Romania

Located in southeastern Europe, Romania borders Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Moldova. The country captivates visitors with its diverse landscapes, from the rugged Carpathian Mountains and dense forests to medieval towns and the unique Danube Delta on the Black Sea. Romania has a fascinating and complex history, shaped by Roman, Hungarian, Ottoman, and Habsburg influences. It is particularly renowned for the castles and fortified churches of Transylvania, the historic old town of Sighișoara, and the legendary Bran Castle. Bucharest, the capital, is the country’s cultural and economic center. The official language is Romanian, and the currency is the Romanian leu: