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1. Bran Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bran Castle
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2. Brukenthal National Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Brukenthal National Museum
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3. Corvin Castle

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Corvin Castle
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4. Council Tower of Sibiu

Council Tower of Sibiu
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5. Curtea Veche

Curtea Veche
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6. Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum

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Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum
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7. Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History

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Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History
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8. Merry Cemetery

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Merry Cemetery
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9. Mogosoaia Palace

Mogosoaia Palace
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10. Museum of Banat

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Museum of Banat
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11. Museum of the Romanian Peasant

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Museum of the Romanian Peasant
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12. National Museum of Art of Romania

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National Museum of Art of Romania
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13. Palace of Culture

Palace of Culture
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14. Palace of the Parliament

Palace of the Parliament
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15. Peles Castle

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Peles Castle
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16. Poenari Castle

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Poenari Castle
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17. Putna Monastery

Putna Monastery
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18. Rasnov Citadel

Rasnov Citadel
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19. Romanian Athenaeum

Romanian Athenaeum
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20. Salina Turda

Salina Turda
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21. Stavropoleos Monastery

Stavropoleos Monastery
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22. Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral

Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral
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23. Voronet Monastery

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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