The Most Important Tourist Destinations in Transylvania

Transylvania, one of the historic regions of our country, is a geographical region inside the Carpathian arc. We could say that the Transylvania area is the engine of tourism in Romania, an exceptional tourist destination, appreciated even in international specialist publications. Thanks to its location, the region offers spectacular scenery as well as an important cultural heritage.

Here is the top of the most important sights in Transylvania.

• Bran Castle, in Brașov County, is included among the most beautiful castles in Europe. Thanks to the legend built around it, the Dracula legend, the castle enjoys an impressive worldwide reputation. Indeed, Forbes magazine labelled the castle the scariest place in the world.

• The Astra Museum in Sibiu County is the largest museum institution in Romania and one of the largest museums in the world (it covers 96 ha). The open-air museum conveys the whole of traditional Romanian civilisation, putting Romanian village life in the foreground, from homes to villagers’ crafts.
• Corvin Castle, in Hunedoara County, is the living legend of Transylvania. Also known as Hunyad Castle, it boosts tourism in the area, and one of the reasons many tourists choose to visit it is the legends behind it. You can discover them all in the article “The Legends of Corvin Castle”.

See also: The Legends of Corvin Castle

• Alba Carolina Fortress, in Alba County, is regarded as one of the 7 wonders of Romania. It was built 300 years ago to defend against attacks by the Ottoman Empire. The fortification is absolutely impressive, and the changing of the guard is a real spectacle.
• Turda Salt Mine is one of the most spectacular and most visited salt mines in Europe. It underwent an extensive modernisation after investments of 6 million euros, made between 2008 and 2010. The benefits of a visit to the salt mine are undeniable, and the entertainment and leisure options you will find inside will motivate you not to stop at a single visit.

• Râșnov Fortress, in Brașov County, the focal point of Râșnov resort, is a fortified ensemble raised in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights. Set on one of the hills surrounding the resort, Râșnov Fortress is one of the best-preserved fortresses in Romania.

• Sighișoara, in Mureș County, the citadel town that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The citadel town is considered a true tourist jewel for Romania, thanks to the impeccable and fascinating architecture of its buildings, its vivid colours, and a history that brings the famous Vlad Dracul to the fore.

• The city of Brașov is one of the most beautiful and most visited historic cities in our country. What are the most important sights you absolutely must see? Piața Sfatului (Council Square), the Black Church, Strada Sforii (Rope Street), the Brașov History Museum, Catherine’s Gate, Tâmpa Mountain, the First Romanian School and more. You can find detailed information about them in the following article: Top 10 attractions in Brașov