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Attractions of BUCHAREST

Monuments of the Romanian Orthodoxy

  • The Romanian Patriarchy situated in the centre of Bucharest, 17th century monastery at the origin. The church, the watch’s tower and the gate survived.
  • The Antim Monastery situated in the centre of Bucharest – fortified, built in 1715
  • The Mihai Voda founded in 1591 by Voevod Michael the Brave
  • The 17th century Radu Voda Church
  • The 17th century Stavropoleos Church
  • Monuments of the Romanian Orthodoxy in Bucharest’s near vicinity

Mountains

Sinaia took its name after the monastery of Sinaia, 1659, and as established after its founder Mihai Cantacuzino made a trip to the holly mountain of Sinai. Sinaia offers lighted by night ski slopes, the royal Palaces of Peles and Pelisor and numerous other attractions.
Close to it are the cities of Predeal, (old city whose name means In front of the Hill) with great ski slopes as well, and Brasov, which is one hour by train.

Brasov (Kronstadt)-The city of the Crown

Brasov (Kronstadt)-The city of the Crown -Brasov is an old city with a Slavonic name.

Brasov is an old city with a Slavonic name. The name of Brasov was established in the 6th century. A must see place is Biserica Neagra-the Black Church (named like this after it burnt in 1689). The biggest gothic church in Romania (1384-1477) can also be found in Brasov.

"Stephen the Great" and the monasteries

Bucovina monasteries, Romania

The old monasteries are the main tourist attraction in Bucovina due to their unique frescoes. There are five main monasteries of this kind. Some of the most beautiful Romanian monasteries were built in the fifteen-century, by one of the most revered Romanian kings, Stephan the Great of Moldavia. He was a man of profound faith and as a general rule, who built a church or a monastery after every major war campaign against the Turks. Stephan the Great succeeded in 34 out of 36 wars against the invasion of the Muslim ottomans.

The "Little Paris"

The Little Paris -Bucharest, the Romanian capital, is a splendid city with great arhitecture

Bucharest, the Romanian capital, is a splendid city, whose old architecture is so harmoniously mixed with the new style. The city was founded in 1459 by

Targu Jiu

Targu Jiu -Here are the roots of the sculptor Constantin Brancusi, here he created and placed some of his famous works.

Here are the roots of the sculptor Constantin Brancusi, here he created and placed some of his famous works.

The Dacian Fortresses in Orastie Mountains

Dacian fortresses, Transylvania -The heart of the powerful Dacian kingdom, formed at the dawn of the Christian era

The heart of the powerful Dacian kingdom, formed at the dawn of the Christian era, was in Orastie Mountains and you can still see its fortresses.

Suceava Fortress

Suceava Fortress, Moldavia -The Princely Court was here during the golden age of the Moldavian Kingdom.

The Princely Court was here during the golden age of the Moldavian Kingdom.

Saint Ana Lake

The Saint Ana Lake is in a very beautiful place, with mountains around, mountains covered with fir trees like a crown.

The only volcanic lake in Romania, where, according to the popular tradition, on Easter you can wash all your sins away.

Saint Ana Lake – Is the only volcanic lake in Romania. It is situated at 946 meters altitude from the sea level and has the shape of an easel. Its water, almost distilled, is not good for drinking because of the lack of mineral salts. Saint Ana Lake is now a natural reservation.

Constanta

Constanta -One of the oldest settlements in Romania that still keeps valuable traces of Greek, Roman and Ottoman dominance.

One of the oldest settlements in Romania that still keeps valuable traces of Greek, Roman and Ottoman dominance.

IASI

IASI -The cultural capital of Romania, the place where culture and faith are present on every street you walk.

The cultural capital of Romania, the place where culture and faith are present on every street you walk. IASI- is the capital city of Moldavia (now Romania).

Curtea de Arges Monastery

Curtea de Arges Monastery - One of the most beautiful historical and religious monuments in Romania, Curtea de Arges Monastery i

One of the most beautiful historical and religious monuments in Romania, Curtea de Arges Monastery is also the place where Craftsman Manole's legend was born.

Danube Delta, the best preserved delta in Europe

Danube Delta, the best preserved delta in Europe, a fascinating water world.

Danube Delta, the best preserved delta in Europe, a fascinating water world.

Rodnei Mountains

Rodnei Mountains - long peaceful journeys in a place where sharing the paths with strangers is rare.

Rodnei Mountains - long peaceful journeys in a place where sharing the paths with strangers is rare.

Area: 900 km2
Average paths length: 7-8 hours
Highest peak: Pietrosul 2.303 m
Accommodation: 1 hotel (2 stars), 1 chalet (electricity, running water), tent
Difficulty: yyy (difficult)
Landscapes: ***** (pleasant)
Open: April - October

Parang Mountains

Parang Mountains - a rocky land with difficult routes through glaciar forms.

Parang Mountains - a rocky land with difficult routes through glaciar forms.

Area: 1.100 km2
Average paths length: 6-7 hours
Highest peak: Parangul Mare 2.519 m
Accommodation: 3 chalets (electricity, running water), tent
Difficulty: yyy (difficult)
Landscapes: ***** (pleasant)
Open: April - October