Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Southern Romania, Romania

1. 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..
   
2. 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..
   
3. 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. 5.0 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..
   
5. 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..
   
6. 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..
   
7. 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..
   
8. 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..
   
9. 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..
   
10. 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..
    
11. 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..
    
12. 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..
    
13. 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..
    
14. 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..
    
15. 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..
    

What's a Hidden gem?

We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.