romania and bucharest
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Nadia Comaneci was the first
gymnast in the world to get
the maximum mark (10) in an
international competition.
Sighisoara is the only
medieval town (a former
fortress) still existing in
Europe and that is still
inhabited.
The Romanian city of Timisoara was the
first in Europe to have electric street-
lightening. Timisoara was the first
European city to introduce horse-drawn
trams(in 1869) and electrical street-
lightening(in 1889).
CONSTANTINBRÂNCUȘI
Constantin Brâncuși (February 19, 1876 – March 16, 1957) was a
Romanian sculptor, painter and photographer who made his career in France.
In 1903, Brâncuși traveled to Munich, and from there to Paris. In Paris, he was
welcomed by the community of artists and intellectuals brimming with new
ideas. He worked for two years in the workshop of Antonin Mercié of the École
des Beaux-Arts, and was invited to enter the workshop of Auguste Rodin. Even
though he admired the eminent Rodin he left the Rodin studio after only two
months, saying, "Nothing can grow under big trees.”
Constantin Brancusi
The Prayer
(1907)
Mademoiselle
Pogany (1912)
Sleeping Muse
(1910)
Chimera
(1918)
555 YEARS OF BUCHAREST
Our city dates back to 555 years ago and it represents the most significant departure
point for a Romanian tour. It is also the most popular city, an industrial, commercial
and cultural center of our country.
BUCHAREST-THE LITTLE PARISBucharest is located in the Southern
Romania. It is the country’s biggestcity, with 2.2 million inhabitants(2012). It was first documented in1459 AD and inhabited since 500 BC.Bucharest is the Capital of Romaniasince 1862 AD. It has an elegantarchitecture built in the periodbetween the two World Wars, reasonfor which it used to be called theLittle Paris.
WHY IS ROMANIA WORTH VISITING?
As one of the most beautiful countries in Eastern Europe,
Romania attracts millions of tourists each year with its scenic
landscapes, unique culture and historically significant landmarks.
Whether you’re looking for soaring mountains to climb, warm
waters to bathe in, forests to explore or plains to run across,
Romania has it all. Furthermore, since this country is rich in history,
Romania boasts some of the most amazing castles and forts that
were built hundreds of years ago.
Romania offers countless unique travel experiences that are
waiting to be discovered.
PELES CASTLE
The Peles Castle is
undoubtedly one of the most
exceptional tourist attractions in
Romania, boasting a fabulous
architecture and a rich heritage. The
castle can be found near Sinaia in
Prahova County, nestled within the
majestic Carpathian Mountains. This
fantastic landmark was built by King
Carol I of Romania between 1839
and 1914, and it was meant to serve
as the monarch’s summer retreat.
BRAN CASTLE
Also known as Dracula’s Castle, the Bran Castle can be found in Bran, in close
proximity to the important city of Brasov. This majestic structure is commonly regarded
as the home of the famous Dracula character brought to life by Bram Stoker, but its
history is much more comprehensive than that. Actually, the first written mentioning of
Bran Castle dates all the way back to 1377, when Louis I of Hungary allowed the Saxons
of Brasov to build their own stone keep. In 1920, the Bran Castle was an official royal
residence and ended up being the favorite retreat of Queen Marie.
PALACE OF THE PARLIAMENT
The Palace of the
Parliament is a record-
breaking building that
can be found in
Romania’s capital –
Bucharest. This
massive structure was
designed by Anca
Petrescu and flaunts 12
stories, 4 underground
levels as well as a total
floor surface of 3,7
million square feet.
TRANSFAGARASAN
The Transfagarasan is one of Romania’s most exceptional roads, and it can be
found in the Southern Carpathians, between the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti. The road
stretches for 60 miles from north to south, and it runs through some of the highest
peaks in the country, including Moldoveanu and Negoiu.
TRANSALPINA
The Transalpina is a road
that can be found in the
Parang Mountains in
Romania, and it is currently
the highest road in the
country. The road connects
the Novaci city and the
Sebes city, and it runs
across 4 counties as it
traverses the mountains
from south to north.
THE BABELE AND THE SPHINX.
The Bucegi Mountains can be found in the central part of
Romania, just south of the city of Brasov. Apart from their immense
natural beauty and high peaks, the Bucegi Mountains are also the home
of 2 of the most famous natural landmarks of Romania – the Babele and
the Sphinx.