Explore the region

Transylvania

8 editorially selected places

Transylvania

Bran, Brașov

castles

Bran Castle

A medieval stronghold and royal residence at Transylvania’s gateway

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Transylvania

Hunedoara, Hunedoara

castles

Corvin Castle

Spectacular Gothic architecture in Hunedoara

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Sighișoara, Mureș

heritage

Historic Centre of Sighișoara

A living medieval citadel and World Heritage site

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Transylvania

Nucșoara, Hunedoara

nature

Retezat National Park

Glacial lakes and alpine trails in the heart of the Carpathians

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Grădiștea de Munte, Hunedoara

heritage

Sarmizegetusa Regia

The Dacian kingdom’s capital in the Orăștie Mountains

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Transylvania

Bâlea Lac, Sibiu

experiences

Transfăgărășan

The alpine road crossing the Făgăraș Mountains

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Transylvania

Petreștii de Jos, Cluj

nature

Turda Gorge

Limestone walls, trails, and dramatic scenery near Turda

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Transylvania

Turda, Cluj

experiences

Turda Salt Mine

Salt galleries and dramatic spaces inside a historic mine

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