Romania is waiting for you to explore its infinite travel opportunities!

1. Romania is waiting for you to explore its infinite travel opportunities! Either you choose short, few hours tours by car or a day/week bus, train or airplane experience, your options to emerge into its culture, traditions, landscapes and culinary delights are endless: from the medieval towns of Transylvania, Bucovina, Maramures to Bucharest - Romania's Capital City and further down to the Danube Delta and the Black Sea, these are just few ideas to welcome you in Romania.

2. Where are we? Located southeast of Europe at the 45th parallel, along the same latitude as Venice-Italy and Bordeaux-France, the country has a balanced geography of mountains, hills and plains. Romania has been compared to a medieval city of which the Ardeal and Carpathian mountains comprise the castle fortress, surrounded by the hills as walls, with the Danube, the Nistre and the Tisa rivers, forming a moat.

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4. Emerge in time Emerge in time as you visit one of the world’s famous painted monasteries in Bucovina, the ancient hilltop citadel in Sighisoara- Transylvania and other medieval, authentic old cities and folkloric villages.

5. The ancient Dacia Visit Sarmisegetusa fortress, the most important, strategic military, religious and political center of the ancient Dacians. Here, the famous Roman Emperor Traian had to fight for 5 years to be finally able to conquer it in 106 AD. Find out where was the famous gold treasure that made the Romans to party for 156 days.

6. Medieval Cities in Transylvania Medieval Cities in Transylvania The three valleys: Sibiului, Brasovului, Fagarasului are representative for the traditional rituals. The three valleys: Sibiului, Brasovului, Fagarasului are representative for the traditional rituals. The three valleys: Sibiului, Brasovului, Fagarasului are representative for the traditional rituals.

7. Brasov – the heart and soul of Transylvania The old fortress, the White Tower and the Black Tower from XVth Century, the Black Church (1385), the Romanian Culture Museum(1495), the St. Bartholomew Monument and the gorgeous Poiana Brasov resort.

8. Brasov – Bran, “Dracula’s Castle” Bran Castle situated in the immediate vicinity of Braşov, is a national monument and landmark. Commonly known as "Dracula's Castle" it is marketed as the home of the titular character in Bram Stoker's Novel, “Dracula”.

9. Sibiu – the European Capital of Culture • Visit the Brukenthal Museum, the Arsenal, the Old Center of the town, Dumbrava, Paltinis- the highest mountain resort (1421 m). • From Sibiu the road leads to the famous Transfagarasan mountain highway.

10. Wild Transylvania: Transfagarasan & Balea Lac More than 150 kilometers in length, the Transfagarasan Highway is Romania’s most spectacular and best known road and, thanks to an appearance on BBC Top Gear in 2009. It is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.

11. Fagaras - Medieval Fortress, mystery, absorption and wealth… …this reflects Fagaras Fortress in the crystalline lake that surrounds it. Built in the late XIVth century, the fortress wears its place of honor among the most beautiful castles in the world. It became famous under the rule of Michael the Brave, making it an exclusive location through to the monthly celebrations once held here.

12. The Bear Cave - UNESCO Heritage, biggest ice cave in Europe Bear’s Cave received it’s name after the 140 cave bear skeletons which were discovered on the site in 1983. It is located the western Apuseni Mountains,northwestern Romania.

13. The amazing Salt Mine in Turda VISIT THE OLD SALT MINES OF THE AUSTRIAN EMPIRE see the biggest salt reserve in Europe, 20 km deep, find out the legends of salt exploitation and see the old workers marks.

14. Welcome to Cluj-Napoca In the heart of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca, the second most populous city in Romania, after the national capital Bucharest, is waiting for you, with the silent, full of history walls and hospitable people. It is THE 2015 EUROPEAN YOUTH CAPITAL

15. Some of the "NOT TO BE MISSED" Tours WEDDIND 60 METERS UNDER: special wedding ceremony in the salt mine WEDDING VOWS UP IN THE AIR- use a small airplane that takes you over the Transylvania Mountains and take the vows. DROP BY PARACHUTE – on the Transylvania hills SPECIAL TRANSYLVANIA AIR TOUR - breathtaking landscape seen from above PERSONALIZE YOUR TOURS ALL OVER ROMANIA: Sightseeing, Adventure, Past & Present, Body & Soul tours.

16. Transylvanian “Treasured” Tours • WESTERN TRANSYLVAINA • Visit the Happy Cemetery, “Mocanita” – hundred years old train that leads you to the heart of the Carpathian virgin forests , see houses with ancient mural painted walls and traditional handicrafts centers. • VISIT THE MEDIEVAL TRANSYLVANIA • Discover the many palaces of the medieval period, the beautiful and vibrant • old churches and religions, visit the only inhabited medieval city in Europe . • SPECIAL CAVES IN THE TRANSYLVANIA VALLEYS • Visit the Bear Cave - the biggest European Ice Cave, UNESCO heritages, Scarisoara cave – the biggest glacier in Romania, and many other breathtaking Transylvanian caves.

17. …….and more of Transylvania……… • THE OLD FORTRESSES OF OUR ANCIENTS • fortresses built in the XII century, placed on the mountain top, • the Old Church built in 1727, • the Roman Fortress built as an important commercial center , • military ancient roads used in the capital of the Roman Provence, Dacia. • CHURCHES ANS MUSEUMS IN TRANSYLVANIA • - Take this opportunity to discover some XIII th century churches, • - find out the place where a special German Princess spent her last days, • - visit "Biserica din Deal“- the oldest Romanian church, built in 1364 and • "Biserica din Vale”- the ancient wooden church built during the same period; • - visit Cheile Baciului - a beautiful and mysterious forest, known by its paranormal • and energetic qualities and as well, the wonderful dendrology parks. • CROSSING THE CARPATHIANS • follow the steps of the famous Vlad Dracul, well known as "Dracula", • visit his castle, understand his habits and be enchanted by the country's • landscapes seen from the mountaintops.

18. …… much more of Romania……… • SPA RESORTS - discover the Wellness Resorts from the Roman period and therapeutically thermal springs that heal all kind of diseases. • Romania is home to more than one third of Europe's mineral and thermal springs. Natural factors are carefully being used through attentive medical care by physiotherapy, acupuncture, alternative medicine, electrotherapy and natural local herbal remedies. • WONDERFUL SIGHTSEEINGS AND TRADITIONS IN TRANSYLVANIA • Explore Romania's many treasures and experience it’s vibrant, flourishing and unforgettable Landscapes. We look forward to welcoming you to Romania!

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