Romania Passport and Visa entry requirements

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Romania Passport and Visa entry requirements
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Passports:

Passports must be valid for at least six months on arrival in Romania.

EU citizens (1) can use a National Identity Card instead of a passport.


Entry requirements for Americans: United States nationals require a valid passport, but no visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK nationals require a valid passport but no visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadian nationals require a valid passport, but no visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australian nationals require a valid passport, but no visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans require a valid passport and a visa to enter Romania. Visa exemptions include those travelling through Romania for a maximum period of five days and continuing their journey to a third country, provided holding a Schengen visa, or a visa issued by Bulgaria or Cyprus. South African temporary passports are not accepted by the Romanian government.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a valid passport, but no visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a valid passport but no visa.

Passport/Visa Note: All passports must be valid for period of intended stay. Visitors must hold all documents required for further travel, onward or return tickets, sufficient funds for period of stay, and proof of reserved accommodation. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

Things To Do When You Travel In Romania

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Think Romania and in all probability dreary, mental images arise of a typical, communist nation – grey, grim and, quite simply, boring. But communism’s rigid control over Romania’s political, academic and cultural life is now a thing of the past. In the last decade, the country’s rich, ethnic culture has revived and flowered in the new spirit of freedom.
Great places to visit and things to see and do in Romania include:

Adventure Activities
Romania’s varied geography makes it an adventure tourism paradise. The rugged mountains offer opportunities for hiking, climbing, cave exploring, biking and camping. Alternatively, you can play golf, ride horses or try river rafting and parachuting in the lush valleys. In the Danube Delta, go fishing or bird watching. Spend a night under the stars (watch out for mountain bears!); or contact ANTREC for a cosy room in a country house.

Architectural Gems
One building you cannot miss in Bucharest is the grandiose, wedding-cake structure of the Palace of Parliament, built by former President Nicolae Ceaucescu. It is second in size only to the Pentagon, the world’s largest building.

The palaces of Mogosoaia, Buftea and Heresti, beyond Bucharest, as well as Snagov’s historic buildings and monasteries, are other spots of interest.

For a glimpse of ancient history, visit Constanta, the Greek/Byzantine port built in the 6th century BC. If you go further inland, you will be able to explore the ruins of the ancient Greek cities of Histria, Tomis and Callatis.

The Biertan Church, atop a hill overlooking the village of the same name, is one of the churches fortified by the Saxons. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A trek to Moldavia’s Painted Monasteries of Bucovina (Voronet, Sucevita, Humor, Rasca, Agapia and Moldovita) is highly recommended. Also a World Heritage Site, the exteriors of the monasteries have beautiful frescoes painted on them. This trek will take you one full day.

Biking
Take a cycle tour of Romania; whether you choose easy forest road trails or want to bike on riskier paths along mountain ridges, it’s a delightful way to explore remote Transylvanian villages. Popular spots for bikers are Bucovina, Bicaz Gorge, Ceahlau, and the Apuseni and Banat Mountains.

Bird watching
From late spring to mid-autumn, there’s a paradise waiting for birdwatchers in the Danube Delta. Feast your eyes on a host of feathered beauties like colonies of black pelicans, cranes, purple herons, ospreys, spoonbills and cormorants.

Poiana Brasov
Poiana Brasov is a popular resort for winter sports, besides having several tourist attractions.

Black Church
The Black Church, dating back to the 14th– 15th century, is one such place of interest. Its Gothic-style architecture is a marvel of elaborately decorated portals and sculptures. It houses partly preserved murals from the 15th century and a 17th–18th century collection of Oriental carpets. A huge fire destroyed large parts of this historic Transylvanian town in 1689. The Black Church too was badly damaged. It owes its name to the smoky colour left behind by the fire.

Bran Castle
Bran Castle lies in Dracula country, between the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains, 30 km from Brasov. The carefully preserved castle and the stunning landscape around make it an important heritage structure, a must-see for every tourist. The ancient vampire’s spirit is said to live on in these parts – not hard to believe when you cast your gaze upon this magnificent structure and the wild beauty around. Even if the legend says that Vlad Tepes (the character that inspired Dracula) used to live at Bran Castle, he actually lived at Poenari Fortress in Arges, near Campulung.

Bungee Jumping
Bungee-jumping enthusiasts can head to Rasnoava Gorges in the Postavaru Mountains, Europe’s second highest spot for this sport.

Camping
Camping, anyone? Romania’s many rivers and rugged mountains offer several picturesque spots, from late spring up to early autumn. The nearest Romanian Tourist Office will provide you with information on campsites and maps.

Caving
Romania has 12500 caves, many filled with nature’s treasures. Gaze upon the first Palaeolithic paintings found in central and south eastern Europe or explore caves with underground glaciers. The Apuseni range alone boasts of 200 caves. Some caves are equipped with electric lights. With so much to see, it’s no wonder Romanians love to go caving!

Some famous and very beautiful caves are: Muierilor Cave (a cave where they say women and children used to hide; they also discovered prehistoric bears skeletons here. It is a spectacular cave because of it’s natural calcareous formations), Polovraci Cave (is one of the biggest caves in Romania and has the longest tourist pass. The legend says that Zamolxes, the supreme divinity of the Dacs, used to live in this cave. A lot of Dacs priests and orthodox monks also used to live in this cave. On one of it’s walls you can find an ancient drawing showing a skeleton, perfectly sketched, with a scythe in its hand. The drawing is still in perfect condition), Topoltina Cave (also a very large cave, it was naturally created in several floors, it is a natural monument and has several lakes), Scarisoara Cave (is an ice cave, naturally created in an ice mountain).

Costinesti
Costinesti is a historic camping spot for teenagers, located 31 km south of Constanta. Close by are the 19th century villages of Costinesti and Schitu, built by German colonisers. The campsite was built in 1949 and was the first of its kind.

Fishing
The Danube Delta is home to 160 species of fish; other good areas for fishing are the hills of southeast and central Romania. Trout is found in the mountain waters of Maramures, Bucovina and southwest Transylvania. Romania’s innumerable rivers and lakes are blessed with abundant varieties of fish – catfish, sturgeon, carp and sander. Barring April and May, fishing is allowed all year. Sarulesti, near Bucharest, hosts a World Fishing Cup once every two years.

Mountaineering & Hiking
The Bucegi Mountains are ideal for rock climbing. Busteni town, at the foot of the Caraiman Mountain, is the base camp for all mountaineering expeditions. Caraiman Mountain, whose highest peak is Heroes’ Cross at 2384 m (7820 ft), has many routes ideal for beginners. Costila Mountain (2490m/8170 ft) has 150 alpine routes for the more experienced climbers.

The Piatra Craiului mountain range (maximum height: 2238 m/7342 ft) is majestic in its beauty. In winter, though, this range is recommended only for highly experienced climbers owing to extremely adverse weather conditions and avalanches.

If you have a yen for flirting with danger, check out the Bicaz Gorges by the Bicaz River, carved out of the Jurassic-age limestone of the Hasmas massif.

The limestone walls and climbing routes of Cernei Valley are similar to the ones in Piatra Craiului and Postavaru.

Summer hikes are hugely popular in Fagaras Mountains, Romania’s highest range, though the vertical rock faces of Bucegi, Bicaz Gorges and Piatra Craiului are more challenging. Only highly trained and extremely fit climbers should tackle the Fagaras routes during the harsh winter.

Peles Castle
Visiting Peles Castle (once a royal residence, but a museum since 1953) is like walking through history. The predominant style is German Renaissance; wander around and you’ll also see halls done in Italian Renaissance, baroque (Germany), Rococo (France) and the Spanish-Moor traditions.

Sinaia Monastery
Sinaia Monastery (or Carpathians’ Cathedral) is located in a fairy-tale setting, dating back to the 17th century. As the first building constructed on this land, it is symbolic of the town’s historic identity. Mihai Cantacuzino (Sword Bearer) built the monastery and the old church during 1690 –1695 and dedicated it to the Sinai Mountain. Later, the locality took on the name Sinaia.

The Dracula Tour, Brasov/Sighisoara/Poenari/Snagov Island

The country's most famously ghoulish character, Vlad Dracula (aka Count Dracula, 1431-1476), was also known as ‘Vlad the Impaler’ for his less than pleasant habit of sticking his defeated enemies up on stakes. These days, the Dracula Tour takes in such atmospheric old castles as Bran in Brasov and Poenari Fortress.


Carol I Park, Bucharest

The Arenele Romane open-air concert stage regularly hosts international stars and performances. A monument overlooking the lake houses the remains of communist leader Gheorge Gheorgiu Dej and offers fantastic views of surrounding Bucharest.


National Museum of Contemporary Art (MNAC), Bucharest

Bucharest's newest museum is located in the recently constructed glass wing of the Palace of the Parliament building (one of the largest buildings in Europe). It offers constantly changing exhibitions showcasing modern contributions from domestic and international artists.

Vacation and Holidays in Romania

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Less than 20 years ago Romania was an isolated, unknown land hidden behind the Iron Curtain, but now it is an EU country visited by an increasing number of curious visitors

Romania is a place sometimes shrouded in mystery, a country that inspired the Count Dracula story and where many legends live on in the untouched countryside. It is also a modern, dynamic country keen to embrace the outside world.

Mountains: The Carpathians, a continuation of the Alps, cover much of the country's interior. The best-known resort of Poiana Brasov doubles as a ski resort in winter and an activity centre in summer, while Sinaia was the summer residence of Romanian kings.

Vampires: The very name of Transylvania is enough to send a shiver down your spine, as this mountainous region inspired the Dracula legend. You won't be surprised that the legend is "bled" for all its worth - but Vlad the Impaler was in fact a real character from the medieval town of Sighisoara.

Rural tranquillity: You don't have to drive far off a main road to discover a deeply rural country where the land is still worked by hand, with ancient fortified churches and tiny villages. Farm accommodation is starting to develop.

Charming cities: Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiu are small cities which developed in the middle ages, and are now re-emerging as tourism and culture locations. A fly-drive holiday combining cities and mountains is just perfect.

City on a grand scale: The Communist dictator Ceausescu certainly left his mark in the capital Bucharest's huge squares and boulevards. His palace - now the "People's Palace" - is the second largest building in the world, after the Pentagon.

Wildlife: Deep in the mountains you will still find wolves, and bears are a common sight in the Carpathians. The Danube Delta is a fine area for bird watchers.

Beaches: The Black Sea coast includes about 150 miles of Romanian territory, with lots of sand and a season running from May to October. Ugly development during the Communist era has spoiled resorts such as Mamaia and Neptun, but the port city of Constanta has character.

History: Many civilisations have left their mark in Romania, and castles and palaces can be found throughout. The painted Orthodox monasteries of Bucovina are a national treasure.

Food and drink: Romanian fare is hearty and usually meat-based, with much use of herbs. Full bodied red wines are a speciality of Transylvania.

The are few European countries as individual as Romania. Its turbulent history and long period of isolation mean it is endlessly fascinating - but it's changing fast: now is the time to take a holiday in Romania.

Free Guide of Sibiu City

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Just as a teaser, think about it: the largest river delta in EU is in Romania: Danube Delta. The richest wildlife anywhere in EU is there. One third of this country's territory is mountains - The Carpathians, the largest mountain range in the Union. Half of Romania's population is rural; therefore you've got the chance to discover extraordinary villages where life goes on like centuries ago. And the best thing: it's 2 to 4 times cheaper to have a tour of Romania than, let's say, Italy.

A good place to start explore Romania is Sibiu, the former Cultural Capital of Europe (in 2007). The old Transylvanian town has a rich Saxon heritage and a great Old Town. If you still wonder where is Transylvania, the region represents the North-Western third of Romania. Check out for low-cost flights to Romania: Sibiu is an option; Cluj - the capital of Transylvania – is the other option. You'll see that Romania is so much closer and considerably cheaper than you thought. You can begin with a weekend; it will probably cost you less than 150 euro to fly to Sibiu and back, spend a couple of nights there, visit a couple of villages and try the excellent Romanian food. You'll love it and I'm sure you'll be back soon.

The Old Town of Sibiu was built centuries ago by Transylvanian Saxons. It is still in excellent condition and if you're lucky you can enjoy the Old Town during one of the 10 annual festivals that take place in Sibiu every year. If you want to get in touch with the Romanian traditions and ancient Romanian crafts, the place to go is Astra Museum, Europe's largest open-air museum. It is just a preview of Romanian rural life, which you can further explore in the lovely villages around Sibiu.

Sibiu is not one of the largest cities of Romania but it is definitely one that has a very distinct personality. If you start your trip from Bucharest, capital of Romania, you can get to Sibiu in less about 5-6 hours. On the way to Sibiu, you also have the chance to explore some of the most amazing Romanian castles (like Peles Castle or maybe Bran Castle). It would be a good idea to rent a car in Romania, so you can move freely and let yourself carried away by the beauty of the Romanian Carpathians.

Money Exchange for Romania -Services - Money

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Currency information:

New Leu (RON; symbol (plural) Lei) = 100 bani. Notes are in denominations of Lei500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of Bani50, 10, 5 and 1. (Old notes were in denominations of Lei1,000,000, 500,000, 100,000, 50,000 and 10,000 and coins in denominations of Lei5,000, 1,000, 500 and 100.)
Credit cards:

The use of credit cards is growing. American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted by large hotels, car hire firms and some restaurants and shops. ATMs (bancomat) accepting MasterCard and Visa can be found in main banks, airports and shopping centres but should not be relied upon as a sole source of cash.
ATM:

ATMs (bancomat) accepting MasterCard and Visa can be found in main banks, airports and shopping centres but should not be relied upon as a sole source of cash.
Travellers cheques:

Like credit and debit cards, these are usually only useful in hotels and for obtaining cash at the bank or selected exchange offices. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros.
Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0900-1300.
Currency restriction:

The import and export of local currency is prohibited. The import and export of foreign currency is limited to US$10,000.
Currency exchange:

It is recommended that visitors bring Euros, as these can be easily exchanged by shops, restaurants and hotels. Pounds Sterling can be easily exchanged in most resorts. All hard foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks, larger hotels and airports and at authorised exchange offices (Birou de Schimb Valutar). Rates can vary from one place to another, so visitors are advised to shop around for the best rate of exchange. Exchanges on the black market are made frequently, but visitors are advised to exchange money through proper exchange channels and to receive a currency exchange receipt, as certain services require visitors to show the receipt as proof of having made at least one financial transaction.

Health and Medical Information for Romania

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Health and Medical Information for Romania
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Medical facilities in Romania are poor and there is a serious shortage of basic medical supplies and qualified personnel. European travellers carrying the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are entitled to free or reduced cost medical care. Nationals of countries who do not have a reciprocal health agreement with Romania are expected to pay immediate cash for health services. Health insurance is strongly advised.
Food and drink:

Mains water is normally chlorinated, and whilst relatively safe, may cause abdominal upsets; bottled water is available. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.
Other risks:

Hepatitis C and tuberculosis occur and hepatitis B is endemic. Stray dogs may carry the tick-borne African typhus disease and rabies is also present. If bitten, seek medical advice without delay. There have been confirmed outbreaks of avian influenza (bird flu) in the Danube Delta, Transylvania and Bucharest. The Romanian authorities have taken measures to contain the outbreaks and no human infections or deaths have been reported.

Short History Of Romania and Culture

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Short History Of Romania and Culture
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Ethnic Romanians are descendants of the Dacians, one of the Romanised Thracian tribes that inhabited the Balkan peninsula during the first millennium BC. The region was part of the Roman empire until AD 275 at which point it was occupied by the Goths. Between the sixth and 12th centuries, Romania was successively overrun by the Huns, Bulgars and Slavs. In the 15th century, most of the territory (specifically the provinces of Moldavia and Wallachia) was annexed by the Turkish Ottomans. As the Ottoman empire entered its long period of decline during the early 19th century, Romania came under the Russian sphere of influence. Wallachia and Moldavia (not to be confused with the modern state of Moldova, then known as Bessarabia) formally united as Romania in 1861 under the rule of Prince Alexander Cuza. Romania subsequently backed the Russians in their war against the Turks in 1877. After the end of the war the following year, Romania was finally recognised by the major European powers as an independent state ruled by King Carol I (formerly known as Prince Charles of Hohenzollern, and who had deposed Alexander Cuza in 1866).

Romania was at war again in 1913, this time against Bulgaria in the year-long Second Balkan War, and in 1916 joined the allied cause in World War I. The post-war re-organisation of Europe saw Romania gain several territories from the dismembered Habsburg empire. During the 1930s, in common with other European countries, Romania experienced the rapid growth of an indigenous fascist movement, the Iron Guard. It was prevented from taking power by King Carol II, who suspended the constitution and established an absolute monarchy. In 1940, the Germans occupied Romania and forced Carol to abdicate. The country was placed in the hands of General Ion Antonescu who promptly joined the Nazis in their war against the Soviet Union. In 1944, with Soviet forces about to occupy the country, the Antonescu regime was overthrown and replaced by a coalition government of communists, liberals and social democrats, under the titular leadership of Carol II's son, King Michael.

The Communists gradually established their political hegemony within the Government: in 1947 the monarchy was deposed and the Government declared the Romanian People's Republic. Nicolae Ceausescu assumed the post of First Secretary of the Romanian Communist Party (RCP) in 1965 and held power in the country until the dramatic, bloody and largely unpredicted revolution during Christmas 1989. Despite being a member of the Warsaw Pact and the COMECON trading bloc, Romania was inclined to pursue independent policies, particularly with regard to military and foreign policy matters: Ceausescu refused to allow other Warsaw Pact military forces to maintain bases in the country, and in 1968 he vigorously denounced the Soviet-led invasion of what was then Czechoslovakia. The reformist policies of glasnost and perestroika, introduced by the new Soviet leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev from 1985, were contemptuously rejected by Ceausescu. Consequently Romania lost its unique advantage as the maverick of the Soviet bloc. Also, domestic and international opposition increased as the true nature of the regime's draconian domestic policies – including forced assimilation of minorities, tight rationing of basic items and severe cultural and political repression – became apparent. In mid-December 1989, protests in the city of Timisoara triggered a nationwide revolt. A large part of the army defected from the regime to join the revolutionaries – under the loose umbrella of the National Salvation Front (NSF) – and for several days the country was in a state of open civil war as the pro-Ceausescu Securitate (secret police) mounted a desperate bid to prevent the collapse of the regime, during which thousands were killed.

The President and his wife were captured, quickly tried and executed. The new government, under the provisional leadership of Ion Iliescu (the former Communist Central Committee Secretary) was faced with a number of acute problems: the pacification of the country; the disbanding of the Securitate; the restoration of the economy; and the need to prepare Romania for peaceful multi-party elections. Iliescu has since become the dominant figure in Romanian politics and went on to serve three terms as President. The next three years were a period of serious instability – occasionally breaking out into violence – as Romania made a painful transition from communist dictatorship to pluralist democracy.

The ruling National Salvation Front eventually split into two factions led by Petre Roman, Prime Minister for 18 months in 1990 and 1991, and President Iliescu, who formed his own breakaway party, the Democratic National Salvation Front (later renamed the Social Democratic Party of Romania). Over the next decade, it was the Social Democrats who prevailed while the Roman faction dwindled away. However, at the November 1996 elections, the Social Democrats lost control of both the presidency and the national assembly, to a five-party centre-right alliance entitled the Democratic Convention of Romania (DCR).

The new Government was wracked by internal squabbling from the start. In April 1998, Prime Minister Viktor Ciorbea resigned from office. Two transitional governments, lasting 20 and nine months respectively, held office until the next round of elections scheduled for November 2000. The Social Democrats were returned to office – the DCR was all but wiped out – and Ion Iliescu took over once again as President. The most ominous feature of the election was the performance of the far-right nationalist Partidul Romania Mare (PDR, Party of Great Romania). The Social Democrats relied on a handful of smaller parties to guarantee a parliamentary majority, and the centre-right party led by Traian Basescu won the most recent presidential elections in December 2004.
Although the constant changes of government have confirmed that Romania is now a fully-fledged and cohesive democratic state, they have made it very difficult to pursue and execute major policy initiatives and this has undoubtedly held back the country's development since 1990. Economic progress has been patchy (see Economy section) while Romania has not advanced as far as its east European counterparts towards its twin principal goals: membership of NATO and of the European Union. Nevertheless, it is definitely in both queues. In 2004 Romania was officially welcomed as a new member of NATO. Membership of the EU will take somewhat longer. A national referendum in October 2003 secured popular support for the policies needed to make Romania eligible to join the EU. This will be a difficult process, involving radical and painful reform of parts of the Romanian economy, but the country is on track to join the EU in 2007/8.

Romania's other foreign policy concerns relate to ethnicity. Alleged discrimination against Romania's large Hungarian population has caused friction in the past, but this has eased following a series of co-operation agreements between Budapest and Bucharest. The situation in Moldova, the former Soviet republic which has a mainly ethnic Romanian population, has caused occasional problems with Moscow. There is a strong lobby for the unification of Moldova and Romania, but this is fiercely resisted by the mainly Slav population of the eastern Moldovan province of Transnistria. A permanent settlement of the problem, which will also require the endorsement of the Ukrainian Government, has so far proved elusive.

Romania accommodation guide. Details

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Romania accommodation guide. Details
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Accommodation in Romania encompasses a diverse variety of options to keep up in tune with the increasing attentions that the country is receiving from the international tourists of the entire world. Presently Romania is considered as one of the most eminent tourist destinations in the whole world as a result, the Accommodation in Romania are specially designed to suit the multifaceted requirements of the visitors who assemble here from different corners of the world to enjoy an delightful vacation with their near and dear ones. Some of the most frequently opted choice of accommodation in Romania includes hotels, cabins, youth hostels, motels, cottages, hotels, inns, resorts, holiday homes apartments and lodges.

Accommodation in Romania has never posed any problem for anyone and irrespective of whatever be the budget; the visitors are bound to come across some good places to stay while you are touring in Romania. If you are willing to spend money then there is no dearth of international standard of luxury hotels in Romania. Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel and Inter Continental Bucharest are two premier luxury hotels in Romania that has appealed to the tourists since its inception.

Most of the luxury choice of accommodation in Romania offers a diverse array of facilities to the guests and it usually include superb dining facilities, immaculate room facilities and attentive room service, world class fitness and recreation facilities and a host of additional facilities that will take care of each and every minute detail of the hotel guests. But if any of the travelers have any sort of restraint in their budget then there is nothing to get worried as the Accommodation in Romania is also teemed with innumerable options for those travelers who are keen in finding a decent place to stay which will consist of all the basic facilities at a reasonable charge. So plan your next trip to Romania and choose your favorite accommodation and spend a delightful trip with your friends and families.

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Travel Advice for Romania Travel Guide

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Lying within the Southeastern Europe Romania is slowly emerging from the shackles of its dark history. Trendy Romania was formed by method of merging two Principalities i.e. Moldavia and Wallachia in 1859 which had been ruled through Ottoman Empire for centuries before. Romania is bordered by Moldova, Ukraine, the Black Sea, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro and Hungary. Bucharest is the capital of Romania. Transylvania and Moldavia represent the northern part of the country. Romania's predominant attractions embrace Black Sea Coast, the Carpathian Mountains and Transylvania. The Black Sea Coast is in style for its white sandy beaches and offers an ideal experience for families. The Carpathian Mountains are stunning and covered through dense forests which provide snowboarding opportunities. There are so much of health lodges additionally in Romania. Transylvania is popular for Romanian Spas that have been known for its many therapeutic powers. Native food forte includes cuisines like ciorba de perisoare (soup with meatballs), ciorba tanancasca (meat with greens), lamb bors, giblet soup and a wide range of fish soups.

The inhabitants of Romania is round 22.5 million and the reliable language being spoken is Romanian. The other common languages are Hungarian and German.

Electricity

The voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The forms of plug used are round pin with attachment and "Schuko" plug and receptacle with facet grounding contacts.

Geographic Location

It's positioned in Southeastern Europe bordering the Black Sea among Bulgaria and Ukraine. It is bordered by means of Hungary and Serbia to the west, Ukraine and Moldova to the northeast and Bulgaria to the south. Carpathian Mountains pass through the center of Romania.

Local weather

The local weather of Romania can be termed as Temperate and it has four seasons. Whereas spring and autumn are cool and pleasant. Summers are very quick and scorching happening in July and August. The winters will be harsh and cold with snowstorm between December and March. The very best months to visit Romania are Might and June and September and October.

Native Customs

Handshaking is the common custom. It's also customary to kiss when being introduced to a woman. Mostly all normal European customs apply to Romania also. Dressing is conservative and casual. Smoking is illegal on public transportation vehicles and theaters. Romanians like smoking themselves and therefore like when you gift them cigarettes. Tipping is five to 10 p.c in eating place, resorts and taxis.

Sights

Bucharest: Once was generally recognized as Paris of the East town of Bucharest is a city of lighting fixtures bustling with cafes, night clubs and restaurants. It additionally has Romanian Opera Home and a huge Nationwide Museum. The historical websites include the Palace of Parliament, Old Court Church and Athenee Palace Hotel.
Brasov: Not to be missed locations are Castles in Transylvania which embody Bran Citadel, Rasnov Castle and also do miss to peer Sighisoara approximately 90 miles from Brasov, the delivery position of Vlad tepes.
Romanian Riviera: This is alongside the coast of Black Sea which is big tourist attraction. Additionally it is residence to a number of inns and Romanian spas famous for his or her healing powers.
Cluj-Napoca:An exquisite place in the midle of historical Transylvania.

By Air - The nationwide airline of Romania is Tarom. Many well-liked airways that fly to Bucharest include Air France, Alitalia, Austrian Airways, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa and Swiss. The largest airport is Bucharest Otopeni Airport which is located like 10 miles north of the city.

Via Sea - Constanta is the main port on the Black Sea. At present no ferries are being operated. But there are numerous cruises obtainable which cease at varied points of tourist interest like Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Bazias, Giurgiu, Calafat and Bucharest.

By Rail - There's a world service to Bucharest from Western Europe which runs solely in summer time months i.e. from June to September, the identify of the practice provider is Wiener Waltzer.

Obligation Unfastened Objects
1. Up to 2 hundred cigarettes or 2 hundred gm tobacco
2. 200g cocoa and 200g espresso
3. Perfumes, medicines and souvenirs
4. Two cameras, One small movie digicam, Twenty 4 cassettes, One portable radio, One TV set, One tape recorder, One pair of binoculars and One typewriter.
5. Items up to ?a hundred seventy five