Romania is one of the least visited countries in Europe and those who have ventured to know it see this particularity as a great advantage that translates into cheap prices, passable streets and the discovery of secrets and architecture that go beyond the famous Castle of Dracula and the legends that revolve around it.
As part of Eastern Europe, Romania does not escape the medieval charm that characterizes the cities of the countries on that side of the continent and that makes visiting them cause an unparalleled emotion in tourists.
Although there are many places of interest within this country, it is recommended to start the trip in its capital, Bucharest, and from there venture out to explore other cities. Bucharest is defined by many connoisseurs of architecture as an inspiration for Paris, thanks to its imposing buildings, including the Parliament, undoubtedly imposing and not in vain it is the second largest building in the world, after the Pentagon in the United States.
In this first stop it is mandatory to visit the historic center of the city made up of the National Art Museuml, the Plaza de la Universidad, the Plaza de la Revolución and the Jewish cemetery.
As usual, those who visit this country have among their plans to visit Bran Castle, better known as Dracula’s Castle, built in the 14th century. For this tour it is necessary to travel a few kilometers, by car or three, from Bucharest to Sinaia; the famous castle is not large in dimensions, its charm lies more in the specific rooms that still preserve the torture objects with which the Machiavellian character tortured his enemies.
After getting to know the most famous tourist spot in the entire city, a good option is to continue towards Brasov, considered the most beautiful city in all of Romania. In particular, its baroque and neoclassical structures, such as the Black Church, are recognized. Likewise, you can see many fortifications that today serve as headquarters for shops and restaurants.
Another of the cities that are on the mandatory list of the tour of this part of Transylvania are Prejmer and Siguisoara; Considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, both cities differ from the others due to their narrow labyrinthine streets and colored roofs.
To end the tour, one of the most recommended places for tourists is Timisoara; Being a university city, the places of recreation, parks, terraces and squares are always animated. Likewise, it is possible to enjoy the majesty of its university buildings and constructions in general that date from the establishment of the Austro-Hungarian empire.
Despite the fact that Romania is characterized by being a country with varied landscapes in terms of the attractions of its cities, what all these places manage to coincide in is its lively and affordable nightlife. Romanians definitely know how to party and their party spots have a reputation for being lively and absolutely accessible for those interested in a few drinks.
Every day, more tourists delighted with the walled cities and impressive constructions of Romania are in charge of transmitting the beauty to those who do not believe, causing interest in this country to grow.