"Romania-worth a sin" Romania by zaffaran

Romania Travel Guide: 6,312 reviews and 19,913 photos

One of the mysterious churches... - Romania

Start from Transilvania

We were driving in Romania for three weeks in June and July. It was an amazing experience as we were able to see Transilvania, the Fagaras Mountains, the Black Sea coast and finally Bucovina and the mountains of norhtern Romania. Different conditions, different types of architecture, totally different landscapes- but people always the same- friendly and helpful.
So we started from Transilvania and we decided to spend a few days in Sibiu and make some trips in the neighbourhood.
This part of Romania enchanted me most. Driving along its roads let us see hidden villages or small towns in which life seems to be quieter and more peaceful than anywhere else. In almost every village you can find remains of the past which are called fortified churches. Built by Saxon communities ages ago , are still very impressive, although quite often locked (but on the gate there's usually a notice who can be asked to open it). Besides the numerous villages, we also visited Sighisoara, Deva and a castle in Hunedoara a beautiful Alba Iulia. Anything what I think you may find useful is in the tips :-))

Maybe some lazy days on the coast?

Is ir really the BLACK Sea?

With a short break in Bucharest we finally reached the coast and of course immediately after parking the car we went to the beach. Big waves,warm water (almost every sea is warm in comparison to the Baltic Sea!)and a beautiful sunset. What more can one desire?!
On the next days we explored surroundings- visited Constanta, Mangalia and of course had some fun in the water.

Finally Bucovina, Munti Rodnei, Maramures...

Entering Bucovina...

From the coast we went to the North to see painted monasteries, visit Poles who have been living there for two hundred years and maybe have some trips to the mountains. The last idea failed- it was raining heavily and as it occurred later -we were being followed by floodings. But thanks to the weather which was not suitable for mountain trips we spent a whole day in Mokanita - a funny small train "speeding" along the mountain valley.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Amazing country, friendly people...
Cons:Definitely crazy drivers...
In a nutshell:More than you expect

Last visit to Romania: Jul 2005
Intro Updated May 27, 2007
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Constanta Things to Do (12)

A nice city on the coast, with a nice beach and some remains of the past. Its beginnings date back to the 6th century... more travel advice

Maramures - Sapanta- a merry cemetery - Romania

Maramures - Sapanta- a merry cemetery Things to Do (12)

Before I went to Romania I had heard a lot about this very unique place so for me it was a must. In fact it's the only... more travel advice

Painted monasteries 1 - Rasca (Risca) - Romania

Painted monasteries 1 - Rasca (Risca) Things to Do (12)

A visit to painted monasteries is a must when you are in Romania and particularly in Bucovina. We also saw a few of them... more travel advice

Maramures- a ride by Mocanita Off The Beaten Path (5)

If you are in Northern Romania in Maramures and you want to spend a day in a very picteresque surroundings- have a ride... more travel advice

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Hotels (1)
Sibiu-reasonably priced guesthouse

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Maurizioago Jan 24, 2013 at 1:41 AM

I'm going to visit Romania next june...for the Euro VT meeting.

Ciao!
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  zaffaran Jan 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM
  
  Ciao! Thank you for visiting my Romania pages. Unfortunately, I'm not going to Sibiu-the end of semester at uni and preparations before leaving for Portugal a week later make my visit to Sibiu impossible. Greetings from snowy Gdynia!
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  Maurizioago Jan 25, 2013 at 10:20 PM
  
  Portugal is a beautiful country. I've been there lots of times. Have fun there.
  
  Even your country must be beautiful....eeer I've visited only Krakow and I loved it!!!!
  
  Ciao!
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HORSCHECK Oct 2, 2007 at 2:51 PM

Anita, fabulous page with brilliant photos. I am off to a one week trip to Romania on Saturday. Brasov and Bucharest are on my list. I quite like your photos of Shigisoara.
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globetrott May 20, 2006 at 1:53 PM

wow, what an interesting page & great pics ! One day I would like to return to Romania and explore it again ! These painted monasteries look so great and b.t.w., there is also a "funny cemetery" in Kramsach/Tyrol !
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wroclawiak May 1, 2006 at 12:35 AM

Romania is really worth visiting. Romania is on my list. The medieval cities and painted churches are my favorites. Thanks for sharing infos and beautiful pictures.
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kikalena Mar 13, 2006 at 7:12 AM

Anita, an amazing page about one of the most magical countries in Europe! Thanks for sharing all this precious imformation and images!
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codrutz Jan 3, 2006 at 5:40 AM

Happy New Year!! So you've seen more than me in Romania - by example the fortified churches :) Thanks for writing about my country :)
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kymbanm Nov 27, 2005 at 11:11 AM

So here I am, FINALLY learning more about your summer road trip :) Fun pictures, great tips!
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oxygen-istanbul Nov 10, 2005 at 2:08 PM

Hello Salut (Merhaba in Turkish) I just came back from Bucharest and will prepare my Bucharest page soon, maybe sunday! But yours very nice and thank you useful tips and photos! Wish to see you in Turkiye..
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aussiejen Nov 1, 2005 at 12:11 PM

Thanks for visiting my HP. Glad you liked the recipe page : ) I'm adding to it.