchy at best, the
castle continues to hold a strong attraction for all fans of the Count.
BIERTAN
The village of Biertan (German: Birthalm), first mentioned in an
official document in 1283, is home to one of the largest and most
impressive medieval strongholds in Transylvania.
Surrounded by quaint streets and vineyards, the 15th century
fortified church at Biertan is perched high on a hill in the middle of
the village. Three tiers of 35-foot-high defensive walls, connected by
towers and gates, encircled the complex, making the church
impossible to conquer during medieval times.
Featuring late-gothic architecture with heavy doors and double
exterior walls, the church boasts the largest Transylvanian multi-
paneled wooden altar and a remarkable wooden door which once
protected the treasures in the sacristy.
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SIGHISOARA
Transylvania is also home to the exquisite medieval town of
Sighisoara, a perfectly intact 15th century gem with nine towers,
narrow passageways and cobbled streets, burgher houses and ornate
churches. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sighisoara is also the
birthplace of Vlad Draculea, nicknamed Vlad the Impaler (Vlad
Tepes), ruler of Walachia from 1456 to 1462. It was Vlad who
inspired Bram Stoker’s fictional creation, Count Dracula. His house
is just one of many attractions here.
SINAIA
Nestled at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains in the picturesque
town of Sinaia, Peles Castle is a masterpiece of German new-
Renaissance architecture, considered by many one of the most
stunning castles in Europe.
Commissioned by King Carol I in 1873 and completed in 1883, the
castle served as the summer residence of the royal family until 1947.
Its 160 rooms are adorned with the finest examples of European art,
Murano crystal chandeliers, German stained-glass windows and
Cordoba leather-covered walls.
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HUNEDOARA
The greatest Gothic-style castle in Romania, Corvinesti was built
by the Anjou family on the site of a former Roman camp. The castle
served as a fortress until the mid-14th century when it became the
residence of Transylvania's ruler, Iancu de Hunedoara. Iancu
upgraded the fortress transforming it into the most stunning castle
in Transylvania.
The beautifully preserved structure features a sumptuous Knights’
Hall, an impressive drawbridge, high buttresses, inner courtyards, a
chapel and some 50 rooms resplendent with medieval art. The
courtyard features a 100 ft. well dug into stone.
IASI
Iasi is the most important political, economic and cultural centre
of the province of Moldavia as well as one of the oldest cities in
Romania. Located in the northeastern part of the country, Iasi was
for many centuries the crossing point of the most important
commercial routes linking Poland, Hungary, Russia and
Constantinople.
Deeply rooted in history, Iasi has been the main centre of
Moldavian culture since 1408. The city prides itself with publishing
the first Romanian newspaper and establishing the first Romanian
university. Today, Iasi is home to five universities.
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TARGU JIU
A former Roman settlement, the city of Targu Jiu lies at the
foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, on the banks of the river Jiu.
Inhabited since Paleolithic times, the region of western Oltenia was
of strategic importance to the Romans. The area provided direct
access, through one of the most spectacular passes in the
Carpathians, to present-day Transylvania, the heart of the former
Dacian Kingdom.
Constantin Brancusi, one of the most influential modern sculptors
of the 20th century, was born near Targu Jiu, in Hobita. Although he
lived and worked for most of his life in Paris, his legacy is also
preserved in Romania, in the city of Targu Jiu.
ALBA IULIA
One of the oldest settlements in Romania, known in ancient time
as Apulum, Alba Iulia served as the largest military and economic
center during the Roman occupation. Temples, mosaics, thermae
and statues, amphitheaters, the governor's palace "Daciarum
Trium" – all rendered the original Dacian Apulul as the miniature
copy of the mother Rome.
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TULCEA (Danube Delta)
The city of Tulcea, laid out on seven hills like Rome, has been an
important harbor since ancient times. Founded in the 7th century
BC by the Dacians, Aegyssus, as the city was known in antiquity,
was conquered by the Romans who rebuilt it after their plans, their
technique and architectural vision. Aegussyus was first mentioned in
the documents of Diodorus of Sicily (3rd century BC).
The town was successively under Byzantine (5th - 7th century),
Genoese (10th - 13th century) and Ottoman rule before finally being
reunited with Romania in 1878.
CONSTANTA (Black Sea)
The third largest city in Romania, Constanta is now an important
cultural and economic centre, worth exploring for its archaeological
treasures and the atmosphere of the old town centre. Its historical
monuments, ancient ruins, grand Casino, museums and shops, and
proximity to beach resorts make it the focal point of Black Sea coast
tourism. Open-air restaurants, nightclubs and cabarets offer a wide
variety of entertainment.
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