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Begin your Romanian adventure here
A surprising country
Although it has been a member of the European Union since 2007, Romania is still one of the relatively unknown countries in Eastern Europe. Long hidden behind the ‘Iron Curtain’ (1945-1989), its heritage emerged scarred and marked by communism.
For those of you interested in architecture and history, our towns and cities will surely fascinate you. Most of them have three distinct facades: an old one (with mostly unrestored heritage buildings, but also some which have been done up), a communist one (with predominantly grey colours and rectangular shapes) and a new one (mostly handsome and comfortable villas, sometimes too flamboyant) all co-existing in a strange harmony. And sometimes, amongst them...
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November in Romania
Time to relax
November is an exquisite time in Romania: autumn colors cover the forests and the the vineyards in warm hues, as wine lovers evaluate the new crop by drinking `must`, freshly pressed grape juice. Indulging in every flavor, from wine tours to food festivals, here’s where you can make the most of this season. But this country harvests more than grapes: fresh music and film talents bring a new cosmopolitan vibe to the atmosphere and the jazz and film festivals add glitter to this special month, one of culture and refined tastes.
Besides, what better place to celebrate Halloween in than Romania, the home land of Vlad Ţepeş (Vlad the Impaler) - known as “Dracula” of the famous vampire legends?
Romanian Wine Trails
White, rosé or red, dry or sweet, we have them all!
Romania is one of the “Top 12 Wine Producers” in the world (on the 10th place in 2002, according to the U.S. News & World Report) and here you can find a vineyard in almost every corner of the country, in nearly all the agricultural areas spread all over the land. This is why you can make your own wine tour, passing from cellar to cellar and tasting various types of wine, all while visiting picturesque villages, admiring the world-famous painted monasteries (UNESCO sites), the scenic Carpathian Mountains or just the spectacularly colorful display of nature. A wine tasting tour is an opportunity to sample some delicious wines and discover charming wine-producing regions.
On Dracula’s footsteps
Ancient myths and history
Visit haunted castles with their maze of narrow passages and Gothic towers, admire the sunset in the superb scenery that surrounds them, look for Vlad the Impaler’s grave at Snagov Monastery or just enjoy Romanian cuisine in the very house where he was born (now a very popular restaurant). Follow the footsteps of the real Dracula and get ready to party: costumes, fun and spooky atmosphere, old customs, medieval knights, monsters, vampires and ancient myths are all here.
