Henri Coandă International Airport 1 hr 57
Peleș Castle (25 min) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Cantacuzino Castle (15 min) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 30) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Piatra Mare Mountains (1 hr 22) This small mountain range is a popular hiking area, with a summit that offers panoramic views. Seven Ladders Canyon (24 min) Large canyon carved in limestone with metal stairs & platforms leading to 7 different waterfalls. Sinaia Monastery (22 min) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (19 min) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Howling Waterfall (19 min) A hike through the forest leads to a waterfall tumbling down jagged rocks & linked to a local myth. Omu (1 hr 30) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Sphinx (1 hr 30) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Cetatea Râșnov (31 min) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 17) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Bran Castle (33 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Postăvarul Massif (43 min) Mountain range featuring a winter sports resort with ski trails, a cable car & lodging. Tâmpa (37 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a gondola & panoramas of the city below. |