***Sighișoara was built at the turn of the 13th century by a group of German settlers known as the Transylvanian Saxons, and just a century or so later had earned urban status and become a royal hub, playing a key
"A village that has stolen even the heart of The Prince of Wales, who now owns properties in the village that have been converted into guesthouses. A walk in the village will reveal a traditional way of living, beautifully restored
*Bran Castle: Shockingly, this is a skip! Billed as Dracula’s castle, this is mobbed with people, a fairly unremarkable castle without much in the way of interesting history, and surrounded by a really horrible mass of tourist shops and restaurants. [didn’t stop] Rasnov Citadel: The
***Sinaia is a very popular ski resort, and houses one of the architectural pearls of Romania, the Peleș Castle. We found the town charming, packed with people, lively restaurants, and generally fun (yet high end/adult) vibe. You could spend a
The Transfăgărășean, or DN7C is a paved mountain road crossing the southern section of the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. It is the second-highest paved road in the country after the Transalpina. It starts near the village of Bascov and stretches 90 kilometres (56 mi) to the crossroad between
Extremely cute old town. Colonized by Saxons in the 12th century, it is the home of Romania's first museum, library, school, hospital, mountain resort, and beer garden. You could easily fill a day exploring and visiting museums. Low key. Sibiu was named