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Hi I'm Mike of Mike's Road Trip and on this episode I feature my five favorite
places beyond Bucharest here in Romania, brought to you by Allianz Travel.
Now, Romania is well known for its Dracula castle and Transylvania region but
there's so much more to this captivating country, so come along with me and let me show you around...
Sighisoara is a fairy tale-like fortified city in the heart of Romania
that dates back to Roman times, although much of the city was built during the
11th century. With colorful houses, cobblestone streets and a
pedestrian-friendly old town, it's easy to fall in love with Sighisoara.
Built in the 12th century by wealthy German settlers Sibu is full of old-world
charm with an "it factor" that is difficult to describe. The pedestrian-friendly
cobblestone streets wind through Old Town where restaurants and outdoor cafes
line the streets with plenty of vendors, shops and photo ops.
Brashov is the gateway to the Transylvania region, which is probably most well known for the
Bran Castle, also called Dracula castle. This is a great area to call home for a
few days while exploring this incredible part of the country. The city center is
full of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture, and there's no shortage of
shops and restaurants to enjoy. This remarkable 13th century city will
transport you back in time with an unassuming authenticity.
Dealu Mare is the largest and oldest wine producing region in Romania. The
ancient Greeks and Romans knew Romanian soil produced excellent wine making
grapes, and archaeological evidence suggests that wine making may have begun in the region as much as six thousand years ago.
A great home base for exploring the
area is the Dacian Farm, which is sort of a boutique farm lodge set against an
incredible panorama of rolling hills and fertile farmland. A remarkable nearby
sight not to miss are the Mud Volcanoes, a strange geological wonder where gas from
deep beneath the earth bubbles to the surface creating a dramatic landscape.
Maramures is located in the northern part of the country, a region that still
maintains old Romanian traditions, from clothing, song , to wooden arches that
welcome visitors into villages and homes. This is an area of unspoiled landscape
and remarkable sights such as the Merry Cemetery, where all of the grave markers
are hand carved and painted blue with humorous epithets. Or, the Barsanna
Monastery with its ornate eighteenth-century
hand-carved wooden churches.
Well that's a look at five incredible places beyond Bucharest.
I'd like to thank Allianz Travel for making this video possible.
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see on the road...
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