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Places to see in Romania, from Transylvania to Bucharest, and the best time to go: May–Sep.
Places to see in Romania
BucharestGrand boulevardsPhoto: Madalin Pentelie · CC0
Danube DeltaBirds and wild wetlandsPhoto: European Space Agency · Attribution
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Transylvania – Castles and medieval towns
Best time to go to Romania
Generally May to September. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Romania
What surprised you most about Romania?
Romanian is a Romance language, so visitors who know Italian, Spanish or French often recognise more words than they expect. Many are also surprised by how much of the country is still forest and mountain – the Carpathians are home to one of Europe’s largest populations of brown bears. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Romania?
Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) are pleasant for cities and hiking in the Carpathians. Summer is hot in the lowlands and busy on the Black Sea coast, and winter brings snow to the mountains for skiing. What would you add?
One place in Romania you’d never skip?
The Saxon towns of Transylvania such as Sibiu and Sighișoara, the painted monasteries of Bucovina and the wooden churches of Maramureș are often named. Which corner of Romania stayed with you?
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