Romania and Bucharest

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The Danube Delta is a World Heritage and the second largest delta in Europe.

Nadia Comaneci was the first

gymnast in the world to get

the maximum mark (10) in an

international competition.

Sighisoara is the only

medieval town (a former

fortress) still existing in

Europe and that is still

inhabited.

Romania has the second

largest underground

glacier in Europe (in terms

of volume).

The Romanian city of Timisoara was the

first in Europe to have electric street-

lightening. Timisoara was the first

European city to introduce horse-drawn

trams(in 1869) and electrical street-

lightening(in 1889).

CONSTANTINBRÂNCUȘI

Constantin Brâncuși (February 19, 1876 – March 16, 1957) was a

Romanian sculptor, painter and photographer who made his career in France.

In 1903, Brâncuși traveled to Munich, and from there to Paris. In Paris, he was

welcomed by the community of artists and intellectuals brimming with new

ideas. He worked for two years in the workshop of Antonin Mercié of the École

des Beaux-Arts, and was invited to enter the workshop of Auguste Rodin. Even

though he admired the eminent Rodin he left the Rodin studio after only two

months, saying, "Nothing can grow under big trees.”

Constantin Brancusi

The Prayer

(1907)

Mademoiselle

Pogany (1912)

Sleeping Muse

(1910)

Chimera

(1918)

555 YEARS OF BUCHAREST

Our city dates back to 555 years ago and it represents the most significant departure

point for a Romanian tour. It is also the most popular city, an industrial, commercial

and cultural center of our country.

BUCHAREST-THE LITTLE PARISBucharest is located in the Southern

Romania. It is the country’s biggestcity, with 2.2 million inhabitants(2012). It was first documented in1459 AD and inhabited since 500 BC.Bucharest is the Capital of Romaniasince 1862 AD. It has an elegantarchitecture built in the periodbetween the two World Wars, reasonfor which it used to be called theLittle Paris.

WHY IS ROMANIA WORTH VISITING?

As one of the most beautiful countries in Eastern Europe,

Romania attracts millions of tourists each year with its scenic

landscapes, unique culture and historically significant landmarks.

Whether you’re looking for soaring mountains to climb, warm

waters to bathe in, forests to explore or plains to run across,

Romania has it all. Furthermore, since this country is rich in history,

Romania boasts some of the most amazing castles and forts that

were built hundreds of years ago.

Romania offers countless unique travel experiences that are

waiting to be discovered.

Peles Castle

Bran Castle

PELES CASTLE

The Peles Castle is

undoubtedly one of the most

exceptional tourist attractions in

Romania, boasting a fabulous

architecture and a rich heritage. The

castle can be found near Sinaia in

Prahova County, nestled within the

majestic Carpathian Mountains. This

fantastic landmark was built by King

Carol I of Romania between 1839

and 1914, and it was meant to serve

as the monarch’s summer retreat.

BRAN CASTLE

Also known as Dracula’s Castle, the Bran Castle can be found in Bran, in close

proximity to the important city of Brasov. This majestic structure is commonly regarded

as the home of the famous Dracula character brought to life by Bram Stoker, but its

history is much more comprehensive than that. Actually, the first written mentioning of

Bran Castle dates all the way back to 1377, when Louis I of Hungary allowed the Saxons

of Brasov to build their own stone keep. In 1920, the Bran Castle was an official royal

residence and ended up being the favorite retreat of Queen Marie.

Palace of the Parliament

Transfagarasan

PALACE OF THE PARLIAMENT

The Palace of the

Parliament is a record-

breaking building that

can be found in

Romania’s capital –

Bucharest. This

massive structure was

designed by Anca

Petrescu and flaunts 12

stories, 4 underground

levels as well as a total

floor surface of 3,7

million square feet.

TRANSFAGARASAN

The Transfagarasan is one of Romania’s most exceptional roads, and it can be

found in the Southern Carpathians, between the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti. The road

stretches for 60 miles from north to south, and it runs through some of the highest

peaks in the country, including Moldoveanu and Negoiu.

TRANSALPINA

The Transalpina is a road

that can be found in the

Parang Mountains in

Romania, and it is currently

the highest road in the

country. The road connects

the Novaci city and the

Sebes city, and it runs

across 4 counties as it

traverses the mountains

from south to north.

THE BABELE AND THE SPHINX.

The Bucegi Mountains can be found in the central part of

Romania, just south of the city of Brasov. Apart from their immense

natural beauty and high peaks, the Bucegi Mountains are also the home

of 2 of the most famous natural landmarks of Romania – the Babele and

the Sphinx.