Things To DoThings To Do

Targu Mures - city centreTargu Mures - city centre

The city center of Târgu Mureș is an elegant blend of Secessionist architecture and vibrant public squares. Piața Trandafirilor anchors the district, flanked by the Culture Palace and historic administrative buildings. Cafés, churches, and landscaped promenades create a compact, walkable core reflecting Transylvania’s multicultural heritage.

Medieval Fortress of Târgu MureșMedieval Fortress of Târgu Mureș

The Medieval Fortress of Târgu Mureș was originally built in 1492 around a Franciscan monastery and later rebuilt in the 17th century. It has a pentagonal shape with strong defensive walls and seven bastions maintained by local guilds. Today, visitors can walk through the fortress, explore the church and small museums, relax in the park, and attend cultural events, concerts, and festivals held inside the walls.

Platoul CornestiPlatoul Cornesti

Platoul Cornești is a large elevated recreational area overlooking Târgu Mureș. It hosts the city zoo, shaded walking paths, playgrounds, and panoramic viewpoints. Popular for jogging and family outings, the plateau combines green space with leisure infrastructure, offering expansive views over the Mureș Valley.

Zoo Târgu MureșZoo Târgu Mureș

The Târgu Mureș Zoo is the largest zoo in Romania and is located in a beautiful forested area on the Cornești Plateau. It is home to many animals from around the world, including bears, lions, giraffes, and elephants. Visitors can walk through spacious natural habitats, learn about wildlife, and enjoy a relaxing day in nature with family and friends.

Restaurant: TempoRestaurant: Tempo

Restaurant Tempo is a contemporary dining venue in Târgu Mureș offering international and Romanian cuisine in a relaxed, modern setting. The menu emphasizes grilled specialties, pasta, and well-presented desserts. Its central positioning and efficient service make it popular for business lunches and casual evening gatherings.

Restaurant: MazaRestaurant: Maza

Premium Gastronomy: Savor the authentic flavors of Lebanon, from fine mezes to grilled delicacies, prepared with passion and fresh ingredients. Oasis of Peace: Located far from the hustle and bustle of the city, Maza offers a perfect location to escape from everyday life. Cozy Atmosphere & Terrace

Restaurant: New ChicagoRestaurant: New Chicago

At New Chicago, they bring together two beloved culinary traditions: the authentic taste of American steakhouses and the refinement of Italian dishes, right in the center of Târgu Mureș. They are proud to offer you the juiciest steaks in town, cooked to perfection, alongside authentic Italian pasta that will take you straight to the streets of Rome.

Restaurant: PRIVORestaurant: PRIVO

Privo Restaurant is the place where you can relish your senses with exquisite, carefully selected dishes and drinks . The elegant ambience and culinary culture propose an international cuisine interpretation using the best ingredients, the local flavors, in a contemporary fashion.

Restaurant: Lo Sfizio - Cucina ItalianaRestaurant: Lo Sfizio - Cucina Italiana

El Greco GyrosEl Greco Gyros

Modest in appearance but legendary in reputation, this humble restaurant has saved countless nights with its perfectly wrapped shawarmas and irresistible garlic sauce. For Alina, however, it holds a slightly more historic status. During her high school years, this was the sacred place where many nights of enthusiastic dancing in the club officially came to an end.

Salina TurdaSalina Turda

Salina Turda is a vast underground salt mine transformed into a futuristic tourism complex. Visitors descend into immense chambers featuring a Ferris wheel, mini-golf, and an underground lake with rowing boats. The microclimate’s saline air is valued for respiratory therapy and wellness tourism. 1 hours driving from Targu Mures

SovataSovata

Sovata is a renowned spa resort in the Eastern Carpathians, internationally recognized for Lacul Ursu, Europe’s largest heliothermal lake. The resort combines therapeutic saltwater treatments, forested surroundings, and modern wellness hotels. It is a key destination for balneotherapy and relaxation in Mureș County. 1 hours dirving from Targu Mures

SighișoaraSighișoara

Sighișoara is a UNESCO-listed medieval citadel and one of Europe’s best-preserved inhabited fortified towns. Cobblestone streets, colorful burgher houses, and the iconic Clock Tower define its skyline. The birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, it remains a living monument to Transylvanian Saxon heritage. 1 hour driving from Targu Mures

Lacu RoșuLacu Roșu

Lacu Roșu (Red Lake) is a natural dam lake formed in 1838 after a landslide blocked mountain streams. Submerged tree trunks still rise from its surface, creating a distinctive landscape. Surrounded by forested peaks, it serves as a base for hiking and mountain recreation. 2.5 hours driving from Targu Mures

Cheile BicazuluiCheile Bicazului

Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge) is a dramatic limestone canyon carved by the Bicaz River. Towering cliffs, narrow road passages, and vertical rock walls make it one of Romania’s most scenic drives. The gorge is popular for hiking, climbing, and landscape photography. 2.5 hours driving from Targu Mures

Corvin CastleCorvin Castle

Castelul Corvinilor is a Gothic-Renaissance fortress in Hunedoara, featuring imposing towers, a drawbridge, and an inner courtyard. Built in the 15th century by John Hunyadi, it is among Romania’s largest castles. The structure exemplifies medieval military architecture blended with noble residence elements. 2.5 hours driving from Targu Mures

Brasov Old TownBrasov Old Town

Stunning medieval city, vibrant Piața Sfatului, impressive Black Church, Tâmpa with wow views, cozy vibe and mountains nearby. Absolutely lovely

Bran CastleBran Castle

Bran Castle is one of the most famous landmarks in Transylvania, and is known as the home of Count Dracula. The 14th-century hillside castle and fortress, however, actually houses a collection of furniture and artworks that once belonged to Marie, Romania’s last queen. Tour the eerie castle—including the infamous torture room—and decide for yourself what's fact or fiction.

Peleș CastlePeleș Castle

This 19th-century castle was commissioned by King Carol I and is considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.

Palace of ParliamentPalace of Parliament

The Palace of the Parliament is the world’s heaviest administrative building and among the largest globally. Constructed during the Romanian Socialist era, it contains vast marble halls, monumental staircases, and ornate chandeliers. Guided tours reveal grand ceremonial rooms and panoramic terraces overlooking central Bucharest.

"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

The village museum is an open-air ethnographic museum showcasing traditional Romanian rural architecture (very much like Den Gamble By in Aarhus) . Historic wooden houses, churches, windmills, and farmsteads were relocated from across the country. Set beside Herăstrău Lake, the museum offers insight into regional craftsmanship, vernacular construction techniques, and peasant domestic life.

Calea VictorieiCalea Victoriei

Calea Victoriei is one of Bucharest’s oldest and most elegant boulevards, linking historic palaces, museums, and luxury boutiques. Architectural styles range from neoclassical to Art Deco. A pedestrian walk reveals landmarks, cafés, and cultural institutions, making it a central axis of the capital’s urban identity.

TransfăgărășanTransfăgărășan

The Transfăgărășan is one of Europe’s most spectacular alpine roads, crossing the Făgăraș Mountains through dramatic hairpin turns and high-altitude passes. Built in the 1970s, it links Transylvania and Wallachia while passing waterfalls, glacial lakes, and panoramic viewpoints. The route is popular for scenic drives, photography, and mountain exploration.

Bucegi MountainsBucegi Mountains

The Bucegi Mountains are among Romania’s most accessible hiking regions, featuring high plateaus, dramatic cliffs, and iconic rock formations like the Sphinx and Babele. Well-marked trails connect alpine meadows, cable car stations, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Prahova Valley, making the range suitable for both casual hikers and experienced trekkers.

Piatra Craiului MountainsPiatra Craiului Mountains

Piatra Craiului National Park is renowned for its narrow limestone ridge, one of the most striking mountain formations in the Carpathians. Hiking routes traverse alpine pastures, dense forests, and sharp ridge lines with sweeping views. The park is celebrated for biodiversity, traditional shepherd villages, and challenging summit routes.

Retezat MountainsRetezat Mountains

Retezat National Park is Romania’s oldest national park and a premier destination for high-mountain hiking. The range contains more than eighty glacial lakes, including Lake Bucura, the country’s largest alpine lake. Jagged peaks, wild valleys, and extensive trail networks attract trekkers seeking pristine wilderness.

Iron Gates Natural ParkIron Gates Natural Park

If you are planning to travel down south by car, this is a must see!!! The Iron Gates form a dramatic gorge where the Danube River cuts through the Carpathian Mountains along the Romania–Serbia border. Towering cliffs, forested slopes, and historic fortifications line the riverbanks. Visitors explore scenic viewpoints, river cruises, and the monumental Decebalus rock sculpture carved into the cliff.

The Casino of ConstanțaThe Casino of Constanța

The Constanța Casino is an iconic Art Nouveau landmark overlooking the Black Sea. Built in 1910, it once hosted aristocratic gatherings and cultural events. Although no longer operating as a casino, its elegant façade and dramatic seaside setting make it one of Romania’s most photographed coastal monuments.

Mamaia beach, Constanta RomaniaMamaia beach, Constanta Romania

Mamaia is Romania’s best-known Black Sea resort, famous for its long sandy beaches and lively summer atmosphere. The resort features beach clubs, waterfront promenades, water sports, and modern hotels. Its wide shoreline and warm shallow waters make it particularly popular for seaside recreation and nightlife.

Danube DeltaDanube Delta