Romania is a country with an impressive history, unique attractions and incredible landscapes. Despite this, it is a country that we don’t often hear about, like other Eastern European countries, there are many hidden gems in this country that need to be discovered. So I leave you with a list of 8 curiosities about Romania that you may not know about.
More and more companies are looking at Romania, and when you know a little more about the country, it makes sense. It is an affordable destination, with very interesting places to visit and at very affordable prices.
Without further ado, let's start with a list of oddities about Romania that you didn't know.
They shot their former communist president
We begin with one of Romania's most controversial curiosities, but one that is very representative of the current situation in the country. The death of Ceausescu, leader of the Communist Party for 24 years and president of Romania for 21, marked the end of the Soviet bloc era and the end of the regime of fear in the country.
This is the best preserved delta in Europe.
One of the most interesting Romanian attractions is that the Danube forms a beautiful delta before flowing into the Black Sea. This delta is home to 23 natural ecosystems and from April to September there are over 300 species of birds that live in the delta's channels and lakes.
They have the largest Gothic church.
The Black Church of Brasov is unrivaled in Eastern Europe, being the largest Gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul. Partially destroyed by a fire in 1689, the walls of the church were darkened, which is how the church got its name. Inside, you can admire the magnificent Bucholtz organ and the largest collection of oriental carpets in Europe.
The capital's metro is one of the cheapest in Europe
Bucharest's public transport is one of the cheapest in the region, where you can buy a 10-ride pass for 25 lei (5 euros) or a monthly pass for 80 lei (16 euros). It's also a tourist attraction, as the stations were built during the country's communist era. So, you're traveling back in time to some very specific architecture that's worth knowing.
There is an underground glacier
The Scarisoara Glacier is located under the Bihor Mountains and is the second largest underground glacier in Europe. The glacier, with a volume of 75,000 cubic meters, has existed for more than 3,500 years.
They have the best road in the world.
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson called the Transfagarasan Road in Romania "the greatest road in the world". Stretching 90 kilometers (56 miles) across the Fagarasan Mountains, the Transfagarasan is full of hairpin turns.
Its capital, Bucharest, is home to the heaviest building in the world.
The Romanian Parliament Palace, with an area of 365,000 square meters, holds 3 Guinness World Records. Being the heaviest, largest and most expensive administrative building in the world, it is also the central landmark of Bucharest and a major tourist attraction.
They have a lucky cemetery.
Happiness and cemetery don't go together in the same sentence, right? Of course not!, although Romania has made it beautiful with its Happy Cemetery (Cimitirul vesel). It is located in Maramures County, in a small town near the border with Ukraine. This cemetery is one of the most special rarities in Romania. Because each tombstone has a funny poem about the life of the deceased.
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