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Romania

Medieval towns, dramatic mountains, distinctive traditions and one of Europe’s most varied landscapes.

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Currency
Romanian leu (RON)
Language
Romanian
Capital
Bucharest
Emergency
112
Country guide

Romania

Medieval towns, dramatic mountains, distinctive traditions and one of Europe’s most varied landscapes.

Illustrated map of Romania showing its landscape and mountain ranges Romania, ready to explore
Explore Romania
Currency
Romanian leu (RON)
Language
Romanian
Capital
Bucharest
Emergency
112
DrivingRight
PlugsC / F
Voltage230 V / 50 Hz
Local time--:--Europe/Bucharest
Calling code+40
SchengenYes

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Where to explore in Romania

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Transylvania in Romania

Transylvania

Historic towns, castles and mountain landscapes.

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 Bucharest in Romania

Bucharest

City life, architecture and a useful first stop.

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 Dobruja in Romania

Dobruja

Black Sea coast, ancient sites and the Danube.

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A useful first route

First time in Romania?

Brașov & Bran in Romania
01

Brașov & Bran

For iconic scenery, old streets and an easy mountain base.
Sibiu in Romania
02

Sibiu

For walkable squares, food and a relaxed cultural city break.
Bucharest in Romania
03

Bucharest

For museums, cafés and a quick view of modern Romania.
Sighișoara in Romania
04

Sighișoara

For a compact medieval stop with real atmosphere.
Danube Delta in Romania
05

Danube Delta

For slow travel, birdlife and water-bound landscapes.

Practical planning

Money in Romania

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  • Cash can still be useful in smaller communities.
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The character of the country

Why Romania?

Medieval towns in Romania

Medieval towns

Centres such as Brașov, Sibiu and Sighișoara make history feel close, walkable and lived in.

The Carpathians in Romania

The Carpathians

Forests, passes and high trails shape a country where a short drive can change the whole landscape.

Living traditions in Romania

Living traditions

Craft, food and seasonal customs remain part of everyday life in many villages and small towns.

Romania in five minutes

A very short history

  1. 1859Wallachia and Moldavia unite, forming the basis of modern Romania.
  2. 1918Transylvania and other regions join Romania after the First World War.
  3. 1989The Romanian Revolution ends the communist regime.

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