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The land of fairytale (and of course the Dracula legend), Transylvania is a nature
lover's paradise. The Transylvanian Alps and the Western Carpathian Mountains
have almost archaic landscapes, with scattered villages nestling below summits
and vast forests. These mountains offer some of the very best skiing resorts in
Romania and astonishing but challenging trekking itineraries. Transylvania is
home to many towering castles and fortresses, including Bran Castle, famous worldwide
as Dracula's castle. In these idyllic lands you will also discover some of Europe's
best-preserved medieval towns, Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov. Here you can stumble
upon unique architectural treasures, tiny ancient houses lining the narrow, cobble-stoned
passageways and streets. |
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Retezat National Park, another UNESCO biosphere protection area, is a monumental
tribute to the beauty of Mother Nature. Stretching over
38 000 hectares, this is the largest single area of pristine mixed forest in Europe.
The park candidly offers deep narrow valleys, alpine pastures, wide plateaus covered
with flowers, extraordinary passes and over 80 glacier lakes. Glaciers have helped
to create terraced valleys that end in magnificent glacial bays, lakes and waterfalls. |
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The ecological experience of a lifetime, the Danube Delta is a UNESCO Natural
World Heritage Site. The waters of the river Danube flow into the Black Sea and
form the largest and best preserved of Europe's deltas. A natural paradise of
channels, lakes, reed isles, tropical woods, pastures and sand dunes, it now covers
nearly 5,640 sq km. The Danube delta hosts over 300 species of birds as well as
45 freshwater fish species and some 1,150 kinds of plants in its numerous lakes
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The Romanian Black Sea coast is known for its fine, soft sand and safe, gently
sloping beaches, with a virtual absence of tides and currents. Its location in
south-eastern Europe offers a pleasant, warm and dry climate. The Romanian coast,
stretching over more than 230 km is dotted with fine resorts and hotels, and countless
sport and entertainment facilities. Some of the best resorts are Mamaia, Eforie-Nord,
Neptun, Venus and Mangalia. In addition to the beach resorts, ancient monuments,
vineyards and healing lakes add to the Black Sea's rich offering. The lakes at
Techirghiol and Agigea have special curative powers and are the foundation of
several spa resorts and facilities. |
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Bucharest, the capital of Romania (Bucuresti in Romanian) takes its name from
the word 'bucuros', meaning joyful, a durable quality of the locals. From the
1870s to the late 1920s Bucharest transformed from a mere giant town to a thriving,
bustling and fashionable city. Remodelled, by French and French-trained architects,
Bucharest was known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards, glorious Belle Époque
buildings and a reputation for the high life. It was Eastern Europe's most attractive
destination and gained the reputation throughout the world as 'The Little Paris'.
More than fifteen years after the fall of a ruthlessly oppressive communist regime,
Bucharest is now beginning to regain its status and attraction as a vibrant, young
city whilst still maintaining a traditional, historic charm. Today it displays
a complex mix of cultural influences, from the old Romanian aristocracy to the
Germanic King Carol I and the devastating communist era.
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A city of vivid contrast, Bucharest can surprise you with the world's second largest
building, the 'People's Palace', and some of the most rural living in a European
capital. Crossed by the river Dimbovita and boosting several sizeable lakes and
parks, Bucharest maintains a 'green' appearance despite ever increasing amounts
of traffic. At over two million inhabitants, it is the third largest city in the
region, following Istanbul and Athens. Its geographical position gives access
to more than 250 million consumers stretching from the former Soviet Union countries
to Turkey, North Africa and even the Middle East. This is why it is becoming a
favourite location for foreign multinational companies looking to establish regional
headquarters in Central Eastern Europe. As Romania's economy surged, the legislation
improved and foreign investment increased exponentially; Bucharest has attracted
a large share of this capital. |
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One of Romania's most prosperous cities and important financial centres, Cluj-Napoca
retains a special, traditional charm. The historic capital of Transylvania is
a surprising city that appears to live in three centuries at the same time. Cluj
(the commonly used, shortened name) is a compelling fusion between a medieval
fairytale town, a small, peaceful city and a vibrant 21st century financial centre.
Surrounded by serene hills, delightful forests and the imposing Western Carpathians,
Cluj is also a refreshing oasis of natural living in our busy, modern era. Cluj
is renown in Romania and even abroad as a city of academic excellence, with some
of the best universities in Romania. Every year some 4000 graduates complete their
studies and add their skills and drive for success to the dynamic economy of this
city. With over 318.000 inhabitants this is one of Romania's largest cities and
a major destination for foreign investment. The Cluj International Airport links
Cluj with many European cities: Budapest, Vienna, Munich, Frankfurt, Florence,
Verona, and very soon London. |
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Situated in western Romania at almost equal distance from Hungary and Yugoslavia,
Timisoara is within 500 km of European capitals such as: Vienna, Prague, Budapest,
Bratislava, Bucharest and Belgrade. Probably Romania's most westernised city (in
the good sense of the word), Timisoara is known worldwide as the city that sparked
the revolution that eventually ousted communism from Romania in 1989. Timisoara
has always been one of the most forward and fashionable cities in Romania. Like
most of western Romania, Timisoara has been under the occupation of the Austro-Hungarian
Empire. This was the first city in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to have public
lighting using suet candles and lamps with oil and grease. A modern city with
a generous flavour of history and culture, Timisoara has a special appeal with
the foreign tourist and investor. An important IT and communications centre in
Romania, Timisoara benefits from a complex and diverse industry, the main sectors
being engineering, electronics, textiles, leather-footwear, wood processing, food
and beverages. |
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Brasov is another one of Romania's largest cities, located only about 100 miles
from Bucharest, but still in the magnificent Transylvania. Brasov is a city in
bloom and Romania's best-known, year-round resort. An old and new city simultaneously,
it puts a variety of attractions at easy reach, making a great base for travel
to resort towns and natural landmarks in the region. In its proximity you will
find Romania's best skiing resorts, Poiana Brasov, Busteni, Predeal, Sinaia and
only 30 km away is the world famous Bran (Dracula's) castle. There is a new international
airport under construction that will allow visitors to bypass Bucharest and fly
right to the heart of Transylvania. |
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| There is substantially more to Romania than we can cover here. To summarise,
Romania is all about three things: astonishing raw splendour, wonderfully friendly
people and huge economic potential. |
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