Henri Coandă International Airport 2 hr 1
Seven Ladders Canyon (27 min) Large canyon carved in limestone with metal stairs & platforms leading to 7 different waterfalls. Cetatea Râșnov (28 min) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. Piatra Mare Mountains (1 hr 26) This small mountain range is a popular hiking area, with a summit that offers panoramic views. Sphinx (1 hr 34) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Peleș Castle (29 min) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (23 min) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Bran Castle (30 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Omu (1 hr 34) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Cantacuzino Castle (19 min) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 21) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 34) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Postăvarul Massif (39 min) Mountain range featuring a winter sports resort with ski trails, a cable car & lodging. Tâmpa (40 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a gondola & panoramas of the city below. Dino Parc Râșnov (26 min) Park featuring large statues of dinosaurs, plus a 9D theater, playground, museum & other activities. Valea Cetatii Cave (25 min) This deep cave provides visitors with access into an underground world carved by water. |