Petrosani is a city in Hunedoara County, Romania. Petroşani is located in the Jiu Valley, which is the entrance to the Retezat National Park and provides access to the Vâlcan, Parâng and Retezat mountains. The city administers four villages: Dâlja Mare, Dâlja Mică, Peştera and Slătinioara. Enjoy the video dedicated to beautiful Petrosani.
Lugoj is a city in Timiş County, Banat, western Romania, situated on both banks of the Timiş River (which divides the city in two halves, the Romanian on the right and the German on the left bank). It is the seat of the Eparchy of Lugoj in the Romanian Church United with Rome, Greek-Catholic. The city administers two villages, Măguri and Tapia. Take a look at the video below and enjoy Lugoj
Targoviste is a city in the Dâmbovița county of Romania. It is situated on the right bank of the Ialomiţa River. As of 2003, it had an estimated population of 89,000. One village, Priseaca, is administered by the city. The city was first founded during the period of the Second Bulgarian Empire in the 12th century, the Royal Court ("Curtea Domnească"), was probably built during this time by the early Vlach Voievods. It became the capital of the Wallachian voivodship, probably during the reign of Mircea cel Bătrân. Vlad III Dracula later added the Chindia Tower, now a symbol of the city. Enjoy the city through the video below.
Ramnicu Valcea is situated in the central-south area of Romania. Set at the foothills of the Southern Carpathians, the city is located at about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) the Cozia Mountains and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the Făgăraş and Lotrului Mountains. The southern limit of Râmnicu Vâlcea is formed by the Getic Plateau and the Oltului Valley. The city administers thirteen villages: Aranghel, Căzăneşti, Copăcelu, Dealu Malului, Feţeni, Goranu, Lespezi, Poenari, Priba, Râureni, Săliştea, Stolniceni and Troian. Goranu, Feţeni, Lespezi and Săliştea were a separate commune, Goranu, until 1996, when they were merged into the city. Take a look at the video below.
Targu Jiu is the capital of Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is situated on the Southern Sub-Carpathians, on the banks of the river Jiu. Eight villages are administered by the city: Bârseşti, Drăgoeni, Iezureni, Polata, Preajba Mare, Româneşti, Slobozia and Ursaţi.It is a very old city and has had a strong tradition of mining, till reent times when most mines have been closed. It is the birth place of the famous sculpture Constantin Brancusi and some of his earliest works can be admired here. Take a look at the video below.
Suceava is the Suceava County seat in Bukovina, Moldavia region, in north-eastern Romania. The city was the capital of the Principality of Moldavia from 1388 to 1565. In the past few years Suceava started to evolve more rapidly. The most important sights in the town date from the time as a princely capital. The Mirǎuti Church was founded in 1390 by Petru I of Moldavia, it is the oldest church in Suceava, and established the city as a see of the church. Take a look at the videos below.
Alba Iulia is a city in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania with a population of 66,747, located on the Mureş River. Since the High Middle Ages, the city has been the seat of Transylvania's Roman Catholic diocese. Between 1541 and 1690 it was the capital of the Principality of Transylvania. Alba Iulia is historically important for Romanians, Hungarians and Transylvanian Saxons. The main historical area of Alba Iulia is the Upper Town region, developed by Charles VI of the Holy Roman Empire in honour of whom the Habsburgs renamed the city Karlsburg. The fortress, with seven bastions in a stellar shape, was constructed between 1716 and 1735, by two fortification architects of Swiss origin. The first one was Giovanni Morandi Visconti, who constructed two old Italian stile bastions, followed by Nicolaus Doxat de Demoret, nicknamed "Austrian Vauban". The two architects radically transformed (after 1720) the medieval fortress shaped by the former Roman Castrum into a seven-bastion baroque fortress, developing Menno van Coehorn's new Dutch system, of which the fortress of Alba Iulia is the best preserved example. Take a look at the video below.
Medias is the second largest city in Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania. It is located in the middle basin of Târnava Mare River, at 39 km from Sighişoara and 41 km from Blaj. The health resort Bazna, officially recognized for the first time in 1302, is 18 km from Mediaş. The health resort offers mineral water springs, rich in salts, mineral mud and a special type of salt, called "Bazna salt". The distance between Mediaş and the county's residence Sibiu is 55 km. Watch the video below.
Pitesti is a city in Romania, located on the Argeş River. The capital and largest city of Argeş County, it is an important commercial and industrial center, as well as the home of two universities. Each year during springtime, Piteşti is host to a festival and fair known as Simfonia lalelelor (the "Tulip Symphony"). There are frequent trains from Bucharest (including three Rapid type trains) and Craiova. Enjoy Pitesti through the video below.
Piatra Neamt is the capital city of Neamţ County, in the historical region of Moldavia, eastern Romania. Because of its privileged location in the Eastern Carpathian mountains, it is considered one of the most picturesque cities in Romania. It is also the capital of the Nord-Est (North-East) development region, which consists of six Moldavian counties. The city's main attractions are the natural beauty of the area (the mountains and the lakes), the historical buildings, the museums and the festivals. Today, there are several programs in progress with the goal of transforming Piatra Neamţ into an important touristic destination in Romania (the construction of the cable car and the wintersports facilities). Take a look below.
Arad is the capital city of Arad County, in western Romania, in the Crişana region, on the river Mureş. Arad is the third largest city in the western part of the country following nearby Timişoara and Oradea. The "Cenad Palace" is one of the buildings old enough to justify the beauty of architectural times it was built in. The city has approximately 200.000 inhabitants, three quarters being Romanians and the rest is represented by Hungarians, Germans, Italians, Serbs and other minorities in smaller percentages. Take a look at the video below.
Buzau is a Romanian city that lies near the right bank of the Buzău River, between the south-eastern curvature of the Carpathian Mountains and the lowlands of Bărăgan Plain. There are very frequent connections from Bucharest, including five Intercity type trains and seven rapid trains. If you want to take a look at this beautiful city watch the video below.
Sovata is a small town in Mureş County, Transylvania, central Romania. Sovata is located between the Corund River and the valley of the Târnava Mică River. The town is an attractive touristic destination as it has become one of the most fashionable spas in Romania. Take a look at the video dedicated to Sovata.
Sighisoara (Romanian: Sighişoara) is the supposed birthplace of Vlad Dracula. It is a city and municipality on the Târnava Mare River in Mureş County, Romania and Located in the historic region Transylvania. Sighisoara is a popular touristic destination, due to its well-preserved walled old town. The landmark of the city is the Clock Tower, a 64m high tower built in the 13th century. Take a look at the beautiful video below.
Targu Mures is the seat of Mureş County in the north-central part of Romania. The city is home to the Peninsula / Félsziget Festival, Romania's biggest music festival. A cultural city which gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy relaxing holidays. Enjoy the following video.
Baia Mare is a city in Romania, situated about 600 kilometres from Bucharest, 70 kilometres from the border with Hungary and 50 kilometres from the border with Ukraine. Natural beauty, amazing views and friendly atmosphere can attract visitors, especially those who enjoy relaxing vacations. Take a look at the video below.
Ploiesti is the second most important railway hub in Romania and it is located 56 km north of Bucharest. It is one of the most popular Romanian cities and there are many cultural and architectural monuments to visit; the Cultural Palace, the Clock Museum, featuring a collection of clocks and watches gathered by Nicolae Simache, the Oil Museum as well as the Art Museum of Ploieşti. Enjoy a beautiful video dedicated to Ploiesti.
Botosani in Romania is the capital of the Botosani county and very well known as the capital of Mihai Eminescu and Nicolae Iorga. A city with rich culture where one has the opportunity to visit many museums and cultural attractions. Take a look at the video below and enjoy the beauty of Botosani.
Brasov is the 8th most populated city in Romania. This city is the birthplace of the Romanian National Anthem and it is located in the centre of the country. Beautiful architecture and welcoming people, one can enjoy relaxing holidays in Brasov. Take a look at the beautiful pictures of this city in the video below.
Timisoara is located in western Romania. A city of natural beauty and incredible architecture is definitely one of the most attractive cities to visit in Romania. Frequently Timisoara is referred as the Little Vienna and it is home to art galleries, museums and theatrical or musical performances. Enjoy a very informative video about the history and the beauties of this Romanian destination.