When we travel, of course we would love to visit the whole country – but this is usually not
possible. Taking into consideration the general aspects of the country and the interests of a regular traveler, we have tried to include the most important landmarks of the country. We took into consideration specific traits of the country, the level of uniqueness, how touristy that place is, how beautiful and how representative that destination can be for the country. Feel free to comment, write your own ideas and give us your suggestions for other places in Romania.
Tall craggy cliffs, gentle slopes, green meadows, unique wild plants, the largest population of bears to be found in Europe, impressive narrow gorges and stunning panoramic views – all of these can be found in the Carpathian Mountains. They are not just a natural wonder, but they also represent the cradle of the Romanian civilization since it is here that our ancestors retreated to in times of invasions.
On the Romanian side, they are divided into the Eastern Carpathians, the Transylvanian Alps, and Western Carpathians. If the Eastern Carpathians are the widest, the Transylvanian Alps are the highest and the Western Carpathians are known for their gentle slopes and limestone formations.
The most impressive are the Fagras Mountains, being the tallest (2544m/8346ft) and crossed by the famous Transfagarasan Highway, which Top Gear calls “the most beautiful road in the world.” The Retezat Mountains are known for their national park and for their many glacial lakes. The most popular among the southern range are the Bucegi Mountains, which boasts the longest funicular in Romania as well as the King’s Stone Mountain.
The Western Carpathians, with their impressive caves and sinkholes, still boast a well preserved rural life. It is here that you can find the occasional houses and small villages, and a way of life that vanished years ago in most other places.
During the winter season , you can enjoy several ski resorts such as Sinaia, Poiana Brasov, Vatra Dornei, and Cavnic.
When we travel, of course we would love to visit the whole country – but this is usually not 
