Romania
Travel guide & places to visit in Europe
- Capital
- Bucharest
- Currency
- Romanian Leu (RON)
- Language
- Romanian (official), Hungarian (minority)
- Best time
- May, June, September
About Romania
Upper-middle-income EU economy. IT sector booming, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism growing.
Geography
Area: 238,391 sq km
- • Temperate continental: cold wet winters, hot dry summers
Government
Type: semi-presidential republic
Capital: Bucharest
Economy
GDP: $301 billion
Per Capita: $15,100
Demographics
Population: 21,230,362
Languages: Romanian (official), Hungarian (minority)
Religions: Orthodox 81.9%, Protestant 6.4%, Catholic 4.3%
Explore Romania's Regions
Discover 42 distinct regions, each with unique landscapes and culture.
Major Cities in Romania
Explore 50 cities with unique attractions and experiences.
Places to Visit
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Palace of Parliament Bucharest
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Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
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Piatra singuratica
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Curtea de Arges
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Horezu monastery
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National Museum of Art of Romania
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Travel Essentials
Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +40
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
universal: 112
Practical Info
Electricity: 230V / 50Hz / Type C, F
Driving: Right
Water: Safe to drink
Tipping
- • 10% in restaurants
- • Round up for taxis
- • Not expected in casual settings
When to Visit Romania
Best Months
May, June, September, October
Peak Season
Jul-Aug
Off Season
Nov-Mar (cold but ski season)
- Apr
Easter (biggest holiday)
- Dec
Christmas markets (Sibiu, Bucharest)
Top Destinations in Romania
- 1Bran Castle (Dracula's castle)
- 2Bucharest (Parliament Palace — world's 2nd largest building)
- 3Transylvania
- 4Sibiu (cultural capital)
- 5Brasov
- 6Painted monasteries of Bucovina (UNESCO)
- 7Maramures (wooden churches, rural life)
- 8Danube Delta (UNESCO biosphere)
- 9Sighisoara (Dracula's birthplace)
- 10Peles Castle
- 11Timisoara
Cultural Tips
- Romanians are incredibly warm and hospitable
- Tuica/palinca (plum brandy) is offered as welcome drink — don't refuse
- Dracula tourism is everywhere but Romanians have mixed feelings about it
- Romanian is a Romance language — closer to Italian than Slavic
- Bread and salt is a traditional welcome gesture
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Romania safe?
Very safe. One of the lowest crime rates in EU. Stray dogs in some cities. Roads can be challenging.
Is Romania cheap?
One of EU's cheapest. Budget: 30-50 EUR/day. Full meal: 5-10 EUR. Bucharest and Brasov slightly pricier.
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