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Welcome to Romania Tourism !

Authentic, Natural and Cultural
are the words that best capture the essence of Romania,
a dynamic country rich in history, arts and scenic beauty.

This website is intended to assist travelers who are planning to
visit Romania as well as the general public who would like to learn more
about one of the most beautiful countries in Europe.

Romania offers countless unique travel experiences that are waiting to be discovered.
A journey of three of four hours, by car or train, can take you from the Danube River to a beautiful, intact, medieval town; from Bucharest - Romania’s capital city - to the Black Sea;
from Southern Transylvania to the historic regions of Bucovina or Maramures.
Take a step back in time as you visit one of the unique painted monasteries in Bucovina, the perfectly preserved hilltop citadel of Sighisoara or an authentic, centuries-old, village in Maramures.
Explore Romania’s many architectural treasures and experience its vibrant and flourishing arts scene.
We look forward to welcoming you to Romania !

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Authentic Romania

The countryside is the heart and soul of Romania, where peasant
culture remains a strong force and medieval ways prevail like nowhere
else in Europe.

Natural Romania

Recognized as the world’s third most biologically diverse area, the
Danube Delta has been recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding universal
value.

Cultural Romania

Romanians’ vivid imagination and intense spirituality have always
been expressed through their architecture, music, crafts and traditions.

Active Romania

With a terrain that ranges from steep and challenging to gentle and
pleasant, Romania offers bikers of all skills and levels something to
enjoy.

Tourist Information

About Romania

Fast Facts, Location, Geography, Climate, People, History, Government, Economy, Did You Know, Romania in the Press.

Main Attractions

Black Sea Resorts, Castles & Fortresses, Danube Delta, Medieval Towns, The Carpathian Mountains, The Painted Monasteries, Medical Spas, Traditional Villages, World Heritage Sites.

Special Interest

Arts and Crafts, Architecture, Authentic Experiences, Active Vacations, Danube River Cruises, Dracula Legend, Festivals & Events, Food & Wine, Genealogy Searches, Jewish Heritage, Meetings & Incentive, Saxon Heritage, Traditions & Folklore.

Romanian Regions

Transylvania, Banat & Crisana, Bucovina & Moldova, Dobrogea, Maramures, Walachia

Romanian Cities

Bucharest, Alba Iulia, Arad, Baia Mare, Brasov, Braila, Cluj, Constanta, Craiova, Galati, Iasi, Oradea, Satu Mare, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Suceava, Timisoara, Targu Jiu, Targu Mures, Tulcea.

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Accommodations Guide, Entry Requirements, Transportation, Maps, Practical Information, Sample Itineraries, Upcoming Tours, Special Offers, Travel Advisory.

Images of Romania

Cities, Regions, Arts & Architecture, Black Sea Coast, Carpathian Mountains, Castles & Fortresses, Danube River & Delta, The Painted Monasteries, People & Traditions.

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What travel guides say about Romania:

“What I like about Romania is that you know you are in a different place, in a good way.”
(Jayne Clark, USA Today)

“… why should you go to Romania? The straight answer is because it is one of the most beautiful countries of Southeast Europe.” (The Blue Guide)

“Considered by many the most beautiful country in Eastern-Europe,
Romania still claims regions that seem bastions of a medieval past long
since lost elsewhere.” (Fodor’s Eastern and Central Europe)

“Few regions offer a more dazzling display of cultural and artistic treasures than Romania.”
(Smithsonian Journeys)

“No journey to Eastern Europe would be complete without paying a
visit to Romania… Outstanding landscapes, a huge diversity of wildlife…”
(The Rough Guide)

“Romania has majestic castles, medieval towns, great hiking and wildlife…”
(The Lonely Planet)

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Russian culture has a long and rich cultural history, steeped in
literature, ballet, painting and classical music. While outsiders may
see the country as drab, Russia has a very visual cultural past, from
its colorful folk costumes to its ornate religious symbols. Here is a
brief overview of Russian customs and traditions.

The Homeland

Russian culture places a high value on the homeland and on family,
according to Talia Wagner, a marriage and family therapist with a
specialty in cultural dynamics. “The Soviet rule left its impression on
the culture, creating a fundamental fear and mistrust of those outside
the family, extended family and other close familial connections,” she
told Live Science. The Communist Party ruled Russia and neighboring
territories for more than 70 years, uniting them into the Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The Soviet Union broke up in 1991. 

“The challenges families faced under communism left individuals highly
dependent on family support, which oftentimes required the combining of
resources to survive,” Wagner continued. “This created a culture that
highly values extended family and maintaining close friendships.” 

When many people think of Russia, they think of vast, frozen tundra.
That’s not all there is to the country’s geography. There are plains,
taigas, steppes, plains and mountains. [Russia from Above: A Glimpse at a Vast Landscape]

For example, in 2017 the Russian volcano called Kambalny erupted after nearly 250 years of dormancy. The eruption was a surprise and the plume of smoke could be seen from space.

“Nothing pointed to a possible eruption of the Kambalny,” Olga Girina, head of KVERT, told Russian news agency TASS, according to Russia Beyond the Headlines. “It is a pure surprise for us. We continue the monitoring and will analyze possible threats as data come in.”

Another amazing feature of Russia’s geography is Lake Baikal. It is the world’s largest lake and holds 20 percent of the world’s supply of fresh water. It is also the world’s oldest lake. 

“Lake Baikal is the oldest lake in the world. It is home to
approximately 1,700 to 1,800 endemic plant and animal species,” said
Jennifer Castner of Pacific Environment’s Russia program. 

Population and ethnic makeup

Russia is the largest country in the world in terms of territory, with a
total area of 6,601,668 square miles (17,098,242 square kilometers). By
comparison, the United States comprises 3,794,100 square miles
(9,826,675 square km).

According to 2016 data by The World Bank, the population of Russia is more than 144,000,000, a decline since its peak of 148,689,000 in 1992.

Russia is home to at least 190 ethnic groups, according to the BBC. The Central Intelligence Agency
(CIA) reports that 77.7 percent of Russians are of Russian descent. The
rest of the population consists of 3.7 percent Tatar, 1.4 percent
Ukrainian, 1.1 percent Bashkir, 1 percent Chuvash, 1 percent Chechen and
10.2 percent other, while 3.9 percent are unspecified.

Languages

While Russian is the official language, many Russians also speak
English as a second language. More than 100 minority languages are
spoken in Russia today, according to the BBC.
The most popular is Dolgang, spoken by more than 5.3 percent of the
country’s population, according to the CIA. Other minority languages
include Tartar, Ukrainian, Chuvash, Bashir, Mordvin and Chechen.
Although these minority populations account for a small percentage of
the overall Russian population, these languages are prominent in
regional areas.

Religions

“Religion has always been a primary component of Russian life, even during times of oppression,” Wagner said.

There are nearly 5,000 registered religious associations in Russia.
More than half follow the Russian Orthodox Church, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
Islam is the second largest religion; about 10 percent to 15 percent of
Russians practice Islam, according to the CIA World Factbook. 

“The third most popular religion in Russia after Christianity and Islam
is Tengrism, a form of pagan, animistic and shamanic religion,” said
Christina de Rossi, an anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College in
London. Tengrism originates from the Turk and Mongol populations of
Central Asia and has enjoyed a revival in parts of Russia as it is seen
as part of a certain Central Asian ethnic identity by some regional
independence movements.  

Arts, literature and architecture

Ballet is a popular notable art form coming out of Russia. Founded in 1776, the Bolshoi Ballet
is a classical ballet company based at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow
and known throughout the world. The Mariinsky Ballet in Saint Petersburg
is another famous ballet company in Russia.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a 19th-century Russian composer, is world
renowned for “Swan Lake” and the “1812 Overture,” among other pieces.
There are several museums, including his childhood home, showcasing his
personal belongings and musical artifacts.

Russian literature has also had a worldwide impact, with writers such
as Leon Tolstoy (”Anna Karenina” and “War and Peace”) and Fyodor
Dostoevsky (”Crime and Punishment” and “The Brothers Karamazov”) still
being read around the world.

Russian nesting dolls are well-known symbols of the country. These sets
of dolls, known as matrioshka dolls, consist of a wooden figure that
can be pulled apart to reveal another smaller version of the same image
inside, and so on, often with six or more dolls nested inside one
another. The painting of each doll, which can be extremely elaborate,
usually symbolizes a Russian peasant girl in traditional costume.

Colorfully painted onion domes first appeared during the reign of Ivan the Terrible, according to Lonely Planet.
They are commonplace in Russian architecture and are predominant atop
church structures. It has been speculated that they represent burning
candles or vaults to heaven and often appear in groups of three
representing the Holy Trinity.