Excursion
Iasi
The 3rd largest city in Romania, and cultural capital boasting the oldest university in Romania. Things to do: - walk down "Strada Palat" (Palace Street"), a beautiful pedestrian-only street leading to the "Palace of Culture" (former palace turned museum). See churches and street vendors along the way. - visit Palas Mall for shopping. - University Palace. - Opera House (check the show schedule ahead of time!) - Piata Unirii. - Copou Park and the Botanical Gardens. - Visit the 100 churches & monasteries around the city. - EAT!
"Voroneț" Monastery
UNESCO World Heritage Site - one of the most famous "painted monasteries" of Romania.
Lacu Roșu
"Red Lake" with a breathtaking drive through rocky overhangs.
Sighișoara
UNESCO World Heritage Site - medieval citadel town featuring colorful buildings and a hilltop cemetery. As seen in "Hotel Transylvania".
Brașov
Things of note: The Black Church, Gondola overlook of city, narrow streets. Close to Peles and Bran Castles, as well as a black bear sanctuary.
Bran Castle
Famous castle considered to be the home of Stoker's Count Dracula. (Spoilers - less so nowadays, but still pretty).
Peleș Castle
A royal residence until 1947 that has since been featured in many Hallmark movies because it is ~so pretty!~
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Top Gear's "best road in the world" - super windy with a lake at the top.
Sibiu
Another larger medieval citadel city rich in culture. Voted "cultural capital" of Europe in 2007.
Salina Turda
A 26-story salt mine housing a Ferris wheel, amphitheater, and a lake with boats.