Top-rated places to visit in Southern Romania, Romania

4.5 Peleș Castle (4.665 reviews)
- Useful tips for your visit at the Castle!
Spent 2-3 hours Castles

This 19th-century castle was commissioned by King Carol I and is considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. See more..
4.5 Therme Bucuresti (2.253 reviews)
- Best experience
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Water Parks • Thermal Spas

Therme București is Europe's largest wellness and relaxation center. It is also home to Romania's largest botanical garden with over 800,000 plants, including palm trees, orchids and other unique species. With temperatures within the picturesque giant glass dome kept at a balmy warmth throughout the year, it offers a variety of pools, saunas and water slides alongside wellness and spa treatments. At night, the center is lit up and becomes a fun way to wind down in the evening. There are three different zones that you can purchase tickets for—with some zones that are adult-only. – Tripadvisor See more..
5.0 Transfagarasan Highway (884 reviews)
- Must to see, great view
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Drives

Well know thanks to an appearance on BBC Top Gear with the highest point at 2042 m Balea Lac (lake), Built mainly by military forces The construction ordered by lead to the tunnel dividing northwestern and southern Romania For 40 RON each way you can ride on the cable car over the road and the water fall. The length 3.700 m / aprox. 13 min , capacity 15 persons. This give you different perspective over the road. From the top at Balea Lac spectacular view, if the weather is good. See more..
4.5 Mănăstirea Sinaia (800 reviews)
- Beautiful
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

Extremely beautiful monastery, a must in Sinaia. I specially loved the small older chapel with the classic representation of hell to the right and heaven to the left, with beautiful colours and fun torture for the sinners :) There is a payable parking space right beside the monastery. In fact it's also kinda between Peles castle also, so its perfect to visit them "together" as there is a pleasant walk through the woods connecting them! See more..
4.5 Pelișor Castle (678 reviews)
- Fans of Art Nouveau will love this place
Thursday: 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM Castles

Pelisor castle was built at the very end of the 19th Century as a private residence for the heirs to the throne of Carol I, Ferdinand and Marie and reflects many of the relevant design features of the time. As such, Art Nouveau interior design features heavily in the house and fans of this genre will find the house a delight. The one exception is a dazzling ‘Gold Room’ covered almost completely in 24 carat gold leaf. It is a complete contrast to Peles castle being much more understated (apart from the one exception above) but very refined and equally good. Although all the explanatory boards are in Romania, English written guides are handed out on entry. It is generally much less crowded than Peles. See more..
4.5 Bucegi Mountains (443 reviews)
- 30.05
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Mountains • Geologic Formations

The babele was a great aventura. I recommend everybody have the mountains equipamment because the weather changes quickly in one hour you can have “3 season “. The gondola was a little bit “old” and the price was 170 RON for up and down See more..
4.5 Curtea de Arges Monastery (397 reviews)
- Must stop on your way to of from the Transfagarasan Highway
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Religious Sites

This is an ancient, but perfectly maintained monastery church, perhaps the most important of Romania. The garden is magnificent, and the intricately carved bizantine exterior. It's the resting place of nmany Walachia voivodes. Beautiful, lively frescoes and icons. See more..
4.0 Cantacuzino Castle (337 reviews)
- Recommended when visiting Busteni
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Art Galleries • Speciality Museums • Castles

Cantacuzino Castle was the summer residence of Prince Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, nicknamed "The Nabob" due to his impressive wealth. The building, built in 1911, bears a great architectural, historical, documentary and artistic value and spreads over a vast area of about 6 hectares. The architecture of the castle is made in neo-Romanian style, with neo-Brancovian elements. The castle park is similar to European royal parks, being laid out with paved alleys, artesian fountains, a grotto, trees, flower gardens and sculptures. It also offers the most beautiful panoramic view in the entire area! Due to its special charm, the castle has hosted, over time, several international productions (films, series, TV commercials, videos etc.). The most recent production filmed here is the mini-series "Wednesday", the exterior of the castle representing Nevermore Academy. See more..
4.5 Poienari Castle (283 reviews)
- Unforgettable experience
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ancient Ruins • Castles

Poenari Fortress, the second residence of Vlad Țepeș, positioned on top of the mountain. In order to visit it, you have to climb 1480 stairs, and the climb time is between 30-45 minutes. It is worth visiting, especially for the landscape that makes its mark on this unforgettable experience. See more..
4.5 Gondola Sinaia (275 reviews)
- Two sections to take you up
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Trams

There are two section s 1000-1400 and 1400-2000. Each of modern gondolas for 8 passengers. On our visit only the lover section gondola was working. Up or down for 35 RON Up+down 70 RON For Romania price standards a little bit . From the middle part of the ride you can glimpse the Peles Castle. Efficient operation but not too buy Friday sunny day. The cable cars was used by many bikers using the biking trails. See more..
4.0 Snagov Monastery (272 reviews)
- Impressive interior
Religious Sites

Monastery said to be the final resting place of Vlad (Count) Tepes, also known as Vlad Dracula. See more..
4.5 Mogosoaia Palace (240 reviews)
- Amazing princely palace in a vast park setting.
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Beautifully restored palace on the outskirts of Bucharest, Mogosoaia Palace is located on the shores of a lake. It was built in the early 18'th century by prince Constantin Brancoveanu in the uniquely Romanian architectural style that bears his name: "brancovenesc". The interior is interesting with contemporary artefacts. One room has the floor made of tiny "sandwiches" of glass with gold foil between them. See more..
4.5 Vidraru Dam (234 reviews)
- Amazing view
Dams

Went there at the end of June, the beginning of summer season. Luckily we were able to catch the 30 minutes boat trip (30 Lei per person) because the operator wanted to have a full boat before departing. Water was calm, sunny with light breeze, perfect one hour spent! See more..
3.0 Busteni Cable Car (167 reviews)
- Amazing views once above the clouds. Highly recommended.
Spent < 1 hour Public Transportation Systems

When I was there, last week in mid April, it was not busy at all. No queue. The cable car therefore runs presumably less often, but I'm not sure. The price I found quite high; 80 LEI (16 euros) for a one-way trip, 150 LEI for a return. There were about 7 people in the cabin on my way up. It's an old cable car, but still runs smoothly. The views from a certain height, after passing through some clouds, were amazing. What a landscape: everything still covered in a lot of snow and once above the clouds, the sun is so enormously bright you cannot see proper than through a good pair of sun glasses. An amazing world of mountains, snow and sun awaits you. It is totally worth the price, I would highly recommend doing this. Only downside is, of course, that you cannot keep 1,5 m distance during COVID times. See more..
4.0 Unirea Salt Mine (158 reviews)
- Great visit into the biggest salt mine in Europe
Mines

The mine is very big and well maintained. It was a very beautiful experience. Inside, there are playgrounds for children and a planetarium too, a place where short films about the outer space are projected each 30 minutes, but you need to pay sepparately for that. The access inside the mine is done by minibuses. See more..
4.5 Cazinoul Sinaia (117 reviews)
- Simply beautiful
Speciality Museums

We visited the casino after many years within a guided tour and it was a very good decision. This is a very beautiful place built at the beginning of 19th century as per the plans of the Romanian architect Antonescu. The theatre is was by far my favorite but the Mirrors Room and the Baccarat Room are equally beautiful. The entrance is majestic as well. 4 art galleries are at the ground floor and they deservd all the attention of visitors, particularly the one displaying the very nice collection donated by the painter Augustin Costinescu and his wife. A secret underground passage of 70 m connects the Casino with the Hotel Palace (it was used once by the players) and we were told that the municipality is doing its best to open it to the public. See more..
4.5 Chindiei Tower (Sunset Tower) (115 reviews)
- Very pictoresque views
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

Targoviste city, the old capital of Valahia, is a town with a rich culture and history placed in the southern of Romania at 80 km. from Bucharest. Symbol of the old fortress of Targoviste, “Chindia” Tower (“the Sunset Tower”) was build in the second reign time of Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler). See more..
4.5 The Clock Museum (106 reviews)
- A Solid Museum Related to Clocks
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

The "Nicolae Simache" Clock Museum from Ploiesti is the only one of its kind in Romania and in Eastern Europe; a museum where you can admire a beautiful collection of old clocks and musical boxes. See more..
5.0 Tiriac Collection (86 reviews)
- Must see car collection
Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Tiriac Collection represents the exhibition of cars and motorcycles of Mr. Ion Tiriac. Opened to the public in November 2013, the collection includes over 150 historical vehicles manufactured since 1899, but also performant cars, with a current design. Visitors will find the only collection in the world with the 6 Rolls Royce Phantom produced until 1972, as well as exhibits that previously belonged to great names such as Sir Elton John, Sammy Davis Jr. or Bernie Ecclestone. See more..
4.0 Princely Court (81 reviews)
- Fun & educational
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites

What a fun afternoon! Visiting the ruins was truly a wonderful day. It's inexpensive to get into the park and you get to see the church, the ruins, the library and all the grounds. The court was cool and eerie, with remnants of history sprinkled everywhere, including a few torture devices. Recently there have been some upgrades that include an historical look at how the damage was sustained, heads of state who visited, unearthing news parts and it was all educational and exciting. Took so many photos and learned a lot. Great for the whole family or a couple. See more..
4.5 Crucea Caraiman (79 reviews)
- Breath taking views
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

The monument stands on the edge of Bucegi Plateau, right above the abyss. Be carefull if you suffer from vertigo! If you're lucky to reach the summit on a clear day, the panoramic views over Prahova Valley, located about 1400 meter under your feet, will take your breath. The monument itself, dedicated to the soldiers that lost their lives during the World War I, is a 40 meters metallic cross, which was under some maintenance work during our visit. See more..
4.0 Musical fountains (76 reviews)
- Amazing fountain
Fountains

Really wow for small city in Romania. Amazing colours, lights and music! In winter time also beautiful ! See more..
4.5 Mănăstirea Caraiman (76 reviews)
- Chill
Points of Interest & Landmarks

It is a very beautiful place in itself, literally shrouded in clouds on a rainy day. It inspires you to meditate, and in a place like this you realize what greatness means. It's as if you find yourself ... Not to mention useless, it's a place to visit in Busteni. See more..
4.0 Cascada Urlatoarea (68 reviews)
- For nature lovers
Waterfalls

If you like hiking, walking through the woods and waterfalls, you should see this one too. If you are in good phisical shape you can choose the Bușteni (Telecabinei street) - Waterfall route, a longer, steeper trail. Otherwise it is much easier, less demanding, and recommended to reach the Howling Waterfall using the Poiana Țapului - Waterfall trail. See more..
4.5 Ialomicioara Monastery and Cave (64 reviews)
- Worth a visit
Religious Sites

Definitely worth a visit. We drove from Sinaia instead of getting the cable car after reading how long people have to wait for the cable car. The road up is very scenic which is definitely worth stopping at points but the drive is not for anyone who isn't confident with driving. September is a relatively quiet time so the drive wasn't so bad. You park a bit away from the monastery and you walk up to it. The monastery apparently was burnt down a few times and it was rebuilt in approx 2006 I think. The cave was amazing. I think they should charge more than 10lei for entrance but hey... Take up on the offer for helmets if you are tall. You will need it. See more..
4.0 Comana Nature Park (62 reviews)
- Nice park
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Comana Natural Park is a nice park about a 45 minute drive from Bucharest. It has a zip line you can ride, horses, a couple restaurants, a "love" bridge where you attach a padlock, make a wish and throw away the key into the lake, as well as plenty of space for picnic's and resting. My friend who lives nearby told me that in the summer time they sometimes have concerts and plenty of activities for the kids, which makes it a perfect family destination. During my recent visit it was cold and not so crowded. I enjoyed walking around the park and imagined how crowded it must be in the warm weather. I would definitely like to revisit this park during the summer. Romania has a lot of parks and I'd definitely recommend this one. See more..
4.0 George Enescu Memorial House (62 reviews)
- A piece of the famous composer personality
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites

We visited this place early morning and this is because the museum closes at 4 pm with the last entry at 3:30 pm (we found this very unhappy all the more we were going to ski and, of course, there was no time to come earlier/then, the visit takes 15 minutes or so and closing it 30 minutes before official closing is just like they cannot wait to go home in spite of the visitors interest). Anyhow, the museum well worth a visit as it was the summer residence of the Romanian famous composer Georges Enescu until its final departure from Romania in 1946 when the communists seized the power after WWII. It is the place were Queen Mary of Romania was attending the small group private concerts of Enescu. The sculpture in the courtyard was made by Ion Irimescu. The lack of acces to the working rooms of Enescu in the attick and the location of his original piano in room not allowed for visitors are again very strange decisions none can understand. See more..
3.5 Tourist Information Centre (57 reviews)
- Around the city
Visitor Centers

Just walked around the city :) Wonderful buildings, good things to see, do and eat ;) Not noisy at all. Wanna visit it again See more..
4.0 Slanic Salt Museum (55 reviews)
- Good
Speciality Museums

We had a tour guide but the museum is quite small. We did go here after we had been to the mine and found more about salt mines. See more..
5.0 Autocross Arena (54 reviews)
- Great Afternoon and really helpful staff
Spent < 1 hour Auto Racing Tracks

Autocross Arena is a rally race track. Autocross is considered as an entry level in motorsport if you are a rally enthusiast. We offer to hire different type of modified rally cars for racing on our track. It is not important the skill level that you have, because you will get the necesary instructions from our rally instructors. Want to have an adrenalin rush ? Come to Autocross Arena !!! See more..
4.0 Iulia Hasdeu Castle (52 reviews)
- Iulia Hasdeu Castle Campina
Speciality Museums

The castle was built in honor of Iulia Hasdeu who was the first Romanian to study at the Sorbonne and who died at only 18 years of tuberculosis. Iulia's father was Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu, one of the greatest personalities of Romanian culture of all times. The castle can be visited with a guide and has a translation machine. Also after the tour of the castle you can rest in its generous garden. See more..
4.5 Lalomita Cave (51 reviews)
- Loved visiting it
Spent 1-2 hours Caverns & Caves

There are not too many things to say. It was an interesting thing to visit, the entrance tax was 10 RON (may 2018), the last visit of the cave must start before 18.00. Go, visit it and take care at the heads See more..
5.0 Pitesti Prison Memorial (39 reviews)
- A must see
Spent < 1 hour History Museums

The site of the infamous political prison of Pitesti, where over 600 students were tortured by the communists between 1949-1951. Pitesti Prison was buil in 1941 and it functioned as a prison until 1977. During its functioning, thousands of political prisoners were brought here. From 1949 until August 1951, the penitenciary housed the most violent action in the communist world - Pitesti Phenomenon. See more..
4.5 Ferma Animalelor (38 reviews)
- Such an amazing place! Totally with the visit.
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms • Playgrounds • Ranches

This place is just perfect for a family day, especially for kids. Our two and half year old girl had the time of her life there, petting and feeding the animals, playing in the many different play grounds there, fishing ducks (toys).. we all had a blast. We got there by Uber, the staff are super friendly, the place is very well equipped and has many many different animals like gots, cows, rabbits, pigs, ponies and many many more! See more..
3.5 VIVO! Mall (36 reviews)
- Nice small mall
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls

VIVO! shopping centers are designed for cities with a catchment area of at least 200,000 people. In a standardised design and modern ambience, VIVO! offers a varied mix of international and national retail shops, modern dining options, as well as extensive services and entertainment. All this makes the VIVO! shopping experience unique for the whole family. See more..
4.5 Princely Church (34 reviews)
- A very old and beautiful church
Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

The Princely Church (Biserica Domneasca) is located inside the Old Court's Ruins and is a very old and beautiful church. See more..
3.5 Domeniul Stirbey (30 reviews)
- The Summerwell festival location
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Visited the place during the Summerwell festival and I enjoyed it. Domeniul Stirbey is, basically, a large park by a pond, with a castle like mansion built in XIX century and a chapel. The park, prepared to entertain the festival goers, was kind of magic, with lots of romantic lights, long chairs, an open air cinema, food vans, coffee trucks, hammocks here and there and even a fake moon balloon. There was even a water installation on the pond. However, I have no idea how the garden, the pond, the castle and the chapel look like when the festival is over, most probably not so exciting and definitely quieter. Summerwell is an Indie-rock music festival held every year in August. The location seems to be a great spot for private events. As a conclusion, I wouldn't recommend you to visit the location, unless you're invited to a private event. See more..
4.5 Museum of Communism (29 reviews)
- Recent History
Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums

As traveler you are interested of many things. Recent Europe's history started to be intriguing for many of us. So, early in the morning I left Bucharest for Targoviste and I found pretty easy this place. Do not expect to find signs to lead you towards it. Shortly after you pass Targoviste sign, continue ahead until you'll find a roundabout (left hand is Rompetrol gas station) - turn left and continue till you'll find a new roundabout and turn right (you have passed over a bridge) and ahead until you are again in a roundabout (this time you've passed the bridge over railroads) turn right and that's "B-dul Carol I" where you'll find (next to Targoviste Train Station and opposing a high school) the former school of cavalry founded in 1907, by the major Dragotescu. It's slogan "The cavalry officer has to be horse rider and cavalier". How noble The late clouds of the Communism in Romania made possible that the last Dictator from the former communism block to end his life in this former military facility. You'll pass near Dan II Basarab (a ruler of Wallachia) and you are invited inside for the visit. In a good shape preserved the walls remind us about the former military school being invited to see old pictures of this building. To the right is the office of the commander of the former military school - the room where the couple Ceausescu had received medical assistance, in front as you get in in the room where the trial was kept and finally to the right along the hallway the third room where the couple slept last days of their lives. Getting outside you reach to the point where the communist president together with his wife were executed.. The place is ... Well, I let you dear traveler to find out other details of this place and maybe you'll understand a piece of our Recent History. Admission fee - 7 lei/pers, Photo fee - 15 lei/camera See more..
5.0 FMN rent-a-car (26 reviews)
- Perfect
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Taxis & Shuttles

FMN Rent A Car is a car rental company, with over 10 years experience in this field, being one of the first car rental companies in Romania The deliveries of the cars can be made both in Bucharest, in Otopeni Airport and Sibiu Airport. Our objective is to differentiate ourselves from other car rental companies by the quality of our services, professionalis See more..
4.5 Cernica Monastery (24 reviews)
- Lovely monastery but unfriendly monks
Religious Sites

The place is well worth a visit, not far from the city center of Bucharest by taxi or bus. It is extremely clean, and the residence of the monks is luxurious. It seems that most of them are more concern by donations and gastronomy (try to peep in their wall painted canteen, it is splendid) than by religion. There is a beautiful lake next to the monastery. Don't miss that place when you visit Bucharest! See more..
4.5 Parcul Chindia (24 reviews)
- Amazing place
Parks • Gardens • Playgrounds

My city town,always love to be here..relaxing and nice places too visit..the park its huge and the lake nicely. See more..
5.0 Princely Church of St Nicholas (23 reviews)
- Historic interesting place
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

A Bizantium church of historic significance. this building was brought to life for us by the excellent English guide who explained the frescoes and tombs. Don't miss the painting of the pregnant Virgin Mary, one of only three such pictures, and the depiction of Jesus after crucifixion, shown naked, which again is most unusual. Theres a tomb of the prince with a black face, who was buried here but the gold buckle of his belt has been removed to the museum of history in Bucharest, which we saw in the gold and jewellery room. See more..
3.5 Dambovicioara Cave (20 reviews)
- A nice cave for visit if you are around there
Spent < 1 hour Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations

It's a nice cave to visit if you are around this place. To the cave it's also an amazing road where you can take really nice photos. They don't have public toilet there and no restaurants to eat, but the cave it's not so far from the city. Also the cave it's really nice and accesible to visit without a guide See more..
4.5 Ion Luca Caragiale Museum (20 reviews)
- A piece of history
Speciality Museums

This is the museum of one of our greatest writers. It's worth visiting not only for the books and the comprehensive collection of items that belonged to him, but also for the nice and professional staff who will answer all your questions. See more..
5.0 Bellu Manor (19 reviews)
- excellent preserved location
Speciality Museums

I recommend to see this mansion of a Romanian Noble with a passion for art, beauty and photography. Among others you will be able to see one of the firs Ericsson line phones produces, some valuable paintings, and international art objects. See more..
4.0 Brücke der Freundschaft (18 reviews)
- A very nice experience, a walk along the danube bridge
Spent < 1 hour Bridges

Along with my brother, I tackled the Giurgiu Nord hiking trail (you will be searched for your identity documents on the train before you can get off) to the center of Rousse. The march covers a distance of approx. 15 km, but it is relatively easy to do. It is about 7km to the bridge itself, there you should be prepared to be asked both on the Romanian and the Bulgarian side for the reason for the passage and for valid ID documents. Passing on foot costs nothing, you have to pay a toll fee by car. On the bridge, there is a very narrow hiking trail, on which partly pipes are also laid. But this hiking trail is definitely worth it for the beautiful view of the Danube. Then it proceeds from the industrial area in Rousse, along the Mladenzhki Park, to the city center. See more..
4.5 Pensiunea Rhein (17 reviews)
- Great place, great food and good wine
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Nice people, good food, delicious wine and sparkling winr. We just love this place. First time we arrived we were announced that it will take a while till serve time, but surprise we had oir food faster than we expected. See more..
4.5 Muzeul Viticulturii şi Pomiculturii Goleşti (17 reviews)
- Great visit!!
Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • History Museums

I recommend you to visit this museum. It is full of history. The place is renovated and the staff is very helpful! See more..
4.5 Zoo Parc Calarasi (17 reviews)
- Best destination in Calarasi
Zoos

A great way to spent your time in Calarasi! About one jour visit, and You can see some lions, bears and a hipopotamus. Try it! See more..
3.5 Dragonul Rosu (16 reviews)
- Chinese "mall"
Department Stores

If you like chinese merchandise,cheap and more or less reliable,that's the place!There are hundreds of stalls selling all that you can imagine,cloths,shoes,toys,carpets,fishing equipment, furnishings,household items and so on.Also you can find here some cheap chinese restaurants. See more..