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Romania Travel Wiki
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Travel to Romania
Romania isn’t always up near the top of tourism spots, but that’s something that provides you with a distinct advantage if you plan a visit to this beautiful nation. There are castles almost everywhere to explore, some perfectly preserved and others in ruins. There are amazing natural sites, such as the Bigar Waterfall. Your time here might be more rustic than a visit to other European cities, but that also means there is the potential of something life changing happening.
Romania offers something in every season that makes a visit truly special. In summer, endless fields of sunflowers can take one’s breath away. The mists of Autumn give a chill to the air that is perfect for a stroll along the streets of a small Romanian village. Winter at the summit of one of the many mountain resorts is perfect for skiing. Spring in Romania means wildflowers blooming everywhere you look.
There’s something special about finding a city in Romania with cobblestone side streets and a small cafe with just a handful of tables. A warm day begs for some gelato had a quaint mom and pop shop or a drive up onto the mountain road switchbacks that can sometimes clutch at your soul. The Black Sea offers a number of breathtaking vistas and there are 7 historical monuments that are always a treat to explore.
From Dracula’s Castle to the beach resorts and everything in-between, Romania is the perfect place for a holiday if you love an adventure. Pick your city today and bring some comfortable shoes because you won’t want to rest until you’ve explored every square inch of what this nation has to offer.
City Guides
Click on a city for more information about the city, maps, tourist information, tours and what to see and do in the city.
Arad
Arad Travel Wiki
Travel to Arad
Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Arad
Arad shares a name with other communities around the world, but this Romanian town has a character all its own. First mentioned in the 11th century, it is one of the industrial hubs of the country and sits just off of the Hungarian border. It isn't the most popular tourist destination, but that's your gain and...
Brasov
Brasov Travel Wiki
Travel to Brasov
Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Brasov
When people think of Brasov, many people think of the Golden Stag International Music Festival. Brasov, however, has much more to offer than one simple music festival each year. Founded in the 13th century, the city was called “Stalin City” in the decade of Communist rule that dominated Romania. It is centrally located so that many of...
Bucharest, capital of Romania
Bucharest Travel Wiki
Travel to Bucharest
Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital city of Romania and is also considered the most economically prosperous city as well. Initially settled in the mid-15th century, it has earned the nickname “Little Paris.” Though a large portion of the city has been destroyed in the past by war, natural disasters, or Communist systemization, there are still large portions...
Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca Travel Wiki
Travel to Cluj-Napoca
Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca, though it is commonly just known as Cluj, is one of the important educational and industrial centers in all of Romania. After suffering a decade of decline in the 1990's, the city has rebounded to become the second most populous city in the country thanks to its new focus on innovative technological developments.
There have been...
Constanta
Constanta Travel Wiki
Travel to Constanta
Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Constanta
Located on the Black Sea, Constanta is actually Romania's oldest city that is still in existence. Founded around the year 600 BC, it was initially a Greek colony that was created in order to trade with the local Getic populations. Legend has it that Jason landed in Constanta with the Argonauts after he had successfully found...
Craiova
Craiova Travel Wiki
Travel to Craiova
Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Craiova
Found on the banks of the Jiu River, the magic of Romania becomes alive with a visit to Craiova. It is a city that invites you to get outside and explore.
Make your first stop be the Nicolae Romanescu Park. It’s the largest park in the city and features a stunning suspended bridge. The plans for the...
Iasi
Iasi Travel Wiki
Travel to Iasi
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Iasi was first documented as being a city in the early 15th century. The Armenian Church was constructed in 1395, however, so the city could be much older than has been documented. What you will find in this Eastern Romanian masterpiece is a community that offers numerous opportunities for visitors to explore the local culture.
The First...
Oradea
Oradea Travel Wiki
Travel to Oradea
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Oradea is a border city with hungary on the Eastern plains of Romania. Nestled in perfectly with its natural surroundings, Oradea is one of the few cities that looks like it belongs with the countryside as it grows instead of attempting to destroy it.
The modern city can trace its roots all the way back to the...
Ploiesti
Ploiesti Travel Wiki
Travel to Ploiesti
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Ploiesti is a city that provides delight to those who love to wander. Located just a little north of Bucharest, one of the best experiences that you’ll find here is a performance by the local Philharmonic Orchestra, rated as one of the best the nation offers.
Ploiesti offers numerous monuments to explore, from the cultural to the...
Sibiu
Sibiu Travel Wiki
Travel to Sibiu
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Sibiu, which sits on the banks of the Cibin River, used to be the center for the Transylvanian Saxons. It's also been ranked as one of the 10 best places to live in Europe by Forbes Magazine, and in winter, there's an award winning ski resort that will let you affordably hit the slopes.
Though those are...
Targu Mures
Targu Mures Travel Wiki
Travel to Targu Mures
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Located in Romania, Targu Mures is the epitome of what a central European city is expected to be when there are some eastern influences included. The first mention of the city comes in the 14th century and there have been German, Hungarian, and Romanian influences throughout its history. Many of these influences are...
Timisoara
Timisoara Travel Wiki
Travel to Timisoara
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Timisoara is the cultural center of Western Romania.
Having been founded in the middle 13th century, Timisoara grew in influence after the Hapsburgs were installed in Austria.
Much of the city center today still reflects the Austrian influence that was on this city for many years. Timisoara was the first city on mainland Europe to be fully illuminated...
Travel resources
Below you can find usefull travel resources for your visit to the country
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Biggest City Romania
Facts about Romania, Biggest city
What are the name of the biggest city Romania, and how big are city by population.
Easy overview of the informations in the sortable table below. Please note that the informations comes from various sources,if you are using the informations professional you should get confirmation that the figures are actual.
Last update august 2017
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Money Romania, Local Currency, Leu
Money in Romania (notes and coins)
Romania legal tender is called Leu (RON).
1 Leu = 100 bani.
Coins in circulation:
1 ban, 5, 10 and 50 bani coins
Notes in circulation:
1 leu, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 lei notes.
National Bank of Romania
National Tourist Information Romania
Traveladvisor in Romania: Are you going on a vacation you can get lots of free and professional help, traveladvice and information from the National Tourism Organisation.
Discover the country and the cities getting the most out of your vacation with the professional help from the people who knows their country and their culture the best.
Romania Tourism Authority
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Welcome to Romania.
A place that has seen political turmoil to the hardest extent but has stood the test of time. A place where mysteries...
Romania Holidays
Romania Holidays
See the calendars for national Romania holidays year by year.
Find and just click on the year you for which you need more information about Romania holidays, and the calendar for the year will open. When is the non working days for the year. Public / national days, see the calendar for the country here.
Romania, Maramures
About Maramures
In the far North of Romania, in the heart of Transylvania, lies the region of Maramures. Unscathed by the industrialisation of Romania’s communist period the Maramures region showcases a spectacular landscape married with centuries old agricultural and pastoral traditions. Snow capped mountain peaks, ancient forests and an amazing diversity of fauna and flora - some of which are long lost and forgotten in other parts of Europe - all combine with an ancient way of life.
Ringed in by...
Official holidays
When are holidays and no working days in the country ?
| Date | English |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year |
| January 2 | New Year |
| January 24 | Union Day/Small Union |
| Variable | Easter |
| May 1 | Labour Day |
| June 1 | Children's Day |
| Variable | Pentecost, Whit Monday |
| .August 15 | Dormition of the Theotokos |
| November 30 | St. Andrew's Day |
| December 1 | National Day/Great Union |
| December 8 | Referendum on the Romanian Constitution |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Boxing Day |
Which are the largest cities ?
Listing of the most important and largest cities in the country
| Rank | Name | Pop. | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucharest | 1.883.425 | Bucharest |
| 2 | Cluj-Napoca | 324.576 | Cluj |
| 3 | Timișoara | 319.279 | Timiș |
| 4 | Iași | 290.422 | Iași |
| 5 | Constanța | 283.872 | Constanța |
| 6 | Craiova | 269.506 | Dolj |
| 7 | Brașov | 253.200 | Brașov |
| 8 | Galați | 249.342 | Galați |
| 9 | Ploiești | 209.945 | Prahova |
| 10 | Oradea | 196.367 | Bihor |
| 11 | Brăila | 180.302 | Brăila |
| 12 | Arad | 159.704 | Arad |
| 13 | Pitești | 155.383 | Argeș |
| 14 | Sibiu | 147.245 | Sibiu |
| 15 | Bacău | 144.307 | Bacău |
| 16 | Târgu Mureș | 134.290 | Mureș |
| 17 | Baia Mare | 123.738 | Maramureș |
| 18 | Buzău | 115.494 | Buzău |
| 19 | Botoșani | 106.847 | Botoșani |
| 20 | Satu Mare | 102.441 | Satu Mare |