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1. Bran Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Brukenthal National Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Corvin Castle

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4. Council Tower of Sibiu

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5. Curtea Veche

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6. Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum

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7. Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History

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8. Merry Cemetery

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9. Mogosoaia Palace

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10. Museum of Banat

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11. Museum of the Romanian Peasant

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12. National Museum of Art of Romania

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13. Palace of Culture

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14. Palace of the Parliament

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15. Peles Castle

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16. Poenari Castle

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17. Putna Monastery

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18. Rasnov Citadel

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19. Romanian Athenaeum

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20. Salina Turda

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21. Stavropoleos Monastery

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22. Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral

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23. Voronet Monastery

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Romania is a beautiful tourist destination filled with history, art and natural landscapes that are breathtaking. The European country is commonly overlooked when looking for a getaway, but in Romania, visitors will often find beauty in every turn. There are a number of castles with stunning architectural aspects; these include Corvin Castle, Peles Castle, and Dracula’s very own Bran Castle. Other sites that shouldn’t be missed are Merry Cemetery, Curtea Veche, the Stavropoleos Monastery, and the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, which has nearly 300 authentic houses and farms depicting traditional Romanian village life.

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