September 7-13, 2024:
Romania is a southeastern European country known for the forested region of Transylvania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. Its preserved medieval towns include Sighişoara, and there are many fortified churches and castles. Bucharest is the country’s capital.
BUCHAREST:
Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. The metropolis stands on the River Dâmbovița in south-eastern Romania.
Groceries and Laundry:
After being in Bulgaria for a week, it was time for grocery shopping and laundry. Bucharest has several outdoor laundry facilities next to supermarkets with easy parking.
Groceries and Laundry in Bucharest
Our Accommodation in Bucharest:
Like in Sofia and Plovdiv Bulgaria, our accommodation, the Hotel Capitol, was in the city center of Bucharest, so we were in easy walking distance from the major sites.
Hotel Capitol
Macca-Villacrosse Passage (Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse):
Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse is a fork-shaped, yellow glass covered arcaded street in central Bucharest, Romania. Câmpineanu Inn once stood in the place nowadays occupied by the passage.
Macca-Villacrosse Passage (Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse)
Zlătari Church (Biserica Zlătari):
Zlătari Church is a Romanian Orthodox church dedicated to the Nativity of Mary. Reportedly, the first church on the site was built in the mid-17th century, likely of wood, and is mentioned in a 1667 document.
Zlătari Church (Biserica Zlătari)
Stavropoleos Church:
Stavropoleos Monastery, also known as Stavropoleos Church during the last century when the monastery was dissolved, is an Eastern Orthodox monastery for nuns in central Bucharest, Romania. Its church is built in Brâncovenesc style. The patrons of the church are St. Archangels Michael and Gabriel.
Stavropoleos Church
Caru’ cu Bere Restaurant:
Architecturally notable Romanian restaurant with wood paneling, stained-glass windows & a patio
Caru’ cu Bere Restaurant
Short Walking Tour of Bucharest:
National Military Club
Hotel Casa Capșa
Scovergăria Micăi Restaurant
Le Bab Restaurant
CEC Palace (Place of Consignments and Deposits)
Short Walking Tour of Bucharest
SINAIA:
Sinaia is a town and a mountain resort in central Romania’s Bucegi Mountains.
Our Accommodation:
Our hotel, the Hotel Stăvilar, was situated in the woods along a stream.
Hotel Stăvilar
Peleș Castle:
Peleș Castle is a Neo-Renaissance palace in the Royal Domain of Sinaia in the Carpathian Mountains, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed for King Carol I of Romania.
Peleș Castle – Photo: traveltastefeel.com
Hall of Honor
Weapon’s Room
King Carol’s Office
Royal Library
Music Room
Florentine Room
Dining Room
Moor Hall
Concert Hall
Bathroom
Rococo Bedroom
More photos of Peleș Castle
Queen Elizabeth of Romania – Peleș Castle Garden
Harpist
BRAŞOV:
Brașov is a city in the Transylvania region of Romania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. It’s known for its medieval Saxon walls and bastions, the towering Gothic-style Black Church and lively cafes. Piaţa Sfatului (Council Square) in the cobbled old town is surrounded by colorful baroque buildings.
Brașov Walking Tour:
Here are the highlights of our self-guided walking tour of Brașov.
Church of Saint Paraskeva
Catherine’s Tower
Animals in the Park
Piaţa Sfatului (Council Square)
Strada Republicii
Black Church
Strada Sforii (Rope Street) – Romania’s narrowest street
Brașov Sign (modeled after Hollywood Sign)
Black Tower
Cable Car to the Brașov Sign
Beith Israel Sinagoga
Other sights on Brașov walking tour
HĂRMAN:
Hărman is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania.
Hărman Fortified Evangelical Church:
The Hărman Fortified Evangelical Church, with its powerful defensive walls, seven protruding fortified towers, and the far-reaching visible bell tower, dates back to the 13th century.
Aerial View – Photo: harmaninfo.com
Entrance and courtyard
Walking the Walls
Church of Saint Nikolaus
The Chapel Tower
Period Rooms
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