Henri Coandă International Airport 2 hr 3
Piatra Mare Mountains (1 hr 28) This small mountain range is a popular hiking area, with a summit that offers panoramic views. Postăvarul Massif (48 min) Mountain range featuring a winter sports resort with ski trails, a cable car & lodging. Dino Parc Râșnov (35 min) Park featuring large statues of dinosaurs, plus a 9D theater, playground, museum & other activities. Cetatea Râșnov (37 min) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 37) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Peleș Castle (31 min) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Valea Cetatii Cave (34 min) This deep cave provides visitors with access into an underground world carved by water. Tâmpa (37 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a gondola & panoramas of the city below. Sphinx (1 hr 37) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (25 min) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Omu (1 hr 37) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Cantacuzino Castle (21 min) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Bran Castle (39 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Seven Ladders Canyon (23 min) Large canyon carved in limestone with metal stairs & platforms leading to 7 different waterfalls. Sinaia Monastery (29 min) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. |