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Prince Charles last month chose a book about rural Romania, Along the Enchanted Way, as one of five favourites featured by his wife the Duchess of Cornwall’s reading club. But just how enchanting is Romania’s countryside?
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Romania’s rise to popularity in Europe is due to its stunning scenery and budget-friendly options, opening up weekends away for visitors. Romania is a beautiful country, with breathtaking sandy beaches on the shores of the Black Sea, a forest-covered stretch of the Carpathian Mountains, and the largest delta in Europe filled with a variety of birds and animals. Romania’s natural wonders also include the largest population of brown bears in Europe and large bison reserves. Romania also has many hidden areas of natural beauty, including the second biggest underground glacier in Europe. Many travellers are more aware of Romania’s links to the famous gothic novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.
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Thinking of visiting Romania? Check out this list of the best places to visit in Romania and plan a trip to this wonderful country!
Source: 25 Best Places to Visit in Romania – Your Guide to Romania
Bradt Guide’s pick of the world’s most colourful places will put a smile on your face and make your bucket list just that little bit longer.
Source: Brighten up your day with the world’s most colourful places | Bradt Guides
Romania’s remote region of Maramureș has a unique architectural style, where tall, tower-like wooden churches dot the landscape.
Source: The magical Romanian villages known for their unique Gothic churches
Residents say Viscri, where Prince Charles owns a home, is struggling with a recent tourism boom.
As the “last rower” left in one of the villages dotting Romania’s Danube Delta, Iosif Acsente is all too aware of how the traditions and vistas of the region are slowly disappearing — an issue brought into sharper relief by the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: A vanishing way of life in Danube Delta’s natural paradise
The Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa Regia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hunedoara county, will undergo a EUR 3 million refurbishment process.
Source: Ancient Dacian fortress in Romania to undergo EUR 3 million refurbishment
Have you ever been to Transylvania? #dailynewshungary #hungary #transilvania
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The mighty Dacian civilization once rivalled Rome in power and prestige. Today little remains of this empire apart from the six Dacian fortresses which are located across several sites in the…
Source: Spectacular and Ancient Dacian fortresses in the Mountains of Romania
Here is everything there is to know about the best UNESCO villages in Romania. Start planning a fantastic trip to explore Transylvania’s 7 villages with fortified churches now!
Source: 7 UNESCO Villages In Romania With Fortified Churches – Chasing the Donkey
By investing in its cultural heritage, a Transylvanian village makes a comeback.
Look further than Transylvania.
Source: The most underrated rural regions in Romania for cultural immersion
Brazil’s savannah needs you.
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Restoring forests is helping to secure the future of one of the world’s great rivers – and the people and nature that depend on it.
Source: Greening the Danube
Here are the top things to do in Romania, 3 of which will totally leave your wanderlust craving to visit the country.
Source: Best Things To Do In Romania
Get the must-have tips in Miriam’s Romania travel guide, incl. what to see, what to eat and where to stay. Travel to Romania and experience it for yourself.
Source: Romania Travel Guide | Everything you need to know (2019)
This UNESCO World Heritage site is a biblical tapestry of Byzantine art.
Source: Vibrant murals cover these Romanian monasteries inside and out
