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Romania - Must See Locations

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

The most favourite locations in Romania are the following:

-­ Castles and palaces - In Romania we can find very preserved castles and palaces from the Medieval times. The historically significant castles an palaces are Bran, Corvinti, Fagaras and Palace of Peles. The most famous amongst the castles is definitely the Bran Castle which is also known as the Dracula`s Castle. Some historical data prooves this castle was a base for Vlad Tepes, the popular Dracula.

- Monasteries - the Romanian monasteries are well known for the frescoes which were hand painted. The frescoes are hand painted pictures which tells us some biblical stories. They can be located on the walls and the ceilings of the monasteries. The most visited monasteries are Vornet Monastery, Moldovita Monastery, Humor Monastery and many more historical and religious buildings.

- Wine Regions - recently Romania is getting world fame because of the production of high quality wines. The oldest vineyards are dated from the 19th century. In Romania we can locate four major wine production regions: Tarnave Region, Cotnari Region, Murfatlar Region and the Dealu Mare Region.

- Fortified Churches - in the 12th century German Saxons built a large number of building in Romania and they shaped the architecture of the whole country. Their speciality was to fortify the regular churches so they became strongholds. The most famous fortified churches are : Biertan, Viscri, Prejmer, Harman, Hosman, Mosna, Alma, Medias and many more.

- Wooden Churches - in the Maramures Region in Romania we can locate a number of wooden churches. These wooden churches are a famous touristic attraction in this region. The most important wooden churches are : Sighetul Marmatiei Village, Barsana Monastery, Bogdan Veda Church and the Surdesti Church.

Romania is becoming more popular every year. As the part of the European Union further development of the country is expected. The results of the development are noticeable and things will getting better each year. The country of Romania is very beautiful and there are a lot of interesting historical and traditional attractions we can visit. If you are a fan of Medieval architecture and Dracula Romania is the right place for you.
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Travel tips to European Countries: Romania

Friday, May 9th, 2008

About the county

Lying in the Southeastern Europe Romania is slowly emerging from the shackles of its dark history. Modern Romania was formed by merging two Principalities i.e. Moldavia and Wallachia in 1859 which were ruled by Ottoman Empire for centuries before. Romania is bordered by Moldova, Ukraine, the Black Sea, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro and Hungary. Bucharest is the capital of Romania. Transylvania and Moldavia constitute the northern half of the country. Romania’s main attractions include Black Sea Coast, the Carpathian Mountains and Transylvania. The Black Sea Coast is popular for its white sandy beaches and offers a perfect experience for families. The Carpathian Mountains are beautiful and covered by dense forests which offer skiing opportunities. There are many health resorts also in Romania. Transylvania is popular for Romanian Spas which have been known for its many healing powers. Local food specialty includes cuisines like ciorba de perisoare (soup with meatballs), ciorba tanancasca (meat with vegetables), lamb bors, giblet soup and a variety of fish soups.

Population & Languages

The population of Romania is around 22.5 million and the official language being spoken is Romanian. The other popular languages are Hungarian and German.

Electricity

The voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The types of plug used are round pin with attachment and “Schuko” plug and receptacle with side grounding contacts.

Geographic Location

It is located in Southeastern Europe bordering the Black Sea between Bulgaria and Ukraine. It is bordered by Hungary and Serbia to the west, Ukraine and Moldova to the northeast and Bulgaria to the south. Carpathian Mountains pass through the center of Romania.

Climate

The climate of Romania can be termed as Temperate and it has four seasons. While spring and autumn are cool and pleasant. Summers are very short and hot occurring in July and August. The winters can be harsh and cold with snowfall between December and March. The best months to visit Romania are May and June and September and October.

Local Customs

Handshaking is the common custom. It is also customary to kiss when being introduced to a woman. Mostly all normal European customs apply to Romania also. Dressing is conservative and casual. Smoking is prohibited on public transportation vehicles and theaters. Romanians like smoking themselves and thus like if you gift them cigarettes. Tipping is 5 to 10 percent in restaurant, hotels and taxis.

Attractions

Bucharest: Once used to be known as Paris of the East the city of Bucharest is a city of lights bustling with cafes, night clubs and restaurants. It also has Romanian Opera House and a huge National Museum. The historic sites include the Palace of Parliament, Old Court Church and Athenee Palace Hotel.
Brasov: Not to be missed places are Castles in Transylvania which include Bran Castle, Rasnov Castle and also do miss to see Sighisoara about 90 miles from Brasov, the birth place of Vlad tepes.
Romanian Riviera: This is along the coast of Black Sea which is huge tourist attraction. It is also home to several resorts and Romanian spas famous for their healing powers.

Travel

By Air – The national airline of Romania is Tarom. Many popular airlines that fly to Bucharest include Air France, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa and Swiss. The biggest airport is Bucharest Otopeni Airport which is located like 10 miles north of the city.

By Sea – Constanta is the major port on the Black Sea. Currently no ferries are being operated. But there are many cruises available which stop at various points of tourist interest like Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Bazias, Giurgiu, Calafat and Bucharest.

By Rail – There is an international service to Bucharest from Western Europe which runs only in summer months i.e. from June to September, the name of the train service is Wiener Waltzer.

Duty Free Items
1. Up to 200 cigarettes or 200 gm tobacco
2. 200g cocoa and 200g coffee
3. Perfumes, medicines and souvenirs
4. Two cameras, One small movie camera, Twenty Four cassettes, One portable radio, One TV set, One tape recorder, One pair of binoculars and One typewriter.
5. Gifts up to €175

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