Romania Places to Visit
Top Cities and Destinations in Romania
Discover extraordinary cities and picturesque locations that will captivate you with their rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning beauty.
Bucharest
BucharestTimișoara
TimișIași
IașiCluj-Napoca
ClujConstanța
ConstanțaBrașov
BrașovSibiu
SibiuOradea
BihorArad
AradSighișoara
MureșCraiova
DoljSuceava
SuceavaTârgu-Mureș
MureșSatu Mare
Satu MareAlba Iulia
AlbaRomania is a country located in southeastern Europe, known for its beautiful landscapes, rich history and culture. With its medieval castles, charming towns and majestic mountains, Romania is a must-visit destination.
One of the most visited cities in Romania is Bucharest, the country's capital, which is famous for its unique blend of old-world charm and modern style. You can learn about the city's rich history by visiting attractions such as the Palace of Parliament, the largest administrative building in the world, and the Village Museum, which showcases traditional Romanian architecture and crafts.
Another must-see in Romania is Transylvania, a region located in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains. Transylvania is home to many charming towns and villages, including Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiu, which are known for their medieval architecture, cobblestone streets and rich cultural offerings. In addition, visit Bran Castle, known as Dracula's Castle, which sits on a hill overlooking the town of Bran.
For those in search of natural beauty, Romania offers many stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. One of the most popular destinations is the Danube Delta, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the second largest river delta in Europe, which is home to more than 300 species of birds and abundant wildlife. The Carpathian Mountains, on the other hand, offer many opportunities for hiking, skiing and other outdoor activities. On the other hand, the beaches on the Black Sea coast provide the perfect escape during the summer months.
Romania is also known for its delicious cuisine, which is a combination of Balkan, Hungarian and Turkish influences. Here you can try traditional dishes such as sarmale, a type of cabbage roll, mici, a type of grilled meatloaf, and cozonac, a sweet bread with walnuts and raisins.
- TOP
- Unesco
- Church
- Museum
- Natural attraction
- Nature
- Historical place
- Park
- Monastery
- Forts and castles
- Lake
- Sacred and religious sites
- Memorial
- Mountain
- Natural feature
Famous places and interesting landmarks
- Nature • Natural attraction • Canyon
Turda Gorge, Turda
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Transylvania, Turda Gorge (Cheile Turzii in Romanian) is a stunning natural reserve that captivates visitors with its majestic cliffs and diverse flora and fauna. Located near the city of Turda in Romania, this geological wonder...
- Nature • Natural attraction • Canyon
Iron Gates, Iron Gates Natural Park
Nestled within the dramatic landscapes of Romania, the Iron Gates gorge is a natural marvel that leaves visitors in awe. This majestic gorge, carved out by the Danube River, forms a natural boundary between Romania and Serbia.
- Street • Shopping district • Shopping
Bulevardul Magheru, Bucharest
Bulevardul Magheru, a bustling artery in the heart of Bucharest, Romania, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant shopping and cultural scene. This prominent thoroughfare is one of the capital's main shopping districts, lined with a diverse array of stores ranging...
- Open-air museum of village life
Village Museum, Bucharest
The Village Museum, a cultural gem nestled in the vibrant city of Bucharest, Romania, is an open-air ethnographic museum that offers a unique glimpse into the country's rural heritage. Spanning over 10 hectares within the Herastrau Park, the museum was founded by...
- Imposing, 14th-century, hilltop castle
Bran Castle, Bran
Nestled on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia, Bran Castle is a historic landmark that draws visitors from around the world to the small city of Bran, Romania. Often associated with the legend of Dracula, this imposing structure is perched atop a 60-meter...
- Huge Communist palace, now parliament
Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest
The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, stands as a colossal testament to the country's communist past and the grandiose ambitions of its former dictator, Nicolae Ceaușescu. This monumental building, known also as the People's House (Casa Poporului), is...
- National museum in a baroque palace
Cotroceni Palace, Bucharest
Steeped in history and architectural grandeur, Cotroceni Palace is a distinguished landmark and museum situated in the heart of Bucharest, Romania. Serving as the official residence of the President of Romania, this elegant edifice is a testament to the nation's...
- 18th-century estate and public park
Palatul Mogoșoaia, Bucharest
Nestled amidst lush gardens on the outskirts of Bucharest, Romania, Palatul Mogoșoaia is a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage. Built in the early 18th century by Constantin Brâncoveanu, a notable Romanian prince, this historical edifice is a prime...
- Museum • History museum • Archaeological museum
National Museum of the Union, Alba Iulia
The National Museum of the Union is a cultural landmark nestled in the historic city of Alba Iulia, Romania. This esteemed institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of the area, particularly the events surrounding the Great Union of 1918...
- Roman artifacts and the national treasury
National Museum of Romanian History, Bucharest
Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, the National Museum of Romanian History stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of the country's past. This pivotal institution is housed in a majestic neoclassical building, which once served as the former Postal Services...
- Historic cemetery with noted burials
Bellu Cemetery, Bucharest
Bellu Cemetery stands as a historic gem in the heart of Bucharest, Romania. As the most prestigious necropolis in the city, it serves as the final resting place for a multitude of Romania's cultural and intellectual elite.
- Sacred and religious sites • Historical place • Monastery
Putna Monastery, Putna
Nestled in the bucolic landscape of northern Romania, Putna Monastery stands as a testament to the country's rich spiritual and historical heritage. Founded by Prince Stephen the Great in 1466, this Romanian Orthodox monastery is more than just a place of worship; it...
Things to See and Do by Category
Interesting and worth visiting places and tourist attractions appreciated by most tourists. See the list of places to visit when planning a trip to Romania.
Unesco
Biertan fortified church
BiertanHistorical place Architecture Voroneț Monastery
Gura HumoruluiSacred and religious sites Architecture Church Sucevița Monastery
SucevițaChurch Historical place Monastery Prejmer fortified church
PrejmerHistorical place Church Humor Monastery
Gura HumoruluiSacred and religious sites Church Moldovița Monastery
Vatra MoldovițeiArchitecture Sacred and religious sites Church Saschiz fortified church
SaschizChurch Gothic architecture Wooden churches of Maramureș
BârsanaChurch Câlnic Fortress
CâlnicChurch Gothic architecture Viscri fortified church
ViscriHistorical place Church The fortified church
DârjiuChurch Gothic architecture Sighișoara Citadel
SighișoaraUNESCO Medieval citadel with 9 towers
Historic walking areas Historical place Ieud Hill Church
IeudChurch Saint John the New Monastery
SuceavaChurch Spiritual Church of the Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
BârsanaChurch Dacian fortress of Bănița
Petroșani
Church
Putna Monastery
PutnaSacred and religious sites Historical place Monastery Curtea de Argeș Cathedral
Curtea de ArgeșMonastery Historical place Church Sinaia Monastery
SinaiaMuseum Sacred and religious sites Church Coronation Cathedral
Alba IuliaScenic Romanian Orthodox cathedral
Church St. Michael's Church
Cluj-NapocaLarge gothic-style Catholic church
Church Gothic architecture Biertan fortified church
BiertanHistorical place Architecture Voroneț Monastery
Gura HumoruluiSacred and religious sites Architecture Church Curtea Veche
Bucharest15th-century princely home, now a museum
Museum History museum
Museum
Village Museum
BucharestOpen-air museum of village life
Museum Vernacular architecture Bran Castle
BranImposing, 14th-century, hilltop castle
Museum History museum Palace of the Parliament
BucharestHuge Communist palace, now parliament
Museum Cotroceni Palace
BucharestNational museum in a baroque palace
Museum Paul Gottereau Palatul Mogoșoaia
Bucharest18th-century estate and public park
Museum Art museum National Museum of the Union
Alba IuliaMuseum History museum Archaeological museum National Museum of Romanian History
BucharestRoman artifacts and the national treasury
Museum Art museum Palace of Culture
IașiNeogothic landmark containing 4 museums
Museum Forts and castles
Historical place
Putna Monastery
PutnaSacred and religious sites Historical place Monastery Turnul Chindiei
TârgovișteIconic tower with panoramic views
Tower Museum Curtea de Argeș Cathedral
Curtea de ArgeșMonastery Historical place Church Ateneul Roman
BucharestNeoclassical concert hall dating to 1888
Music and shows Nightlife Suceava fortress
SuceavaRuins Historical place Forts and castles Râșnov Fortress
RâșnovHistorical place Forts and castles Arcul de Triumf
BucharestGrand granite war memorial archway
Arch Monuments and statues Biertan fortified church
BiertanHistorical place Architecture
Natural attraction
Turda Gorge
TurdaNature Natural attraction Canyon Iron Gates
Iron Gates Natural ParkNature Natural attraction Canyon Tâmpa
BrașovScenic mountain with trails and city views
Natural attraction Mountain Scărișoara Glacier Cave
Gârda de SusNatural attraction Mountain View point Lake Sfânta Ana
Băile TuşnadNature Natural attraction Lake Bigăr Waterfall
Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National ParkNatural attraction Protected area Nature Bucura Lake
Retezat National ParkScenic glacier lake for camping and hiking
Natural attraction Lake Sphinx
SinaiaNatural attraction Geologic formation Mountain
Park
Tâmpa
BrașovScenic mountain with trails and city views
Natural attraction Mountain Cișmigiu Gardens
BucharestPark Cluj-Napoca Botanical Garden
Cluj-NapocaBotanical garden with exotic flowers
Park Garden Anton Scudier Central Park
TimișoaraPark Herăstrău Park
BucharestLarge town park with lake and woodlands
Park Bucharest Botanical Garden
BucharestBotanical gardens with grand greenhouses
Park Garden Tineretului Park
BucharestPark with lake, cycling and sports complex
Park Sphinx
SinaiaNatural attraction Geologic formation Mountain
Nature
Turda Gorge
TurdaNature Natural attraction Canyon Iron Gates
Iron Gates Natural ParkNature Natural attraction Canyon Lake Sfânta Ana
Băile TuşnadNature Natural attraction Lake Bigăr Waterfall
Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National ParkNatural attraction Protected area Nature Lake Cișmigiu
BucharestNature Natural attraction Lake Dealul Mitropoliei
BucharestMuseum Nature Hill Lacul Lebedelor
BucharestNature Natural attraction Lake Lacul Morii
BucharestNature Natural attraction Lake
Sacred and religious sites
Putna Monastery
PutnaSacred and religious sites Historical place Monastery Sinaia Monastery
SinaiaMuseum Sacred and religious sites Church Voroneț Monastery
Gura HumoruluiSacred and religious sites Architecture Church Kretzulescu Church
BucharestBrick Orthodox church built in the 1720s
Church Sacred and religious sites Humor Monastery
Gura HumoruluiSacred and religious sites Church Carol I Mosque
ConstanțaSacred and religious sites Lookout Mosque Moldovița Monastery
Vatra MoldovițeiArchitecture Sacred and religious sites Church Holy Trinity Cathedral
SibiuByzantine church with frescoes and a store
Church Sacred and religious sites
History museum
Bran Castle
BranImposing, 14th-century, hilltop castle
Museum History museum Cotroceni Palace
BucharestNational museum in a baroque palace
Museum Paul Gottereau National Museum of the Union
Alba IuliaMuseum History museum Archaeological museum National Museum of Romanian History
BucharestRoman artifacts and the national treasury
Museum Art museum Peleș Castle
SinaiaLavish summer palace built in 1874
Museum Forts and castles National Military Museum
BucharestMilitary models and weapons from many eras
Museum Specialty museum Curtea Veche
Bucharest15th-century princely home, now a museum
Museum History museum Muzeul Țăranului Român
BucharestNational ethnographic and folk art museum
Museum History museum
Monastery
Putna Monastery
PutnaSacred and religious sites Historical place Monastery Curtea de Argeș Cathedral
Curtea de ArgeșMonastery Historical place Church Voroneț Monastery
Gura HumoruluiSacred and religious sites Architecture Church Sucevița Monastery
SucevițaChurch Historical place Monastery Cozia Monastery
CălimăneștiMuseum Monastery Orthodoxy Stavropoleos Monastery
BucharestOrthodox monastery founded in 1724
Church Historical place Cetățuia Monastery
IașiMonastery Lainici Monastery
Defileul Jiului National ParkChurch Monastery
Forts and castles
Palace of Culture
IașiNeogothic landmark containing 4 museums
Museum Forts and castles Corvin Castle
Hunedoara15th-century castle and history museum
Reportedly haunted Forts and castles Peleș Castle
SinaiaLavish summer palace built in 1874
Museum Forts and castles Suceava fortress
SuceavaRuins Historical place Forts and castles Râșnov Fortress
RâșnovHistorical place Forts and castles Poenari Castle
ArefuRuins Forts and castles Fortress of Deva
DevaForts and castles Rupea Fortress
RupeaHistorical place Forts and castles
Art museum
Palatul Mogoșoaia
Bucharest18th-century estate and public park
Museum Art museum National Museum of Romanian History
BucharestRoman artifacts and the national treasury
Museum Art museum National Museum of Art of Romania
BucharestArtworks from Romania, Europe and Asia
Museum Art museum Brukenthal National Museum
SibiuArt collections in a baroque palace
Museum Specialty museum Merry Cemetery
SăpânțaCemetery Art museum Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral
TimișoaraGrand Romanian Orthodox cathedral
Church Art museum Muzeul Țăranului Român
BucharestNational ethnographic and folk art museum
Museum History museum National Art Museum
Cluj-NapocaMuseum Art museum
Square
Victory Square
TimișoaraSquare Piața Unirii
BucharestSquare Fountain Revolution Square
BucharestSquare University Square
BucharestLandmark meeting place with events
Square Piața Sfatului
BrașovSquare Union Square
TimișoaraSquare Cycling Bike rental Avram Iancu Square
Cluj-NapocaMonuments and statues Square Charles de Gaulle Square
BucharestSquare
Theater
German State Theatre Timișoara
TimișoaraTheater Culture Palace
Târgu-MureșGrand 1900s palace with stained glass
Concerts and shows Specialty museum National Theatre Bucharest
BucharestTheater Historical place Concerts and shows Bulandra Theatre
BucharestTheater Concerts and shows Romanian National Opera
TimișoaraOpera Concerts and shows Theater Romanian National Opera
BucharestTheater Opera Concerts and shows Cluj-Napoca Hungarian Opera
Cluj-NapocaConcerts and shows Theater Iași National Theatre
IașiTheater Concerts and shows
Lake
Lake Sfânta Ana
Băile TuşnadNature Natural attraction Lake Bucura Lake
Retezat National ParkScenic glacier lake for camping and hiking
Natural attraction Lake Lake Cișmigiu
BucharestNature Natural attraction Lake Lacul Lebedelor
BucharestNature Natural attraction Lake Lacul Morii
BucharestNature Natural attraction Lake Lake Avram Iancu-Ocnița
Ocna SibiuluiNature Natural attraction Lake Lake Snagov
SnagovNature Natural attraction Lake Lake Fundeni
BucharestNature Natural attraction Lake
Memorial
Crucea Caraiman
BușteniHuge WWI cross memorial on mountain
Historical place View point Kilometer Zero
BucharestMemorial Monument to the Heroes of the Engineer Arm
BucharestMemorial Lions' Obelisk
IașiMemorial Monument to the Heroes of the Air
BucharestMemorial National Archives of Romania
BucharestMemorial Lutsch House
SibiuMemorial Water Tower in Fabric
TimișoaraMemorial
Architecture
Putna Monastery
PutnaSacred and religious sites Historical place Monastery Palace of Culture
IașiNeogothic landmark containing 4 museums
Museum Forts and castles CEC Palace
BucharestPalace Paul Gottereau Architecture Biertan fortified church
BiertanHistorical place Architecture Voroneț Monastery
Gura HumoruluiSacred and religious sites Architecture Church Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral
TimișoaraGrand Romanian Orthodox cathedral
Church Art museum Kretzulescu Church
BucharestBrick Orthodox church built in the 1720s
Church Sacred and religious sites Constanța Casino
ConstanțaGambling Nightlife Architecture
Baroque architecture
Brukenthal National Museum
SibiuArt collections in a baroque palace
Museum Specialty museum Baroque Palace
OradeaBaroque architecture Palace Cantacuzino Palace
BucharestMuseum Art Nouveau architecture Baroque architecture St. George's Cathedral
TimișoaraBaroque cathedral with organ music
Church Sacred and religious sites Jesuit Church
SibiuChurch Baroque architecture Churches of the Holy Archangels
Satu MareChurch Baroque architecture Bánffy Palace
Cluj-NapocaPalace Baroque architecture Forts and castles Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary
OradeaChurch Baroque architecture Sacred and religious sites
Concerts and shows
Culture Palace
Târgu-MureșGrand 1900s palace with stained glass
Concerts and shows Specialty museum National Theatre Bucharest
BucharestTheater Historical place Concerts and shows Bulandra Theatre
BucharestTheater Concerts and shows Romanian National Opera
TimișoaraOpera Concerts and shows Theater Romanian National Opera
BucharestTheater Opera Concerts and shows Cluj-Napoca Hungarian Opera
Cluj-NapocaConcerts and shows Theater Iași National Theatre
IașiTheater Concerts and shows Hungarian Theatre of Cluj
Cluj-NapocaTheater Concerts and shows
Gothic architecture
Bran Castle
BranImposing, 14th-century, hilltop castle
Museum History museum Corvin Castle
Hunedoara15th-century castle and history museum
Reportedly haunted Forts and castles St. Michael's Church
Cluj-NapocaLarge gothic-style Catholic church
Church Gothic architecture Biertan fortified church
BiertanHistorical place Architecture Prejmer fortified church
PrejmerHistorical place Church St. Michael's Cathedral
Alba IuliaCathedral and romanesque architecture
Church Romanesque architecture Saschiz fortified church
SaschizChurch Gothic architecture Biserica Neagră
BrașovMassive church named for long-ago fire
Church Sacred and religious sites
Specialty museum
Cotroceni Palace
BucharestNational museum in a baroque palace
Museum Paul Gottereau Salina Turda
TurdaMine Spa Museum National Military Museum
BucharestMilitary models and weapons from many eras
Museum Specialty museum Brukenthal National Museum
SibiuArt collections in a baroque palace
Museum Specialty museum Craiova Art Museum
CraiovaMuseum Specialty museum Culture Palace
Târgu-MureșGrand 1900s palace with stained glass
Concerts and shows Specialty museum Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum
BucharestMuseum Specialty museum Science museum Muzeul Olteniei
CraiovaMuseum Specialty museum
Palace
Palace of Culture
IașiNeogothic landmark containing 4 museums
Museum Forts and castles Elisabeta Palace
BucharestPalace Art Nouveau architecture CEC Palace
BucharestPalace Paul Gottereau Architecture Baroque Palace
OradeaBaroque architecture Palace Victoria Palace
BucharestPalace Palace of the National Military Circle
BucharestPalace Royal Palace of Bucharest
BucharestPalace Paul Gottereau Neumann Palace
AradPalace
Tower
Turnul Chindiei
TârgovișteIconic tower with panoramic views
Tower Museum Giurgiu Clocktower
GiurgiuTower Clock Tower
SighișoaraHistorical place View point Tower Tailors' Bastion
Cluj-NapocaFortress ruins with a repurposed tower
Tower Stephen's Tower
Baia MareTower Firemen's Tower
Satu MareObservation decks and towers Tower Govăjdia Blast Furnace
HunedoaraTower City Gate Towers
BucharestTower
Synagogue
Sinagoga Beth Israel
BrașovSynagogue Templul Coral
BucharestNeo-Moorish synagogue built in the 1860s
Synagogue Cetate Synagogue
TimișoaraSynagogue Status Quo Synagogue
Târgu-MureșSynagogue Fabric Synagogue
TimișoaraSynagogue Great Synagogue
BucharestSynagogue Sacred and religious sites Yeshua Tova Synagogue
BucharestSynagogue Sacred and religious sites Cluj-Napoca Neolog Synagogue
Cluj-NapocaSynagogue
View point
Salina Turda
TurdaMine Spa Museum Suceava fortress
SuceavaRuins Historical place Forts and castles Scărișoara Glacier Cave
Gârda de SusNatural attraction Mountain View point Crucea Caraiman
BușteniHuge WWI cross memorial on mountain
Historical place View point Sphinx
SinaiaNatural attraction Geologic formation Mountain Salina Veche
SlănicMine Mountain Museum Clock Tower
SighișoaraHistorical place View point Tower Black Tower
BrașovHistorical place View point Forts and castles
Area
Mountain
Tâmpa
BrașovScenic mountain with trails and city views
Natural attraction Mountain Scărișoara Glacier Cave
Gârda de SusNatural attraction Mountain View point Sphinx
SinaiaNatural attraction Geologic formation Mountain Salina Veche
SlănicMine Mountain Museum Peștera Muierilor
Baia de FierMountain View point Archaeological site Peleaga
Retezat National ParkHiking spot in the Retezat Mountains
Natural attraction Mountain Pietrosu Peak
Călimani National ParkNature Natural attraction Mountain Păpușa
Retezat National ParkNatural attraction Mountain
Neighbourhood
Fabric
TimișoaraNeighbourhood Șcheii Brașovului
BrașovNeighbourhood Ghencea
BucharestNeighbourhood Elisabetin
TimișoaraNeighbourhood Centrul Civic
BucharestNeighbourhood Cotroceni
BucharestNeighbourhood Bucharest Old Town
BucharestNeighbourhood Iosefin
TimișoaraNeighbourhood
Monuments and statues
Arcul de Triumf
BucharestGrand granite war memorial archway
Arch Monuments and statues Virgin Mary Monument
TimișoaraMonuments and statues Equestrian statue of Carol I
BucharestMonuments and statues Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși at Târgu Jiu
Târgu JiuMonuments and statues Matthias Corvinus House
Cluj-NapocaMuseum Gothic architecture Monuments and statues Avram Iancu Square
Cluj-NapocaMonuments and statues Square Attacking Cavalryman Statue
IașiMonuments and statues Rock sculpture of Decebalus
OrșovaMonuments and statues
Art Nouveau architecture
Elisabeta Palace
BucharestPalace Art Nouveau architecture Constanța Casino
ConstanțaGambling Nightlife Architecture Cantacuzino Palace
BucharestMuseum Art Nouveau architecture Baroque architecture Pelișor
SinaiaMuseum Forts and castles History museum Culture Palace
Târgu-MureșGrand 1900s palace with stained glass
Concerts and shows Specialty museum Casino Sinaia
SinaiaSpecialty museum Museum Nightlife Lucian Blaga National Theatre
Cluj-NapocaTheater Historical place Concerts and shows National Library of Romania
BucharestArt Nouveau architecture Library Event space
Regions of Romania
Where to next? Discover Serbia, a country in the region worth visiting, or use the destination finder