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ROMANIA
Things to do and see in Romania
Berca mud volcanoes :
Explore the Berca mud volcanoes near Buzau - a stark lunar landscape of erupting mud .
Biertan :
See Transylvania ’ s numerous Saxon fortified churches , including the Biertan Church , which stands on top of a hill overlooking the village of Biertan and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
Bran Castle :
Let imagination run wild at Bran Castle , the legendary abode of the medieval king known as Vlad the Impaler , who helped inspire Bram Stoker ’ s novel , Dracula ( www . draculascastle . com ). Address : Castelul Bran , 498 Traian Mosoiu Street , Bran , Romania
Ceausescu ’ s Palace of Parliament :
In Bucharest , admire the colossal size and exceptional facilities of Ceausescu ’ s Palace of Parliament , which rises out of the city like a giant wedding cake . It is the second largest building in the world , after the Pentagon .
Constanta :
Visit the Greek / Byzantine port of Constanta , founded in the sixth century BC and veer inland to interesting archaeological sites including the ancient Greek city ruins of Histria , Tomis and Callatis ( www . constanta . ro ).
Country life :
Check out the wines , wooden churches and traditional practices in villages such as Budesti , Sirbi and Calinesti nestled in the picturesque rural idyll of Maramures ( www . visitmaramures . ro ).
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