Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa

Dacia's first Roman colony, Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa preserves a forum, amphitheater and archaeological museum within the Hațeg depression, deep in the Southern Carpathians.

Turda Gorges

A 2.9 km limestone canyon carved into the Apuseni Mountains, 30 km from Cluj-Napoca, Turda Gorges combine accessible hiking, protected biodiversity and 300 m cliff walls.

The Praid Salt Mine

In Praid, Transylvania, an active salt mine welcomes visitors into monumental chambers 120 meters below ground, blending geology, history, and halotherapy.

Romulus Vuia Ethnographic Park

Romania's first open-air museum, founded in 1929 in Cluj-Napoca, Romulus Vuia Park brings together farms, wooden churches, and peasant workshops from Transylvania.

The Fortified Church of Hărman

Located 12 km from Brașov, the Saxon fortified church of Hărman preserves a 15th-century triple enclosure and a chapel adorned with medieval frescoes.

Făgăraș Fortress

A medieval citadel, princely residence and communist political prison, Făgăraș Fortress now houses a rich museum with 66 rooms in Transylvania.

Cârța Monastery

Romania's sole Cistercian abbey, founded in 1205, Cârța Monastery preserves rare Gothic ruins in southern Transylvania.

Târgu Mureș

Targu Mures

In the heart of Transylvania, Targu Mures captivates with its Art Nouveau architecture, its Rose Square, and its dual Romanian-Hungarian heritage.

Sighișoara

Sighișoara

A Saxon citadel and UNESCO World Heritage site, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler: Sighișoara is one of Europe's last inhabited medieval fortified cities.

Sibiu

Sibiu

European Capital of Culture in 2007, Sibiu unfolds its Saxon squares, its eye-shaped dormer windows and medieval charm in the heart of Transylvania.

Medias

Mediaș

Between Sibiu and Sighișoara, Mediaș reveals its Saxon heritage, its famous leaning tower and its peaceful medieval atmosphere, away from the crowds.

Cluj

Cluj

A historic capital of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca blends Gothic and Baroque architecture, a vibrant cultural scene, and access to the Carpathian Mountains.

Brașov

Brasov

At the foot of the Carpathians, Brasov unveils its Saxon old town, its gothic Black Church and its proximity to Bran Castle. A major stop in Transylvania.

Bistrita

Bistrita

A medieval Saxon town in northern Transylvania, Bistrita blends Gothic heritage, Saxon legacy and the Dracula legend at the foot of the Romanian Carpathians.

Alba Iulia

Alba Iulia

Alba Iulia, birthplace of modern Roumanie, is home to the country's finest Vauban citadel. Discover its history, must-see sites, and essential visitor tips.