Romania

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Bucharest has a strongly urban feel, while the Transylvania region around Cluj-Napoca has a quite different atmosphere. Travel times vary greatly between regions, which is worth factoring into your itinerary.

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Based on Bucharest · 5-year average

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Bucharest

Bucharest is the capital of Romania and a great starting point for exploring the country.

45 sights 9 guides Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)

Cluj-Napoca

Cluj-Napoca is the central city of the Transylvania region in northwestern Romania and the country's second-largest city. It serves as a great base for exploring Transylvania.

45 sights 9 guides Cluj International Airport (CLJ)

Timișoara

Timișoara is a city in western Romania, charming for its cathedral, churches, and squares that blend together beautifully. Union Square makes a great starting point for a leisurely stroll through the city center.

45 sights 9 guides Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport

Constanța

Constanța is a Romanian port city on the Black Sea coast, representative of the Dobruja region. As one of Romania's largest cities, it's a great place to enjoy a coastal atmosphere.

11 sights 9 guides Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND)

Iași

Iași is the central city of Romania's northeastern Moldavia region, a historic place that once served as the capital of the Principality of Moldavia. Its Palace of Culture, monasteries, and cathedrals let visitors soak up an old-world atmosphere.

45 sights 9 guides Iaşi International Airport

Top sights in Romania

Castles & palaces

Palace of the Parliament

The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, is considered the second-largest administrative building in the world. Originally called the People's Palace, its sheer scale alone makes it worth a visit.

Temples & religious sites

National Cathedral

An Eastern Orthodox cathedral on a hill facing the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, serving as the patriarchal cathedral of the Romanian Orthodox Church. At 133 meters tall, it stands out from almost anywhere in the city.

Culture & venues

Romanian Athenaeum

A splendid domed concert hall in central Bucharest, a landmark of the city since it opened in 1888. It is well known as the home of the George Enescu Philharmonic.

Temples & religious sites

Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral

This Romanian Orthodox cathedral stands in the heart of Timișoara and is dedicated to three saints. It's a religious landmark where visitors can admire the grandeur of Orthodox architecture.

Temples & religious sites

St. Michael's Church

This Gothic-style church in Cluj-Napoca is the second largest in Transylvania. Its 76-meter spire is the tallest in the region, visible from far away.

Museums & galleries

Palace of Culture

This building served as an administrative and judicial seat until 1955, when it was converted into a museum; it now houses four museums under the National Museum Complex of Moldavia. A range of exhibitions and cultural events add to the appeal.

Temples & religious sites

Carol I Mosque

This mosque is located in Constanța, Romania, and was also known as the Carol I Mosque. Recognized for its historical value, it's protected as a national heritage site.