Henri Coandă International Airport 2 hr 43
Dino Parc Râșnov (1 hr 26) Park featuring large statues of dinosaurs, plus a 9D theater, playground, museum & other activities. Piatra Mare Mountains (47 min) This small mountain range is a popular hiking area, with a summit that offers panoramic views. Cetatea Râșnov (1 hr 28) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. Cantacuzino Castle (1 hr 1) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Caraiman Peak (2 hr 17) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Seven Ladders Canyon (51 min) Large canyon carved in limestone with metal stairs & platforms leading to 7 different waterfalls. Adventure Park Brasov (52 min) Outdoor adventure park by a lake offering forest-lined ropes & zipline courses for all levels. Clăbucet Ski Slope (34 min) A 2,600-foot-long slope at a ski & snowboarding resort with a lift & night lighting. Sinaia Monastery (1 hr 8) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. Omu (2 hr 17) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Postăvarul Massif (1 hr 39) Mountain range featuring a winter sports resort with ski trails, a cable car & lodging. Peleș Castle (1 hr 11) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Sphinx (2 hr 17) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (1 hr 5) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Tâmpa (1 hr 4) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a gondola & panoramas of the city below. |