Transylvania, the most famous of Romania’s three provinces, is a wide wonderland of historic castles, medieval towns, and delicious local food. There’s a lot to explore, and a lot to take your breath away. These are the fifteen most exciting things to do and places to visit in Transylvania. 1. Visit Bran Castle Bran Castle…
Romanian castles are like nothing else you can find anywhere in Europe. Medieval, often gothic, dramatic stone beasts that rise up tall amongst the craggy rocks and snow-capped mountains of Transylvania. Castles in Romania are the stuff of legend and myth. When you think Transylvanian castles, you inevitably think of Dracula. And, while the myth…
Romania’s landscape is a magnificent beast that deserves to be conquered and understood. Across this, open and rugged terrain are big modern cities like the capital of Bucharest, as well as the hundreds of medieval towns and villages found in Transylvania. On the journey from Bucharest to Transylvania, you’ll leave the big city behind and…