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Things to do in Romania
Transylvania's fortified Saxon towns and Dracula legend, the Carpathian Mountains' brown bear population, and painted monasteries that have survived largely unchanged for over 500 years.
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Explore Bran Castle
CultureA dramatic hilltop fortress loosely associated with the Dracula legend, with genuine 14th-century architecture and Carpathian mountain views regardless of the folklore.
Wander Sighișoara's fortified medieval old town
CultureA UNESCO-listed citadel and the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, with clock tower, colorful houses, and cobbled lanes largely unchanged for centuries.
Drive the Transfăgărășan mountain road
AdventureA dramatic high-altitude highway through the Carpathians, once called the world's best road by Top Gear, with a glacial lake at its highest point.
Track brown bears in the Carpathian Mountains
NatureRomania holds one of Europe's largest brown bear populations, with guided hides and observation platforms offering genuine, respectful sighting opportunities.