Which are the most beautiful parks in Romania? We turn to a recent report compiled by Clubulcopiilor.ro which ranks the best urban parks and public gardens in Romania based on their Google Maps ratings. The highest-rated parks are in major cities such as Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, and Craiova, but smaller towns also make their way on the list with stunning parks that get high praise from visitors. Without further ado, you’ll find a list of the 10 best-rated parks and public gardens in the country. Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park (I.O.R.), Bucharest This is the highest-rated park in Bucharest and ..read more

As traveling is getting ever more expensive, we’ve done our research to help you choose the best affordable hotels in Transylvania. The region is not only Romania’s number 1 destination but also one of the most beautiful corners in Central and Eastern Europe. As we have plenty of articles on the best things to do and places to see in Transylvania, it’s now time we move to the less fun part of where to stay. We start with the best affordable hotels in Transylvania. If you’re more into small guest houses in the middle of nowhere, check again Uncover Romania for a new article in the coming weeks ..read more

Are you planning a family road trip in Romania and want to make the most of your vacation? Check our detailed itineraries with options and activities that are great even for cranky toddlers. First is first. You’ll need a car because this is the best way to travel in Romania. As much as we’d like to limit our carbon footprint, the complicated connections and slow speed make train travel an unattractive option for families. Major exceptions are the train connections from Bucharest to Brasov and Bucharest to Constanta. Second, our family road trips in Romania include some of the must-see landmark ..read more

Rosia Montana became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Danger in July 2021. It was a huge victory for local and national activists who, years ago, started an almost impossible fight against the opening of the biggest gold mine in Europe. This decision confirms that Rosia Montana, that exists at least since 131 AD, has: ‘the most significant, extensive and technically diverse underground Roman gold mining complex known at the time of inscription’. (Source: https://whc.unesco.org) Mining in the ancient Alburnus Maior Rosia Montana, located in the Metalliferous Mountains, has maybe the largest gold ..read more

Are you planning a vacation trekking in Romania? Don’t hesitate. You’re in for a real adventure in one of the most surprising destinations in Europe. You have plenty of options, whether you’re looking for a wilderness adventure or a more tranquil trek that includes village stays and more cultural discoveries. We can recommend you five itineraries to help you plan your trekking tour in Romania. With a duration that varies from three days to a couple of weeks, these routes have all you need to Discover five great itineraries for trekking in Romania. 1. Via Transilvanica: Looking for the Romanian ..read more

Discover our recommendations of cemeteries you should visit in Romania We can promise you that you’ll have a memorable time visiting at least two or three of these special landmarks during your next vacation here. Far from spooky vampire or Halloween stories, many cemeteries all over the world are becoming popular tourist attractions. Contemplative and peaceful, full of incredible monuments and amazing stories, cemeteries offer a great chance to discover a destination in a more profound way. Bellu Cemetery Not only you can visit the resting places of the most famous locals, but you can uncov ..read more

If you’d like to go hiking in Romania, check our adventure tours. More tours on www.uncover-romania-tours.com Fagaras Mountains are the highest and for many the most spectacular part of the Carpathians. For most, they’re sure the trendiest hiking destination in Romania. With vast wilderness areas where trails are rare to the overcrowded routes to Negoiu or Moldoveanu Peaks, Fagaras Mountains attract both the explorers and the urban dwellers. View from Negoiu Peak Historically, these mountains were the natural border between Transylvania and Southern Romania, later between ..read more

If you’d like to take a guided tour of Bucharest, check our tours on www.uncover-romania-tours.com Bucharest might not strike you as a museum-packed destination, but don’t be too fast to judge. The capital has fabulous museums, lovely art galleries, and many open-air cultural events. If it’s your first time here and you have at least one day to take your pick at the best places to visit apart from the main tourist attractions, bookmark our list of museums in Bucharest you should definitely visit. The Roman army crosses the Danube, scene from the Column of Trajan (copy), the National Hist ..read more

You can discover these fortresses with our tours in Transylvania. More tours on www.uncover-romania-tours.com Famous or secluded, restored or in ruins, the fortresses of Transylvania are, next to the fortified churches, the most peculiar feature of this extraordinary place. Guarding centuries of history, much of it still to be researched and discovered, most of these landmarks were built in the 14th century, after the devastating Mongol invasion from 1241-1242. Fortifications were built in great numbers to save lives and possessions, and they did just that in the centuries that follo ..read more

We’ve teamed up with Roamaniac to organized the photo contest ‘Hiking in Romania’. Dig up your finest two pictures of your hikes in Romania and compete for one of four exciting prize packages! The first prize package includes a night at ATRA Doftana guesthouse, plus a copy of ‘The Mountains of Romania’ by Cicerone Press and three Munţii Noştri maps. Prizes two to four comprise a copy of the guidebook plus three Muntii Nostri maps each. Submit your photos (landscape format, 1920px minimum on the longest side) by email from 01/09 until 22/09/2020, and encourage your friends to vote for their fav ..read more