OUR PLANET
See wildlife
Cruise along the Danube Delta, to see over 300 species of birds and foxes, otters, wildcats and boars in a vast expanse of watery wilderness. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and biosphere reservation( www. romaniatourism. com / delta. html).
Sibiu
Visit Sibiu, the chief city of the Transylvanian Saxons. Much of the four walls and 40 towers remain, and among its pretty blue, red, apricot and green painted houses are some of Romania’ s best museums( www. sibiu.
ro).
Sighisoara
The exquisite medieval town of Sighisoara is a perfectly intact 15th century gem with nine towers, narrow passageways and cobbled streets, burgher houses and ornate churches. Sighisoara is also the birthplace of
Vlad Draculea, nicknamed Vlad the Impaler.
Traditional entertainment
Catch some traditional folk music and dancing; shows can be seen in
many hotels and restaurants.
Visit a market
The piatas or markets are farmers’ markets where fresh produce can be bought. Pick up some home made cheeses and breads, find a scenic spot
and have yourself a picnic afterwards.
Visit the Carpathian Mountains
The Carpathian Mountains, a densely forested mountainous area, are ideal for hiking. In winter, resorts such as Poiana Brasov and Predeal offer some of the best skiing in Eastern Europe or go bob-sleighing at Semenic
and Sinaia.
Walk the city
Wander around some of the most important streets in Bucharest: Calea Victoriei( Victory Road) which holds the The Vernescu House and Boulevards Gh. Magheru, Carol I, Calea Mosilor, Calea Dorobantilor and Soseaua Kiseleff
Romanian Consulate & Embassy: M. E. I. C. House, 344 Kensingtom High Street, London, W148NS- + 44 020 7602 9833- londra. cons @ mae. ro
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