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Romanian Tours FTEA, D. Kiriac, Timisoara (2026)

11/09/2026

So, just a quick recap of these three days in Romania…

Day 1 – Alba Iulia and Sibiu.

We started with a little history, a little architecture and a good walk through both cities. And then, of course, some free time — for lemonade, coffee or a beer, depending on personal preferences and, naturally, the level of exhaustion.

Because travelling is not only about collecting monuments. Sometimes the best part is simply sitting down, looking around and letting the place happen.

Day 2 – the Transfăgărășan, from north to south.

And this was the day when the road itself became part of the attraction. One of Romania’s most spectacular mountain roads, crossing the Făgăraș Mountains, with endless bends, dramatic landscapes and the kind of views that make everyone suddenly forgive several hours spent on a coach.

We stopped at Bâlea Lake, high in the mountains, surrounded by that wonderfully severe Carpathian landscape.

Then came Vidraru Dam — a completely different kind of monument. Built between 1960 and 1966 on the Argeș River, the dam is about 166 metres high and more than 300 metres long. Behind it lies a reservoir holding roughly 465 million cubic metres of water. For its time, it was an impressive piece of engineering — and it still is.

And then, after all those hours on the road, Bucharest.

I decided that the group had been sitting long enough, so I sent everyone for a walk through the city. A little architecture, a little history, a little fresh air — and, judging by some faces, perhaps a little too much walking. But after several hours on a coach, the legs really did need to be reminded that they still had a purpose.

Day 3 – Parliament first.

The Palace of Parliament is one of those places where numbers become almost ridiculous.

Construction began in 1984, during Nicolae Ceaușescu’s regime, and the building was officially completed in the 1990s. It covers around 365,000 square metres, making it one of the largest administrative buildings in the world. It is approximately 270 metres long, 245 metres wide and 84 metres high above ground.

Impressive? Absolutely.

But the story behind it is much less impressive. Its construction meant the demolition of large parts of historic Bucharest, the displacement of thousands of people and an enormous consumption of resources during a period when ordinary Romanians were living under severe shortages.

Then we headed towards Prejmer.

And suddenly the atmosphere changed completely.

The fortified church of Prejmer dates back to the 13th century and is one of the best-preserved fortified churches in Transylvania. Its massive defensive walls protected the local community, and inside the fortress there are more than 270 small rooms, designed to provide shelter for the villagers in times of danger.

Prejmer has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania” since 1999.

We spent the night in Predeal, and in the morning came another highlight.

Peleș Castle.

And here I have to admit: the Romanian royal family had rather good taste when it came to real estate.

We walked through the ceremonial rooms, representative apartments and private quarters, moving from one beautifully decorated space to another. Woodwork, marble, stained glass, carved details, paintings — every room seems determined to outdo the previous one.

Honestly, every princess could probably find something to complain about in modern accommodation after seeing Peleș.

And apparently the film industry agrees. The castle and its surroundings have been used as a location for productions including The Brothers Bloom, A Christmas Prince, A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding, A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby and A Princess for Christmas.

So yes, it really does look like something out of a fairy tale.

And if you come to Romania looking for Dracula, then Bran is, of course, compulsory.

Historically speaking, the connection between Bran Castle and Vlad the Impaler — the historical figure behind much of the Dracula legend — is rather thin. But legends have a life of their own, and Romania knows perfectly well how to keep this particular one alive.

And then, finally, Brașov.

The Red City.

We did not make it up Tâmpa this time, but we can use our imagination and picture the panorama from above. Down below, however, Brașov already had plenty to offer: medieval streets, colourful façades, the Black Church, old fortifications and those wonderfully atmospheric corners that make you want to slow down.

And so Brașov and its treasures became the perfect coronation of this short Romanian escape.

Three days.

Mountains, royal castles, fortified churches, communist megalomania, medieval legends, spectacular roads and enough walking to remind everyone that a coach is not actually a permanent residence.

Not bad for a short trip.

25/08/2026

Day 2 – From the Depths of Turda to the Heart of Transylvania

Leaving Cluj in the morning, the road takes us first to Turda, where one of Transylvania’s most extraordinary worlds lies hidden beneath the ground.

Salina Turda is far more than an old salt mine. Descending into its vast chambers feels almost like entering another world — enormous galleries carved by hand, walls glittering with salt crystals, wooden mining structures and the famous underground lake. The mine was used for centuries, and salt from Turda was once considered one of the region’s most valuable treasures. Deep underground, there is even a Ferris wheel and boats on the salt lake, creating a surreal contrast between an ancient mine and a modern attraction.

There are also darker stories connected with these depths. Salt mines were believed to have a special, almost healing atmosphere, and miners spent long hours underground in conditions that were both harsh and mysterious. Local folklore has always surrounded the caves and tunnels with stories of hidden passages and things that could be heard in the darkness.

From Turda, the journey continues to Alba Iulia, where history becomes much more visible above ground. The magnificent Alba Carolina Fortress is one of the finest Vauban-style fortresses in Eastern Europe. Its monumental gates, bastions and long defensive walls tell the story of Habsburg power, while the streets inside the fortress reveal another side of Transylvania — royal ceremonies, soldiers, prisoners and ordinary people who lived through turbulent times.

One of the most fascinating places here is St. Michael’s Cathedral, where several important figures from Transylvanian history are buried. The fortress is also connected with Michael the Brave, who entered Alba Iulia in 1599 after his victory at Șelimbăr and became the first ruler to unite Wallachia, Transylvania and Moldavia under his rule — an event that later became deeply woven into Romanian national mythology.

As the afternoon fades, we arrive in Sibiu, a city that seems to have been designed for wandering without a map. The medieval Grand Square, Little Square, the Council Tower, the Bridge of Lies and the narrow passages between the old houses create a wonderfully atmospheric centre.

And then there are Sibiu’s famous “eyes” — the small attic windows built into the roofs of the old houses. They seem to watch everyone passing through the streets, giving the city its slightly mysterious character. Local legends say the houses appear to be watching you, while the Bridge of Lies has inspired several stories about its name — from lovers’ promises to merchants’ lies and even the belief that the bridge would creak or move when someone told a falsehood.

But Sibiu’s real charm is often found away from the famous landmarks: a quiet courtyard behind an old doorway, a medieval staircase, a hidden passage or a house with a story that has survived for centuries.

By the end of the day, Transylvania has revealed three very different faces — the mysterious world beneath the earth at Turda, the monumental history of Alba Iulia, and the medieval atmosphere of Sibiu.

23/08/2026

FROM ORADEA TO CLUJ-NAPOCA – ONE DAY, TWO CITIES AND A LOT OF HISTORY! 🇷🇴

Today was one of those days when you leave the hotel in the morning thinking, “We’ll have a nice little walk…” — and a few hours later you realize you have crossed half of Transylvania, collected dozens of stories and probably walked enough to deserve a medal. 😄

Our day began in Oradea, where we spent the morning exploring the beautiful Piața Unirii.

We started with the impressive Greek-Catholic Cathedral of St. Nicholas, then admired the Bishop’s Palace, the City Hall and the elegant architecture surrounding the square. On the opposite side, we stopped to admire the statue of King Ferdinand I before crossing the Crișul Repede River towards the magnificent Regina Maria Theatre – the Queen Maria Theatre.

The theatre is another masterpiece by the famous Viennese architectural duo Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer. Built in 1899–1900, it was one of the great cultural projects that transformed Oradea at the turn of the 20th century.

Walking along Oradea’s elegant pedestrian street, we admired one beautiful palace after another – the kind of architecture that makes you slow down every few metres because “just one more photo” suddenly becomes twenty.

We returned towards the river, crossed St. Ladislaus Bridge and continued along the promenade towards the Neolog Synagogue. We were lucky enough to have a look inside and admire its beautiful interior – another reminder of the remarkably multicultural history of Oradea.

Then came one of the city’s absolute highlights: the spectacular Black Eagle Palace.

Inside the famous passage, we admired the beautiful stained glass with the black eagle motif and learned more about the history of this extraordinary Art Nouveau complex, built at the beginning of the 20th century.

We also passed the Orthodox Synagogue before slowly making our way back to the coach.

🚍 NEXT STOP: CLUJ-NAPOCA!

The journey itself was part of the adventure. In Huedin, we could see the spectacular, richly decorated Roma palaces – buildings that definitely know how to make an entrance! And as we continued, the landscape opened up to the beautiful mountains of western Transylvania.

And then… CLUJ! ❤️

After driving along the city’s elegant boulevards, we left the coach near the Tailors’ Bastion and started exploring the historic centre on foot.

Our first stop was the monument to Baba Novac, the famous military commander who served Michael the Brave and was executed in Cluj in 1601. From there, we followed the remains of the medieval defensive walls and reached the Tailors’ Bastion, one of the best-preserved parts of the old fortifications.

We continued towards the Reformed Church on Kogălniceanu Street, where we had the chance to look inside this impressive Gothic building.

And just in front of it stood one of Cluj’s most fascinating monuments: St. George fighting the dragon. 🐉

The statue we see here is a copy of the famous medieval sculpture created in 1373 by Martin and George of Cluj, two extraordinary Transylvanian sculptors. The original is in Prague, where it stands in the courtyard of Prague Castle.

So yes – Cluj has its own St. George, but Prague keeps the original. A little medieval rivalry, perhaps? 😉

We then continued along the historic streets, passing Báthory István High School and arriving at the magnificent complex of Babeș-Bolyai University.

The university has a fascinating past. It was founded in 1872 as a Hungarian royal university and later became known as the Franz Joseph University. The impressive main university building was constructed between 1893 and 1902, in a beautiful Neo-Renaissance style.

And then we met the three gentlemen of the Transylvanian School – Samuil Micu, Gheorghe Șincai and Petru Maior.

They were scholars, historians, linguists and representatives of the Romanian Enlightenment in Transylvania. Their work played an important role in promoting Romanian language, culture and identity and in emphasizing the Latin roots of the Romanian people.

From there, just around the corner, we discovered the beautiful Piarist Church, also known as the University Church.

Built by the Jesuits in the early 18th century and later entrusted to the Piarists, it is considered the first major Baroque church in Transylvania. Its elegant interior is a wonderful contrast to the Gothic architecture we had just admired.

And then…

❤️ PIAȚA UNIRII – THE HEART OF CLUJ!

Standing in the square, it is impossible not to notice the magnificent equestrian monument of Matthias Corvinus.

The monument, created by sculptor János Fadrusz, was unveiled in 1902. It depicts King Matthias on horseback, surrounded by four of his military commanders.

And here comes a wonderful little piece of history: the model of the monument was presented at the Paris World Exhibition, where Fadrusz received the Grand Prix.

Not bad for a sculptor from Transylvania! 😉

Facing the monument stands one of Cluj’s greatest treasures – St. Michael’s Church, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Transylvania.

Construction began in the 14th century and the church was completed mainly during the 15th century. Its impressive tower, rebuilt in the 19th century in Neo-Gothic style, dominates the square and remains one of the most recognizable landmarks of Cluj.

Nearby, we admired the magnificent Bánffy Palace, one of the finest Baroque buildings in Transylvania.

Built between 1774 and 1786 for Count György Bánffy, the palace later hosted important imperial visitors, including Francis I and, decades later, Emperor Franz Joseph.
Today, the palace houses the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum – so it has successfully changed from aristocratic residence to cultural treasure.

From there, we walked into the oldest part of the city and stopped at a very special little building:

🏠 THE BIRTHPLACE OF MATTHIAS CORVINUS.

Matthias was born here on 23 February 1443, the son of the famous Hungarian military leader and regent John Hunyadi and Elisabeth Szilágyi.

He would later become King of Hungary, one of the most powerful rulers of Central Europe and a great patron of Renaissance culture and the arts.

And yes – one of the most important kings of medieval Hungary was born right here in Cluj. Not exactly an ordinary address! 😉

We continued to Museum Square, where we admired the Caroline Obelisk, erected to commemorate the visit of Emperor Francis I of Austria and his wife, Empress Caroline Augusta, who visited Cluj in 1817.

The monument is one of the oldest secular monuments in the city and a beautiful reminder of the Habsburg period.

And then came something every traveller appreciates:

🍽️ FREE TIME!

A little time to explore independently, discover local flavours, drink something refreshing and, naturally, discuss the most important question after several hours of sightseeing:

“Where are we going to eat?” 😄

After our break, we met again at Avram Iancu Square, one of the city’s most representative spaces.

Here we visited the magnificent Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God, built between 1923 and 1933 in the Neo-Romanian style, inspired by Byzantine and traditional Romanian architecture.

Inside, we admired the richly decorated interior and the spectacular iconostasis – a true visual feast.

Outside, we stopped at the monumental statue of Avram Iancu, one of the most important figures of the Romanian national movement in Transylvania during the revolutionary events of 1848–1849.

And finally…

🎭 THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF CLUJ-NAPOCA!

And here we came back to our morning in Oradea.

Because yes – the National Theatre in Cluj-Napoca and the Regina Maria Theatre in Oradea were designed by the SAME architectural team: Fellner & Helmer!

The Regina Maria Theatre in Oradea was built in 1899–1900, while the National Theatre in Cluj-Napoca followed a few years later, between 1904 and 1906.

Same architects.
Same golden age of European theatre architecture.
Two cities.
Two different personalities. ❤️

And now I have a question for you:

🎭 Which theatre do you prefer?

❤️ The Regina Maria Theatre in Oradea

or

👍 The National Theatre in Cluj-Napoca?

I’m waiting for your verdict in the comments! 👇

And after today, I think we can all agree on one thing:

Transylvania definitely knows how to keep a group of tourists busy! ❤️🇷🇴
Eliza Anna

15/08/2026

Days 8 & 9 — Salt, crowns, kings, wine and one very elegant goodbye to Romania 🇷🇴

Day 8 started in Bazna, heading towards Alba Iulia, with the kind of road that makes you forgive every single kilometre driven. Villages slipped past the windows, green hills rolled into vineyards, and Transylvania once again reminded us that beauty here is rarely in a hurry.

We were passing through the land of Jidvei, one of Romania’s most famous wine regions. Vineyards have been part of this landscape for centuries, and today Jidvei is synonymous with Transylvanian wine. So naturally, we admired the vines very seriously. 🍷
Purely from a cultural perspective, of course.

Then came Alba Iulia.

If Romanian cities were women, Alba Iulia would be the elegant one who has lived several lives, remembers every one of them and has absolutely no intention of telling you everything at once.

The story begins with Apulum, the great Roman settlement that grew here after the conquest of Dacia. Centuries later, Alba Iulia became one of the most important political and religious centres of Transylvania. And then came the Habsburgs, who gave the city its magnificent star-shaped fortress — enormous, perfectly planned and rather difficult to ignore.

Our first encounter was with St Michael’s Cathedral, standing quietly inside the fortress and looking as though it has seen enough history to write several novels.

Inside rests John Hunyadi, one of the great military leaders of medieval Hungary and one of the most important figures in the struggle against the Ottoman Empire.

And then there is a lovely Polish connection.

Here is buried Isabella Jagiellon, Queen of Hungary, daughter of the Polish king Sigismund I the Old and Bona Sforza. She married John Zápolya and became queen at a time when Central Europe was basically one enormous family drama involving crowns, dynasties, alliances and an alarming number of ambitious men.

History, as usual, was complicated.
The family tree even more so.

We wandered through the fortress, passing the monumental gates, statues, palaces and buildings that have witnessed the making of modern Romania. The statue of Michael the Brave is particularly significant — in 1600 he became the first ruler to unite, even briefly, Wallachia, Transylvania and Moldavia under his authority.

And then there is the Batthyaneum Library, a little paradise for anyone who believes that old books are more beautiful than most modern things. Manuscripts, incunabula and centuries of accumulated knowledge — the sort of place where you instinctively lower your voice, even when nobody asks you to.

We ended our walk at the Coronation Cathedral.

And this was not simply another church.

It was built specifically for the coronation of King Ferdinand I and Queen Marie in 1922, after the creation of Greater Romania. The ceremony was held in Alba Iulia because of the city’s immense historical symbolism — Michael the Brave had made the city the political centre of his brief union more than three centuries earlier.

Standing there, you could almost feel history breathing through the walls.

And then, naturally, after all that history…

we went underground.

Because apparently one cannot visit Transylvania without eventually disappearing into a mountain.

Turda Salt Mine.

Salt has been extracted here for centuries, and the underground world left behind is astonishing. Great chambers carved by generations of miners suddenly open before you like some subterranean cathedral.

There is the Rudolf Hall, enormous and dramatic.
The Terezia Hall, with its underground lake.
The old Crivac, a beautifully preserved wooden mechanism once powered by horses to lift salt from the depths.

And yes, there is an elevator.

This deserves emphasis.

Because there are two types of travellers:
those who say, “Of course, we are taking the stairs!”
and those who quietly look at the elevator and think, “I have already made enough sacrifices for culture today.”

I shall not reveal which category I belonged to. 😌

Down there, the air is cool, clean and rich in salt aerosols, and the atmosphere is wonderfully peaceful. We breathed deeply, rested, wandered, laughed and enjoyed some free time.

Then we surfaced, collected ourselves and headed to Oradea.

Dinner first.

Civilisation restored.

Day 9 — Oradea, and the grand finale

If Alba Iulia is history in stone, Oradea is history dressed beautifully for dinner.

What a city.

Oradea is one of Romania’s great Art Nouveau treasures, and the photographs simply do not prepare you for it. They show the buildings.

They do not show the feeling.

The city centre is a delicious mixture of colour, curves, balconies, domes, stained glass and façades that clearly had no interest whatsoever in minimalism.

The star, of course, is the magnificent Black Eagle Palace.

Built at the beginning of the 20th century, it wraps itself around a famous glass-covered passage, with the black eagle in its stained-glass window watching over the whole ensemble.

Then come the palaces — Stern, Moskovits, Apollo, Adorján, Rimanóczy — each one with its own personality.

And suddenly you realise that Oradea has an architectural problem:

there are simply too many beautiful buildings to look at simultaneously.

You turn left and miss something on the right.
You look up and nearly walk into something on the pavement.
You stop to photograph one façade and discover another behind you.

It is exhausting.

In the best possible way.

We visited churches, including the extraordinary Moon Church, famous for its mechanism showing the phases of the moon, and synagogues that tell another, quieter part of Oradea’s story.

The Neolog Synagogue is particularly striking — magnificent, Moorish-inspired and deeply connected with the city’s Jewish heritage. Its beauty carries both celebration and memory.

And perhaps this is what I loved most about Oradea.

It does not simply show you beauty.

It reminds you that cities are made by people — Romanians, Hungarians, Jews, Austrians and many others — who built, worshipped, traded, loved, argued, dreamed and left something behind.

Two days earlier we had been standing among Roman ruins and Habsburg fortifications.

Now we were surrounded by Art Nouveau extravagance.

And somewhere between the vineyards of Jidvei, the silence of St Michael’s Cathedral, the underground salt chambers of Turda and the impossible elegance of Oradea, Romania had quietly done what the best journeys do:

it gave us stories.

Not just photographs.

Not just places to tick off a list.

Stories.

And as we came to the end of our journey, I realised that the photographs we took — beautiful as they are — still fail to capture the Romania we experienced.

Because some places have to be breathed in.

Some have to be walked through.

Some have to be tasted.

And some, like Romania, simply have to be felt.

And that is where our journey ends.

For now. ❤️🇷🇴

Eliza Anna

09/08/2026

Day 7… pure madness, but worth every single second ❤️🇷🇴

We left Predeal and headed to Brașov. A slow walk through the old town, Piața Sfatului – the main square, once the center of trade and all important city events, today surrounded by beautiful colorful buildings and full of life.

Of course, the Black Church – the largest Gothic church in Romania. It got its name after the great fire of 1689, which blackened its walls. Inside, there is an impressive collection of Oriental carpets.

We continue behind the old walls, Catherine’s Gate – one of the oldest preserved city gates of Brașov, built in the 16th century. It used to be the main entrance to the city.

Slowly we head back towards the synagogue – a beautiful late 19th-century building, a reminder of the Jewish community and the multicultural history of Brașov.

And then Strada Sforii, the Rope Street. One of the narrowest streets in Europe, once used by rope makers who had their workshops here. This time unfortunately under renovation, so I’ll just remember it as “before restoration” 😉

And back to the bus…

Because next up is the Transfăgărășan.

Probably the most famous driving road in Romania and one of those places where you constantly wonder whether to look at the road or the view 😂

Serpentine curves, tunnels, steep climbs, mountains getting higher and higher. The road crosses the Făgăraș Mountains and reaches over 2000 m above sea level at its highest point.

And of course… the bear showed up 🐻❤️

You can’t really pass the Transfăgărășan without at least hoping to see one. And there it was – suddenly, right by the road. Everyone’s attention immediately locked on it 😄.

The views were, as always, absolutely breathtaking.

And yes… mămăligă also happened. Because apparently no day in Romania is complete without it 😂

A bit of free time by the lake, one last look at the mountains, and we start descending.

Next stop – Sibiu.

A walk along the old defensive walls and three squares.

Piața Mare – the largest square in the old town, for centuries the center of public life, markets and events. Surrounded by beautiful historic buildings, with the famous “eyes” on the rooftops watching over the city.

Then Piața Mică – smaller, more intimate, connected through passages and arches that lead deeper into the old town.

We go down by the walls, just to see their scale from below – only then you really feel how massive they are.

Back up to Piața Huet via the Stairs Passage. Here stands the Evangelical Church – one of Sibiu’s most iconic landmarks, with its tall tower visible from almost everywhere in the city.

A bit of free time, wandering without a plan – because sometimes that’s the best way to feel a place – and back to the coach.

Because of course… it’s still not over 😂

We head to our accommodation, dinner…

And you start thinking: finally, bed!

But no.

Horse-drawn carriage ride to Boian. 🐎

We watch the sunset, slowly moving through the village, and suddenly the whole day feels like it’s breathing a little slower between sunflowers.

In Boian we visit the fortified church – typical for Transylvania, built both as a place of worship and a refuge in times of danger. This one has been partially restored, so there is hope it will continue to survive and tell its story.

And at the end… a glass of „holly” wine 🍷

Now it’s really time to sleep.

It was a long day. A very long one.

Brașov, history, walls, Transfăgărășan, bear, mountains, lake, Sibiu, sunset, horses, wine…

Pure madness. And exactly why I love travelling.

Passion is travel, and travel opens horizons – just like learning languages.

Every new place, every new word, every journey shows you a piece of the world you didn’t know before.

And after this day, I only have one thought:

Romania still has so much more to show me. ❤️🇷🇴

P.S. Some days don’t need filters. Just memory
Eliza Anna

06/08/2026

Day 6 – Goodbye, Black Sea… hello, Bucharest!

Every great beach holiday eventually comes to an end, and today it’s time to trade the sound of the waves for the heartbeat of Romania’s capital. Sunscreen packed away, one last look at the sea, and we’re heading inland on the famous Autostrada Soarelui – the “Sun Highway” – the road that connects Bucharest with the Black Sea and carries thousands of holidaymakers every summer.

Our route takes us past Cernavodă, home to Romania’s nuclear power plant, which produces around 20% of the country’s electricity. We don’t stop here, but even from the coach it’s impossible not to notice one of Romania’s most important energy landmarks.

Soon afterwards we cross the mighty Danube on a bridge connected with one of Romania’s greatest engineers, Anghel Saligny. His bridge, completed in 1895, was considered one of Europe’s engineering masterpieces and, at the time, one of the longest bridges on the continent. According to the famous story, Saligny stood beneath the bridge as the very first fully loaded train crossed it—a remarkable demonstration of confidence in his own design.

Nearby runs the Danube–Black Sea Canal, once tragically known as the “Canal of Death.” Built largely through forced labour during the communist era, it remains a painful reminder of Romania’s past. Today, however, it serves as one of Europe’s most important waterways, significantly shortening the route between the Danube and the Black Sea.

The landscape gradually changes as we pass the vineyards of Murfatlar, one of Romania’s best-known wine regions. Wine has been produced here for more than two thousand years, and Romania continues to rank among Europe’s largest wine-producing countries. Sometimes the best souvenirs don’t fit in your suitcase—they come in a bottle.

Then the skyline begins to appear.

Bucharest, often called the “Little Paris of the East,” is a fascinating city where elegant Belle Époque architecture stands beside monumental communist buildings and modern glass towers. It is a city full of contrasts, history and surprising records.

One of its most impressive landmarks is the Palace of the Parliament—the heaviest building in the world and the second-largest administrative building on Earth after the Pentagon. Covering around 365,000 square metres and containing more than 1,000 rooms, it is impossible to ignore, whether you admire it or question why it was ever built.

A completely different atmosphere awaits in the charming Old Town (Lipscani), where narrow cobbled streets, historic buildings, lively cafés and hidden courtyards tell stories from centuries past.

Romania has also played an important role in the history of urban lighting. Bucharest became one of the world’s first capitals illuminated with petroleum street lamps, earning the nickname “The City of Lights,” while Timișoara made history in 1884 as the first city in continental Europe with electric street lighting. Two remarkable milestones, both proudly Romanian.

Today, Bucharest is home to around 1.8 million people, more than 30 universities, countless museums, theatres and parks, and some of the widest boulevards in Europe. It is a city that never stops reinventing itself while keeping one foot firmly in its rich history.

After exploring Romania’s vibrant capital, our journey continues north towards the mountains. Next stop: Predeal, where fresh mountain air, pine forests and a well-deserved night’s sleep are waiting for us.

From beach towels to boulevards, from vineyards to mountain peaks… another unforgettable Romanian day comes to an end. And yes… after all these kilometres, even the bus deserves a good night’s sleep. 😉

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