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    Authentic, Natural and Cultural are the words that best capture the essence of Romania,

    a dynamic country rich in history, arts and scenic beauty.

    Romania offers countless unique travel experiences that are waiting to be discovered.

    A journey of a few hours by car or train can take you from the Danube River to a beautiful,

    intact, medieval town in Transylvania; from Bucharest - Romania's capital city - to the Black

    Sea; from Southern Transylvania to Bucovina or Maramures. Take a step back in timeas you

    visit one of the worlds famous painted monasteries in Bucovina, the ancient, hilltop citadel in Sighisoara or an authentic, centuries-old, folkloric village in Maramures.

    In the following rows I will explain why Romania is authentic, natural and cutural. I will

    begin with authentic.

    Romania is authentic because:

    In Romania you will find some awesome accommodations, a number of century-old manor

    houses and residences, as well as unique hotels that stand out due to their long and interesting

    history, beautiful arhitecture, unique/traditional decorations, modern design, rooms with

    spectacular view, chracter and great value.

    Romania is still quite rural and no trip to Romania would be complete without a village

    experience. A visit to the countryside offers a glimpse into the unspoiled beauty of Romania

    and her century-old traditions. When you will be staying in a village, not only your host but,

    the whole community will welcome you.

    In many villages in Romania traditional, small-scale farming takes place as it did for

    centuries. Everything - from making hay for livestock, to collecting eggs from the hens, to

    milking the cows or goats, to preparing fruit preserves, to making bread, to crushing grapes

    for the new wine - is still done by hand. And each season offers different opportunities to

    actively participate in village life.

    Village Life, a non-government organization, has created a network of village homes and

    small-farms which are open to visitors. Your local hosts will be happy to introduce you the

    many rural experiences Romania has to offer.

    What is life in the rural place if you dont take a ride through the narrow-gauge railway found in Viseu de Sus.

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    The narrow-gauge railway and the steam powered locomotives (Mocanita) in Viseu de Sus

    are one of the most remarkable railway heritage attractions in Romania and in Eastern

    Europe. It is the only remaining, working narrow gauge forestry railway of many that were

    constructed -in 1932 - to transport timber from the vast, remote forests of the Carpathian

    Mountains and their foothills.

    Starting from Viseu de Sus - a small logging town in Maramures - the railway climbs the

    beautiful roadless Vaser valley for 31 miles, deep into the forests of the Maramures

    Mountains to the tiny hamlet of Coman. Today, four steam-powered locomotives (the oldest

    one was built in 1910) are transporting logs, down, and lumberjacks and visitors up and down

    the valley.

    The train is the only access to settlements up the valley, other than on foot. During the

    relaxing journey, travelers can enjoy the views of woodland and rushing rivers. After a picnic

    and / or a walk in the forest while the train is loaded at the terminus travelers will return to

    Viseu de Sus. On the trip back in the afternoon, the engine driver whistles for brakemen to

    stop the train - sometimes for passengers, or even to pick mushrooms.

    The local people are friendly with fascinating stories to tell. In short, this is a remarkable

    survival from an earlier age, well worth a visit, and one that will benefit from more tourist

    traffic in its efforts to survive in this fast modern age (not that speed and modernity have

    penetrated far into the Maramures region).

    But dreamy places are not only found in Maramures, but also in Brasov.

    Just seven miles south of Bran Castle, Palamari's Cultural Centre re-creates the atmosphere of

    a traditional rural household and it offers visitors a glimpse into Romania's rural life and

    culture. This traditional architectural complex - comprising two wooden houses and an

    Orthodox church brought from Maramures and rebuilt in Transylvania - offers stunning

    views of the Carpathian Mountains, the nearby terraced hills and the evergreen forests.

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    Horses have always been a big part of the Romanian people's lives.

    In many areas of the country, men and their four legged partners are intimately connected,

    and the animals are indispensable in most households.

    The locals in Bucovina (north-eastern Romania) are extremely proud of these horses, which

    are so relevant to their existence in the area. The Hutul horses are known for their exceptional

    adaptability, strength and agility.

    I mention earlier that Romania was natural, in the following lines we will present the

    naturality of Romania.

    The mighty Danube River flows 1,788 miles from its springs in Germanys Black Forest to the Black Sea. Just before reaching the sea it forms the second largest and best preserved of

    Europe's deltas: 2,200 square miles of rivers, canals, marshes, tree-fringed lakes and reed

    islands. The Danube Delta is a wildlife enthusiasts (especially a bird watchers) paradise.

    Travellers can spend three or more days exploring its passages, teaming with the highest

    concentration of bird colonies in all of Europe. The maze of canals bordered by thatch,

    willows and oaks entangled in lianas, offers the perfect breeding ground for countless species

    of birds, some of them from as far away as China and Africa. Millions of Egyptian white

    pelicans arrive here every spring to raise their young, while equal numbers of Arctic geese

    come here to escape the harsh winters of Northern Europe.

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    Some 300 species of birds make Danubes Delta their home, including cormorants, white tailed eagles and glossy ibises. The bird watching season lasts from early spring to late

    summer. Birds are not the only inhabitants of the Delta. There is also a rich community of

    fish and animals; from wildcats, foxes and wolves, to even an occasional boar or deer.

    Altogether, 3,450 animal species can be seen here, as well as 1,700 plant species.

    The Danube River is the most international river on the planet, its course runs across or

    forms a part of the borders of several countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary,

    Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and four capitals: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest

    and Belgrade.

    The Danube Delta is comprised of an intricate network of waterways and lakes divided

    between the three main estuary channels of the Danube. This area of floating reed islands,

    forests, pastures and sand dunes covers 3,000 square miles and is home to a fascinating mix

    of cultures and people as well as a vast array of wildlife. Located at the tip of the three

    channels, Tulcea makes a great starting point for exploring the Danube Delta.

    The other main attraction is the Romanian landscapes.

    Romanias national and natural parks, displaying a unique variety of landscapes, vegetation and wildlife, protect some of the largest remaining areas of pristine forest in Europe.

    Grasslands, gorges, subterranean caves, volcanic lakes, and extensive river network add to

    the richness of the park system that also includes the Danube Delta, a UNESCO Biosphere

    Reserve and Europes largest wetland.

    Romanias diverse natural landscapes offer numerous choices for exciting outdoor experiences. Travelers can walk through serene alpine meadows covered with scores of

    wildflowers, trek around glacial lakes, take in the lush-green scenery while horse riding or

    mountain biking, climb curious rock formations, photograph fossil traces of 15,000-year old

    cave-bear species, track gold eagles or other rare birds, study endangered flora, wander in the

    countryside, picnic in the fields, try your hand at traditional crafts, - or just relax in the home

    of a village family and sample wholesome, country fare with home made wine and plum

    brandy.

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    National parks encompass extensive areas of particular geographical interest or outstanding

    natural beauty. They have an important conservation role and offer protection to many rare

    species of animals and plants. In addition to nature conservation, Romanias natural parks also play an important role in preserving local customs and traditional crafts.

    Most of Romanias national parks have arrangements for outdoor activities with a network of marked paths and trails and overnight accommodation in either staffed lodges or local

    guesthouses. In vulnerable areas where it is desirable to limit the impact of visitors, paths and

    accommodation are minimal.

    The Carpathians mountain range.

    Romania is a land of natural beauty, where all types of landscapes are to be found, from

    mountain peaks, home to chamois and reaching 2,000m, where you can walk among alpine

    vegetation, to plains, coastline and the Danube Delta.

    The Carpathian Mountains cover over a third of the countrys territory and are forming a semi-circle around Transylvania, which one of Romanias nine historical provinces.

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    Romanian Carpathian Mountainsare divided into three groups: Eastern Carpathians, Southern

    Carpathians and Western Carpathians. The Western Carpathian Mountains are also called the

    Mountains of the Sunset (Muntii Apuseni).The highest peaks are in the Southern Carpathians

    Moldoveanu (2544 m/8,346 feet) and Negoiu (2535 m/8,316 feet).

    In Romanias many national parks, nature parks and reservations, you can see so many specimens protected by the law at European and international level you might be in a

    botanical museum.

    Romanians are famous for their hospitality in the welcome they extend to their guests. Youll be delighted both by the welcome you receive from your hosts and the traditional food, not to

    mention the wide range of sporting activities you can choose from.

    The Romanian culture is well known around the entire world.

    While there are great Romanian fine artists, among whom 20th century sculptor Constantin

    Brancusi is probably the most famous, the typical zest for life and almost naive optimism that

    the world is really a beautiful place seem best expressed in the traditional art and craft of

    Romanian peasants, extending even to their colorful, unique grave markers. In the Merry Cemetery of Sapanta, bordering Ukraine, carved wooden crosses are painted traditional Voronet blue (named for the nearby painted monastery) and embellished with fanciful

    borders, renderings of the deceased and often anecdotes of their lives. An erstwhile town

    mayor is memorialized with anecdotes of his womanizing ways.

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    Maramures is the area to see the art of woodwork. Homes are trimmed in elaborately carved

    wood, wooden gates and even fences are intricately carved. Historically, in this area, a

    familys community status was displayed through the gate the more elaborate, the more important the family. The Merry Cemetery of Sapanta is in this region, open all year long, at all times -- its worth a visit. Hand-carved decorations in complex patterns hold meanings beyond the purely decorative. Trees of life, twisted rope, moons, stars, flowers and wolf

    teeth to ward off evil spirits are associated with myths and superstitions. They show up in

    furniture, spoons, ladles, walking sticks, keepsake chests and other decorative objects,

    sometimes embellished with paint. Wooden flutes and recorders are also elaborately carved.

    Most prized are the multi-piped pan flutes, which are now very rare, as few artisans know

    how to make them and even fewer know how to play them.

    As in most parts of the world, full-time artists and artisans are drawn together, tending to

    form communities throughout the country, where locales are aesthetically inspiring and

    economically viable. Bucharest and a few of the larger towns boast a few galleries

    showcasing work from such artist communities, but most dont have galleries. A few examples of local artists and artisans work are shown and sold in town museums, but most is sold in street markets adjoining major attractions.

    Works of Brancusi are in various locales, but one of the finest collections is in the city of

    Targu Jiu, in Oltenia province on the southern border of the Carpathian Mountains. "The

    Endless Column" (Coloana Infinita), "The Gate of the Kiss" (Poarta Sarutului), "The Table

    of Silence" (Masa Tacerii) and "The Alley of Chairs" (Aleea Scaunelor) are displayed in the

    citys main park as indicated by the great sculptor.

    Nearby Horezu is a major center for ceramics, wood carving and iron forging and the Horezu

    Museum of Art showcases some of the best work of past and contemporary artists.

    Romania has a great diversity of museums preserving every facet of its history and arts. Some

    are small museums, catering to enthusiasts with a taste for special interests such as pharmacy,

    clocks, railway trains, folk arts and architecture, wine making and traditional crafts. Larger

    museums host regular exhibitions from around the world, as well as housing permanent

    collections of paintings and sculptures. Prominent museums include Romania's National

    Museum of Art, the Art Collections Museum, the Village Museum, the Museum of the

    Romanian Peasant in Bucharest, and the Bruckenthal Museum in Sibiu.

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    Romanians vivid imagination and intense spirituality have always been expressed through

    their architecture. Fortunately, they also have strong preservation instincts, resulting in

    village museums that display bygone ways of life through found and restored peasant houses,

    elaborately carved gates, barns and other architectural elements. The best and most

    comprehensive of these is the Village Museum (Muzeul Satului) in Bucharest. Constructed by

    a visionary during the 1930s on a large tract within the city, this is a fascinating collection of

    more than 300 houses and other structures from every region of Romania. It also has a small

    museum and shop of fine Romanian crafts. Other such village museums well worth visiting

    are Museum of Wood (Muzeul Lemnului) in Campulung Moldovenesc and Museum of

    Peasant Techniques (Muzeul Tehnicii Populare) in Sibiu. Both have collections of early farm

    tools and household implements.

    Monasteries, churches, synagogues, castles and palaces throughout the country, some dating

    from the 12th Century, depict the country's tumultuous history. Even its Communist era is

    expressed through Ceausescu's master planning and rebuilding of Bucharest. The best

    example of his testament to secularity is the Palace of Parliament, the world's second largest

    building after the U.S. Pentagon, whose 1,000 rooms reflect the country's best architects,

    artisans and building materials.

    Among the best examples of Romanian's Orthodox religion are the painted monasteries of

    Southern Bucovina, acclaimed as masterpieces of art and architecture, "perfectly in harmony

    with their surroundings and unique in the world for their painted exteriors." They hold

    UNESCO's Prix d' Or for "artistic, spiritual and cultural value." Of the five best known, the

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    most famous is Voronet, also called the "Sistine Chapel of the East" whose blue exterior

    background lent its name to the color "Voronet Blue." These are essential sights for anyone

    interested in religious architecture, but they are only a few of Romania's architectural

    treasures.

    The culture of Romania is filled with legends, and one of the best legends is about Vlad

    Tepes also known as Count Dracula.

    Some say that Transylvania sits on one of Earth's strongest magnetic fields and its people

    have extra-sensory perception. Vampires are believed to hang around crossroads on St.

    George's Day, April 23, and the eve of St. Andrew, November 29. The area is also home to

    Bram Stoker's Dracula, and it's easy to get caught up in the tale while driving along winding

    roads through dense, dark, ancient forests and over mountain passes.

    Vlad Tepes was born in 1428 in the fortress city of Sighisoara. His father, Vlad Dracul, was

    the military governor of Transylvania and had become a member of the Order of the Dragon

    a year before. The Order, similar to the Order of the Teutonic Knights, was a semi-military

    and religious organization established in 1387 in Rome in order to promote Catholic interests

    and crusades.

    The Order is relevant for the legend, mainly because it explains the name of Dracula.

    For his deeds, the Order of the Dragon was bestowed upon him, hence the title Dracul (the

    Latin word for dragon is draco). While in medieval lure dragons served as symbols of

    independence, leadership, strength and wisdom, the biblical association of the devil with the

    serpent that tempted Adam and Eve gave the snake-like dragon connotations of evil. Thus,

    the Romanian word Dracul stands in English for both dragon and devil.

    Dracula, the title of Vlad Tepes,translates as Son of Dracul.

    Moreover, the ceremonial uniform of the Order black cloak over red accouterment was Bram Stocker source of inspiration for Count Draculas look.

    But how did Bram Stokers story turn into a myth? A partial explanation is provided by the circumstances under which the book was written and received. A genuine epidemic of

    vampirism had hit Eastern Europe at the end of the 17th century and continued throughout the 18th century. The number of reported cases soared dramatically, especially in the

    Balkans. Then, the epidemic traveled west to Germany, Italy, France, England and Spain.

    Travelers returning from the East would tell stories about the undead, which helped keep the

    interest in vampires alive. Western philosophers and artists tackled the issue ever more often.

    Bram Stokers novel came as the pinnacle of a long series of works based on tales coming from the East. Back then, most readers were certain that the novel had been inspired by real

    facts and that its story was perhaps just a bit romanticized.

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    Romania has also a Saxon(German) heritage and the place where you can see the most of this

    heritage is Brasov.

    Romania's significant German (Saxon) heritage is obvious in Southern Transylvania, home to

    hundreds of well-preserved Saxon towns and villages. Saxons came to Transylvania during

    the mid 1100s from the Rhine and Moselle Rivers regions. Highly respected for their skill

    and talent the Saxons succeeded in gaining administrative autonomy, almost unmatched in

    the entire feudal Europe of absolute monarchies. The result of almost nine centuries of

    existence of the Saxon (German) community in Southern Transylvania is a cultural and

    architectural heritage, unique in Europe. Transylvania is home to hundreds of towns and

    fortified churches built between the 13th and 15th centuries by Saxons.

    Besides the well-known Brasov, Sibiu and Sighisoara the following towns also feature a

    unique Saxon Heritage: Medias, Sebes, Bistrita, Cincu, Prejmer, Harman, Rupea.

    Romania's second largest city, Brasov (Kronstadt in German), is a good place to begin a

    Saxon trip. The city was protected by its thick, Saxon-built ramparts and, on three sides, by

    mountains. Because of its impregnable nature, it became a major centre for east-west trade,

    and outsiders paid tolls to enter the city gates.

    Many a merchant donated valuable 17th- and 18th-century Oriental rugs to the city's famous

    Black Church, grateful for safe trading expeditions to the East, and for peaceful passages

    through the nearby Carpathian Mountains where lynx, bears, wolves, and wild boar still

    roam.

    Today, some of these same rugs hang in the three-naved Black Church. Its strange name is

    attributed to a fire set long ago by disgruntled invaders unable to breach the city's walls. Ever

    since, the church and its red-tiled roof have been ash-stained.

    At the 16th century Weaver's Bastion--a corner fort on Brasov's walls--a museum displays a

    scale model of Brasov, a great help for understanding the unique character of a fortified

    medieval city.

    An old Romanian town huddles beneath Brasov's protecting walls. In its museum compound,

    located close by St. Nicholas church, visitors can sit at worn school desks to learn about the

    embattled area's history.

    About 18 miles southwest of Brasov, Bran Castle towers from a bluff in the forested

    Carpathians. Romania's top tourist attraction, this fairytale castle was begun in 1378 by

    Saxon merchants as a toll station to guard Bran Pass. Later, it served as a military stronghold

    to support nearby villages. The castle, fictionalized as Dracula's Castle, became a summer

    retreat for Romania's Queen Marie in the 1920s. Now visitors can see its many rooms and its

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    secret chimney stairway. Within walking distance of the castle, the Village Museum features

    old Romanian log houses with colorful peasant furnishings, as well as farm buildings with

    rustic tools.

    The extensive ruins of Rasnov Castle are a short drive away. This peasant hill-top fortress

    suffered fifteen Turkish assaults. It's easy to imagine the guard racing his horse through the

    village, shouting and brandishing the traditional bloody sword, and the villagers fleeing up to

    the citadel.

    Whether it's racing through the Carpathian Mountains or ambling along the Danube River,

    Romania offers countless picturesque views from the road.

    Romania's national roads network cannot rival the US Interstate Highway system but

    the Transfagarasan and TransAlpina, two unique thoroughfares over the southern Carpathian

    Mountains are part of any list of the world's most amazing roads.

    Transfagarasan

    Also labeled "the Road to the Sky", "the Road to the Clouds", "the Best Driving Road in the

    World" and even "A spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania" the

    TransFagarasan climbs, twists and descends right through Moldoveanu and Negoiu - the

    highest peaks in Fagaras Mountains and in Romania. This is no pass through a gap but a

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    frontal assault, a stark and spectacular reminder of unchecked power stamping itself on an

    obstreperous landscape.

    Also known as the "Transylvanian Alps", the Fagaras Mountains are rich in unique wildlife

    and scenic hiking and biking trails.

    Built for military purposes at the initiative of Romania's last communist leader Nicolae

    Ceausescu, this dynamite-forged road connects two of Romania's historic provinces

    Transylvania (the Center) and Walachia (the South) through a series of five tunnels, 27

    viaducts and 831 small bridges.

    The TransFagarasan ranges in elevation from 1,630 feet at Cartisoara to almost 6,700 feet at

    Balea Lac. The road is below the tree line until about 5,000 ft. and then it opens up and

    reveals itself.

    No visitor should get discouraged by the significant elevation difference; the road is a

    relatively easy climb even for bicyclists weighted down with all necessary equipment. The

    Transfagarasan was engineered to be accessible to heavy military vehicles and the gradient is

    never too steep, hence the many hairpin bends or switchbacks. Although it is the best-known

    scenic drive in Romania, because there are faster roadways that connect southern and central

    Romania, the Transfagarasan is still relatively unperturbed by the motoring masses.

    Transalpina

    If adventure and Alpine scenery sound alluring, the TransAlpina road offers an ideal mix of

    the two. Winding its way through valleys and plateaus up to 7,038 feet a height not reached by any other mountain passage in Romania the TransAlpina road offers breathtaking views together with lots of driving excitement.

    Arguably the oldest road over the Carpathian Mountains, TransAlpina was built at the

    beginning of the 2nd Century AD by the Roman legions during their war campaign to

    conquer Sarmizegetusa the capital of Dacia (modern-day Romania). After the conquest of Dacia, the Romans have used the TransAlpina to transport to Rome the gold extracted from

    the central part of Romania (Transylvania). At the beginning of the second millennium

    TransAlpina has become one of the main transhumance routes over the Carpathian

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    Mountains; it still serves this purpose, even today. Paving of the road began in 1930 and eight

    years later King Carol II inaugurated the new TransAlpina (also named during the monarchy

    period "the The King's Road").

    The TransAlpina ranges in elevation from 1,476 feet at Novaci to almost 7,040 feet at Pasul

    Urdele; it connects central Romania (Transylvania) with Oltenia the western part of southern

    Romania (also called Walachia or according to some old maps "TransAlpina").

    After so many miles on the rood you will need to eat. So dont worry, Romania is also known for its cuisine.

    The central characteristic of the Romanian cuisine is its great variety. It is a cuisine

    influenced by repeated waves of different cultures: the ancient Greeks, with whom

    Romanians traded; the Romans, who gave the country its name; the Saxons, who settled in

    southern Transylvania; the Turks, who for centuries dominated Romania; as well as Slavic

    and Magyar neighbors. All of these influences gradually blended into the varied and delicious

    Romanian culinary tradition.

    The main ingredients used by Romanian chefs are meats such as pork, beef and lamb, fish,

    vegetables, dairy products and fruit.

    Whats a meal without something to drink, again dont worry, Romania also has some of the best wines around.

    Whether you travel in Romania along the coast of the Black Sea or in the Dobrogea Plateau

    near the Danube Delta region or in the Province of Moldova or along valley slopes of the

    scenic Carpathian Mountains or in Transylvania Province or in Wallachia or in nearly any

    agricultural area throughout Romania, you're in wine country.

    Romania is one of the world's top-ranking producers of numerous delicious wines,

    some of which never leave its borders.

    Archeological evidence of country-wide wine production in Romania's grape-friendly soil

    and climate dates back to the classical Greek and Roman eras of settlement in Romania.

    Romania's climate and soil are hospitable to the production of many different types of wines,

    from dry, sparkling whites to rich, aromatic, purplish reds.

    Popular domestic grape varieties used for wine production include Frncu, Feteasc Alb, Tmioas, Feteasc Neagr, Bbeasc.

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    Romania also produces its share of worldwide vintages, including Riesling, Merlot,

    Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Muscat Ottonel.

    For the traveller interested in adding viniculture to his or her cultural itinerary, a

    trip to Romania offers many opportunities to visit wine-producing regions and to discover

    and sample the many different wines of Romania, from little known local and regional wines

    to Romania's great wine labels, such as Murfatlar, Cotnari, Jidvei, Dealu Mare and Odobeti.

    Romania and wine started their common history 4000 years ago (2000 BC) when the Greeks

    arrived from the Black Sea, making it one of the world's oldest viticulture regions (in

    comparison the Greeks introduced wine in France around the 6th century BC and it was

    further developed during the Roman time).

    Romanian wine has seen a great deal of history, from the legend of Dyonisus (the god of wine

    for the Thracians, also known as Bacchus) to phylloxera in 1880 (a sickness of the vine that

    wiped out a majority of Europe's vineyards) and the communist era (nationalization of the

    wineries) but Romanian wine got a second youth in the late 1990s when wineries were privatized.

    Today Romania is among the top 10 countries in the world with regard to area under vine and

    wine production. There are 7 demarcated wines regions:Transylvania (center of the country),

    Moldova (north east), Crisana & Maramures(west central and north), Muntenia &

    Oltenia (south), Banat (west), Southern Sands & Danube Terraces (south)

    and Dobrogea (south east); each of them containing a number of sub regions.

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    Conclusions

    A country with so much potential, tourist potential, can possibly bore you?

    If the things I presented earlier havent compelled you to come and visit this awesome country I dont know what else could.

    Romania doesnt mean only the things above. If you want to visit this country, you should do so without a tourist guide, because the beauty of this country cant be told in words. So to fully experience the wonders of this country you should get lost in it. The people and the

    places will make this experience one to remember for life. Dont worry you will eventually find a way out of the country, that is if you will want to get out after you experience it.

    If you visit Romania by car you cant miss the 2 most awesome roads in the world: Transfagarasan and Transalpina, which will make you fell like you are one step closer to God

    and His Heaven. God was very bountiful with this country as he gave it incredible mountains,

    a mesmerizing sea, breathtaking views and mysterious castles and houses. Romania has

    everything a tourist can want and even more. The hospitable people, the houses that maintain

    an air of the old times, the freshness of the landscapes are all reasons enough to fall in love

    with it.

    When you visit a country you always want to try its cuisine, Romania is no different. We still

    cook home-made food and enjoy it during loud meals with the extended family. And in the

    countryside most of the ingredients come straight from the vegetables garden or from the

    animals bred in the yard and fed with the fresh green grass on the pastures. We still eat and

    think ecologically. The wine in this country will make your sense of taste go wild with

    pleasure as the grapes mature in the gentle sun on our hills. Visitors should have a go at the

    home-made wine and plum brandy, which are trade marks of Romania.

    A journey to Romania should always begin with the wonders in it and afterwards you should

    go to the realm of Dracula, to see the darkness and experience the feeling of history at first

    hand. Dracula is one of the scariest legends around, and it originates in Romania. But dont worry Dracula isnt at his home for the moment, so you will not get beaten, impelled, blood-sucked and turned into a scary monster. But you should visit Romania fast, because I dont know when Dracula gets back.

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