Cycle
The terrain in Romania is perfect for mountain biking, in fact there are numerous outfitters which cater specifically to cycling holidays. Trails range from novice to advanced, however most are geared towards cycling
enthusiasts.
Enjoy the outdoors
Chill out at spectacular mountain lakes found in the Fagaras and Retezat ranges, or explore some of over 10,000 caves in the country, many in the
Apuseni, Bihor and Mehedinti regions.
Get wet
Watersports are a popular past time as is soaking up the sun at a resort on the white sandy beaches of the Black Sea Coast. The main hotspots are Constanta, Costinesti, Eforie Nord, Eforie Sud, Jupiter, Mamaia, Mangalia,
Navodari, Neptun, Olimp, Saturn, Techirghiol, Venus and Aurora.
Museum of History of the Jewish Community
Housed in an old Bucharest synagogue, this museum is dedicated to the history of Jews in Romania as well as in memory of the Holocaust. On display are artifacts such as a collection of books written and illustrated by Romanian Jews, important paintings, ritual objects as well as anti-Semitic
propaganda.
Painted Monasteries
It’ s worth the trek to the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina( Voronet, Sucevita, Moldovita and Humor) in Moldavia. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites are painted with frescoes on the outside( www. romanianmonasteries. org).
Palaces and monasteries
Beyond Bucharest, head for the palaces of Mogosoaia, Buftea and Heresti and old buildings and monasteries in Snagov( www. snagov. ro), Cernica,
Pasarea, Caldarusani and Tiganesti.
Pamper yourself
Rejuvenate at the curative thermal springs, salt waters and mud of Lake Techirghiol; ease aches and pains in Romanian Riviera spas such as Mangalia, Eforie and Neptun; or relax in western Romania’ s well-equipped spa towns, like Baile Felix or Baile Herculane.
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