One of these places is Danube Delta. Located in Tulcea County, in the Dobrogea region, is one of the largest and most well preserved deltas in Europe. The Danube Delta hosts over 300 species of birds as well as 45 freshwater fish species in its numerous lakes and marshes, who spans an area of 4,152 km².
Another place worth visiting is the Turda Saltworks. This place was a very important salt source ever since the times of the Roman Empire. The Turda Saltworks it was opened for tourists in 1992, and it can currently be visited all year round. Tour operators guide you through the maze of salt hallways, big and impressive mining rooms and huge black holes, from where many thousand tons of salt are extruded. Many locations inside have their own stories to tell, such as Altar Room, the Rudolf and Terezia Mine.
As one of the most spectacular roads in the world, the Transfagarasan is definitely a must-see for any tourists crossing the Romanian border. This road crossing the southern section of the Carpathian Mountains. It has national-road ranking and it is the second-highest paved road in Romania after Transalpina. The road climbs to 2,034 meters altitude and is an attraction and a challenge for hikers, cyclists, drivers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. The road also provides access to Balea Lake and Balea Waterfall.
Prahova Valley is the country’s most popular destination for mountain lovers and winter sports fans. Characterized by stunning natural landscapes and a rich artisan culture, the region is situated about 100 km north of the capital city of Bucharest. Most important mountain resorts are: Predeal, Azuga, Busteni and Sinaia.
The most spectacular castle in Romania, and one of the most stunning castles in the whole of Europe is the Peles Castle. The castle was sketched out by architects Karel Liman and Johannes Schultz, and it was built in 1914 in Sinaia, Prahova. The tourists are able to admire a series lavish rooms such as the theatre room, council room, arms room and living room. However, the Imperial Bedroom is by far the most impressive room in the building, flaunting exquisite decorations such a wonderful chandelier made using Bohemian crystal. Peles Castle is surrounded by one of the most majestic mountain sceneries in Romania and not far away from 'Babele' and 'Sfinxul', the two most imposing rock formations in the country.
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