Turda Salt Mine, aka Salina Turda in Romanian, is one of the most popular day trips from Cluj-Napoca. This underground wonderland is one of the most unique places to visit in Transylvania and is popular with tourists from all over the world. history of turda salt mine One of the oldest salt mines in the …
The romantic, medieval Saxon city of Sibiu, Romania is nothing short of breathtaking. It is my personal favorite city in Transylvania! While there is no shortage of things to do in Sibiu, the city also provides easy access to traditional Romanian villages, Transylvanian castles and fortified churches, mountain hikes, snow sports, and more. Here are …
With its location at the crossroads of Central and Eastern Europe, Timișoara has something for everyone. The capital city of western Romania’s Banat region is best known for the Romanian Revolution in 1989. It is Romania’s third largest city, and one of the best things to do in Transylvania if you’re looking to stray from …
If you’re interested in history, culture, and ancient architecture, then visiting the fortified churches of Transylvania is definitely one of the best things to do in the region. Only seven of the region’s hundreds of fortified churches made the cut to be included on the exclusive list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Check out this …
Transylvania is just one of those places you have to see to believe. There is so much culture, history, folklore, and tradition alive in the region. Not to mention, no shortage of things to do! Between UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Medieval cities, from mountain sports to Coachella-esque music festivals, Transylvania has it all. Start …
Sighișoara is one of the last remaining inhabited fortified Saxon cities of Transylvania, its Old Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This vibrant, endearing medieval city may not be very large, but it packs a punch in terms of history, culture, and gastronomy. Sighișoara is best-known for its location of Vlad Tepes’ birthplace – the …
Brașov is without-a-doubt one of the most (if not the most) popular cities in Transylvania to visit. Its close proximity to Bucharest gives it the designation of ‘Gateway to Transylvania’ coming from other Romanian regions. Many people like to base their stays in Brașov due to its epic day trips, such as Bran Castle or …
Transylvania is probably best known for being the home of Bran Castle, aka Dracula’s Castle. But there are so many others Transylvanian Castles out there to visit! Transylvania is also home to a number of fortresses and the famed fortified churches – be sure to stay tuned for guides to visiting these as well! The …
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The Transylvanian capital city, Cluj-Napoca, has no shortage of things to do. Still, it’s a large city, and sometimes it’s necessary to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and explore what’s around. These best day trips from Cluj Napoca highlight the beauty and diversity of the region and offer incredible opportunities to step …
There are endless possibilities when it comes to day trips from Brașov! Since the region is so large, and much of it has limited access by public transportation, a guided tour is a great choice. These guided tours will allow you to see all the area has to offer, as well as gain cultural and …
