Balkans travel guide

Romania

With its fairytale castles and interesting culture, Romania is one of the top budget destinations and a perfect way to begin or end a Balkan trip.

There is so much to do in Romania that you could spend months there and never see everything. These guides cover the best spots to see, the most incredible castles to explore and the prettiest towns to visit.

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Snow-covered rooftops of Râșnov, Romania, seen from above with pine-covered hills and a wide valley stretching toward distant Carpathian mountains under dramatic clouds.

Quick facts

  • Population: about 19 million
  • Currency: Romanian leu
  • Safe to drink tap water? Officially yes, but not in every area

Guides

Romania travel guides

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Places in Romania

Brașov
Bucharest
Sibiu
Sighișoara
Timișoara
Transylvania

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