Romania is a travel destination in Southeast Europe. Its capital is Bucharest. September and August are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Romania
Bran Castle (landmark, Center Region) — Gothic cliff-top fortress associated with Vlad the Impaler — the legendary "Dracula's Castle" in Transylvania.
Peles Castle (landmark, South-Muntenia Region) — Neo-Renaissance royal palace nestled in the Carpathian foothills — ornate interiors and towering spires.
Alba Iulia Citadel (landmark, Center Region) — Star-shaped 18th-century fortress — site of the proclamation of Romanian unification in 1918.
Danube Delta (natural, South-East Region) — UNESCO biosphere reserve — Europe's largest wetlands, home to 300+ bird species and floating reed islands.
Sibiu Old Town (city, Center Region) — Ochre-and-terracotta medieval Saxon city — eye-shaped dormer windows and Europe's heritage champion 2007.
Transfăgărășan Highway (natural, Center Region) — Ceaușescu's spectacular mountain road snaking through the Southern Carpathians at 2,042 m.
Sighișoara Historic Center (city, Center Region) — UNESCO medieval fortress town — birthplace of Vlad the Impaler with a 14th-century clock tower.
Bucegi Mountains (mountain, Center Region) — Plateau massif capped by the Sphinx and Babele rock formations — cable car from Sinaia resort.
Painted Monasteries of Bucovina (landmark, North-East Region) — UNESCO exterior frescoes on 15th-16th-century Orthodox monasteries ablaze with Byzantine colour.
Bucharest Old Town (city, Bucharest-Ilfov Region) — Bustling Lipscani quarter — Belle Époque mansions, art nouveau facades, and a legendary nightlife.