Henri Coandă International Airport 1 hr 42
Coștila Peak (8 min) Noted for its historic radio relay tower, this limited-access peak also houses a religious monument. Bucegi Natural Park (1 hr 4) Mountainous national park & nature reserve, home to distinctive, iconic rock formations. Sphinx (1 hr 15) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Peleș Castle (10 min) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Jepii Mari River (57 min) Caraiman Peak (1 hr 2) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Cantacuzino Castle (7 min) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Ialomita Cave (1 hr 14) Visitors don hard hats to explore this cave, set in a gorge & featuring a monastery at its mouth. Kalinderu Ski Slope (8 min) Bustling family ski mountain featuring beginner-friendly slopes, tobogganing & a kids' carousel. Howling Waterfall (9 min) A hike through the forest leads to a waterfall tumbling down jagged rocks & linked to a local myth. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 15) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Sinaia Monastery (7 min) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. Omu (1 hr 15) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (9 min) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Bran Castle (47 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. |