The small historic city of Sibiu was built in the 12th century by German settlers known as Transylvanian Saxons. It was one of the largest and wealthiest of the seven walled citadels, so there are many impressive Germanic buildings to see as well as city walls.
Bran Castle in Transylvania Romania is famously known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ because of its ties to Bram Stoker’s iconic Gothic novel, Dracula. This medieval fortress also has a dark history with ties to Vlad the Impaler.
The Bucegi Mountains are in the southern part of Romania’s famous Carpathian Mountains known as the “Pearl of the Carpathians”. These beautiful mountains offer skiing in winter and scenic hiking in the summer months.
The fairy tale style Peleș Castle and Pelişor Castle sit nestled amongst trees with the beautiful Bucegi Mountains as a backdrop. These stunning castles once belonged to Romania’s royal family, but are now open to the public to explore.
Use this detailed guide to plan your drive along the best road in the world, the Transfăgărășan DN7C highway in Romania. Enjoy stunning views, gushing waterfalls, natural gorges, staggering cliffs, and serene lakes.
Planning a holiday to Transylvania? Use these tips to help plan your trip, including information on the Romanian language, money, how to book train tickets and essential driving information.
Travel to Transylvania and discover the magnificent Carpathian Mountains, magical castles, and people living the traditional way of life. Join me on my travels around this spectacular country.