Râșnov

Rasnov Citadel

Perched on a rocky outcrop above the small town of Rasnov, this Transylvanian peasant citadel once served as a collective refuge for villagers during invasions.

Peleș Castle

Former summer residence of the Romanian royal family, Peleș Castle rises its neo-Renaissance turrets above Sinaia, in the Carpathians.

Piatra Craiului Mountains

A limestone massif in the Romanian Carpathians rising to 2,238 m, national park since 1990, accessible from Zarnesti or Bran: ridgeline, endemic fauna and hiking trails.

The Bear Sanctuary

In Zărnești, the Libearty Bear Sanctuary shelters more than 100 brown bears rescued from circuses and private menageries, across 27 hectares of enclosed forest at the foot of the Carpathians.

Prejmer Fortified Church

Located 18 km from Brașov, Prejmer fortified church houses a 13th-century fortified church classified as UNESCO World Heritage, among the best preserved in Eastern Europe.

Bran Castle

A 14th-century medieval fortress turned royal residence, Bran Castle overlooks the Transylvanian valley and feeds into the legend of Dracula.

The Sphinx and the Babele

On the Bucegi plateau at over 2,200 m, the Sphinx and the Babele are two rock formations sculpted by the wind, accessible by cable car from Bușteni.