Things to see in Romania
1,094 places worth seeing in Romania on an illustrated map: Palace of the Parliament, Trajan's Bridge, Peleș Castle, Romanian Athenaeum and Black Church, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.
Highlights
- Palace of the Parliament The world's second largest building (after the US Pentagon), formerly named "Casa Poporului" (People's House). Building started in 1983 by N
- Trajan's Bridge Remaining pillar from Trajan's bridge over the Danube
- Peleș Castle Begun by King Carol I in 1873 as a summer residence, these gothic revival fantasy castles pay homage to nearly every architectural style in
- Romanian Athenaeum A beautiful building is home of the George Enescu Philarmonic. If you have the time, visit the interior of the building as well, as it holds
- Black Church Built as a Roman Catholic church in the 15th century in late Gothic style with three naves. It became Lutheran under the influence of Johann
- Merry Cemetery Cemetery in Săpânța, Romania.
- Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral Heritage site in Timiș County, Romania.
- Arcul de Triumf Bucharest The current arch was inaugurated in 1936, however previous arches had been here since 1878.
- St. Michael's Church This Gothic architecture piece is one of the most valuable in Transylvania. Its murals date from the 15th century, and the 50 m neo-Gothic t
- Palace of Culture A giant obvious monument that the locals take for granted but which is striking to visitors. It comprises the Art Museum, Moldavia's History
- Carol I Mosque The first public building made of concrete in Romania (1910), a gift from King Carol I to the local Muslim community. The Mosque is built in
- National Museum of Art of Romania In the building of the former Royal Palace, this museum has collections of ancient, modern and contemporary Romanian art as well as exhibiti
- Herăstrău Park The largest of several parks around man-made lakes on the Colentina River running through the city’s north and east side) houses the Village
- St. Michael's Cathedral Roman Catholic cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Alba Iulia, Romania.
- Curtea de Argeș Monastery One of the most famous medieval architectural monuments in Wallachia. It was founded by Prince Neagoe Basarab between 1515 and 1517.
- Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral Built in 1658. Next to it is the Mitropoliei Palace (1708) – the residence of the Orthodox Patriarch, a sort of small 'Romanian Vatican'. It
- Bucura Lake The biggest glacier lake in Romania. It is in the Retezat Mountains.
- Mangalia Mosque One of the oldest mosques in Romania and the only medieval monument of Mangalia. Dating from 1573, the mosque was built by Esma, daughter of
- Romanian Peasant Museum Also dedicated to the traditional way of life, it focuses mainly on traditional interior decoration, tools, clothing and artifacts. Again, i
- Statue of Decebalus The largest stone sculpture in Europe at 40 m. A face of Decebal, the last king of Dacia, was carved in the rock by Italian sculptor Mario G
- National Museum of Romanian History It's in a neoclassical late 19th-century building, and has exhibits documenting the evolution of society on Romania’s territory from the Pal
- Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum in Bucharest An open air museum created in 1934, it now has around 300 traditional buildings (including churches, workshops, mills) and furniture, potter
- St. George's Cathedral Heritage site in Timiș County, Romania.
- Revolution Square, Bucharest Site of part of the Romanian Revolution of 1989. There is a tall monument in the center of the square in memory of those who died during the
- Porolissum The ancient Roman city of Porolissum is one of the largest and best-preserved archaeological sites in modern-day Romania. In 2024 the site w
- Brukenthal National Museum Named for Samuel Brukenthal, 18th-century governor of Transylvania. Paintings from the Dutch and Flemish schools, Italian schools and, of co
- Red Lake Lake in Lacul Roșu, Harghita County, Romania.
- St. Nicholas Church The first Orthodox church of Brașov, and an old cultural and spiritual centre for the Romanians. It church dates from 1495-1512, Gothic embe
- Mogoșoaia Palace Built in 1698-1702 by prince Constantin Brâncoveanu the palace is a prime example of the Brâncovenesc style (a mix of traditional Romanian,
- Clock Tower of Sighișoara Built in 1360 and standing at 60-m tall atop the citadel hill. Balcony with a great view on the top. It includes a museum of local history w
- Bucharest Botanical Garden Established in 1860, displays a variety of plants from all over the world. The greenhouses are wonderful but have limited opening hours, and
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary The biggest Baroque cathedral in Romania.
- Kretzulescu Church An interesting example of the Brancovenesc style (1722).
- Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance The former prison of the Maramureș County, built in 1897, today a museum of European significance, under the aegis of the Council of Europe.
- Cișmigiu Gardens This a lovely small park; it's the oldest in the city (designed 1845-1860). Has boat rental in summer, ice skating in winter time, reasonabl
- Iosefin Synagogue Synagogue.
- Carol Park Designed in 1906, Carol Park has an open-air theater replicating a Roman arena and another construction replicating a medieval fortress. It
- Fabric Synagogue Heritage site in Timiș County, Romania.
- Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca Heritage site in Cluj County, Romania.
- Ieud Hill Church Wooden church built in the early 17th century. A UNESCO world heritage site.
- Victory Square Big public square in the heart of Bucharest with cultural sites and an intersection of boulevards.
- Great Synagogue This decorative temple was raised in 1845 by the Polish-Jewish community. It was repaired in 1865, baroque style, redesigned in 1903 and 190
- Cluj-Napoca Franciscan Church Heritage site in Cluj County, Romania.
- Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Timișoara Church.
- Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel Greek-Catholic church in Maramureș County, Romania.
- The Endless Column Sculpture by Constantin Brâncuși.
- Church of the Holy Archangels, Rogoz One of eight Wooden Churches of Maramureș listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
- Arbore Church Orthodox church in Suceava County, Romania.
- Budești Josani church Heritage site in Maramureș County, Romania.
- Bear's Cave Cave.