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Popular Attractions in Romania
Peles Castle
The Peles Castle, former royal residence, became a museum in 1953 and it
is a genuine lesson in history. The German renaissance style prevails, both
outside and inside the building. The Castle also has halls in Italian renaissance
style, German baroque style, French roccoco, Spanish-Maori style, etc.
Sinaia Monastery
The Sinaia Monastery or “Carpathians' Cathedral” is situated in a fairy-tale
like natural landscape. It dates back to the 17th century and represents
the historical identity of the town, being the first building on this territory.
The Monastery and the old church were built in 1690-1695 by Mihai Cantacuzino,
Sword Bearer, and dedicated to the Sinai Mountain. Later on, the name was
assumed by the locality (Sinaia).
Bran Castle
Situated 30 km of Brasov, between the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains,
Bran Castle is a major national monument and a landmark of Romania's tourism,
due to both its beauty, the scenery and the Count Dracula legend; it is
said that his spirit is still haunting these ancient places.
Black Church
Poiana Brasov is Romania's most famous winter sports resort, and at the
same time, an important international tourism center. A major attraction
is the Black Church, one of the most important buildings in the Gothic style
in Transylvania, built during the 14th - 15th centuries. It displays decorated
portals, exterior and interior sculptures (statues, etc). Parts of the mural
paintings from the 15th century are still preserved, as well as a collection
of oriental carpets from the 17th and 18th centuries. The Church suffered
after the big fire of 1689, which destroyed large parts of the town as well.
Ever since, due to the persistant smokey colour, it has been known as the
“Black Church”.
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