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Ten interesting facts about Romania

1. The archetypical vampire Count Dracula, created by Bram Stoker, was inspired by the pitiless Romanian general Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler because one of his favorite ways of punishing people was by impaling them. 2. Europe’s second largest underground glacier, the Scarisoara glacier, is found underneath the Bihor Mountains in Romania. It has a...

Ardei umpluţi, or stuffed peppers

Romanian Cuisine

Mamaliga Mamaliga, Romania’s national food, is a bright yellow porridge made from authentic Romanian corn. This dish resembles the polenta, a famous Italian and Hungarian cornmeal dish. Historically, Mamaliga was a staple food among peasants and dirt poor Romanians. Through time, the dish developed into a major meal and is even served at high-end bistros at present...

nightlife in romania bucharest

What to do in Romania

Revitalize yourself at the thermal springs Romania is teeming with natural thermal springs and spa resorts, currently numbering to approximately 3,000. Throughout history, Romanians have rejuvenated themselves by relaxing in these health resorts. Spas and thermal springs in the country not only promise health benefits but are also the perfect destinations to unwind...

Where to go in Romania

Corvinesti Castle The Corvinesti Castle in Hunedoara is considered as the prime masterwork of Romanian Gothic architecture. The castle was constructed in 1409 as Hungarian King Sigismund of Luxembourg’s token of friendship to Romanian Prince Voicu. The royal residence features towers with architectural designs as fancy as their own titles, such as the Maces’ Tower...

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When to Visit Romania

Romania’s location in the European continent leads to significant variations in the country’s temperature within the year. Romania experiences four seasons, with spring and fall being the most convenient times to pay the country a visit. During springtime, between late March and early June, the weather is pleasantly warm but turns a bit cooler during early mornings...