Henri Coandă International Airport 1 hr 47
Peleș Castle (15 min) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Cantacuzino Castle (6 min) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Jepii Mari River (1 hr 3) Bran Castle (43 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Sinaia Monastery (13 min) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 8) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 21) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Coștila Peak (5 min) Noted for its historic radio relay tower, this limited-access peak also houses a religious monument. Bucegi Natural Park (1 hr 10) Mountainous national park & nature reserve, home to distinctive, iconic rock formations. Cetatea Râșnov (41 min) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. Omu (1 hr 21) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (10 min) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Howling Waterfall (10 min) A hike through the forest leads to a waterfall tumbling down jagged rocks & linked to a local myth. Sphinx (1 hr 21) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Kalinderu Ski Slope (5 min) Bustling family ski mountain featuring beginner-friendly slopes, tobogganing & a kids' carousel. |