In the mountains
In Romania, the portion of the Carpathians Mountains on the territory is an integral part of the landscape once you escape the Capital.
La citadelle d’Alba Iulia
Alba Iulia is known to be the city where one of the most important event in the history of Romanians happened: The Great Union of Transylvania with Romania. Its citadel the " Alba Carolina Fortress" has been beautifully restored and is a great way to spend an afternoon walking on its perimeter.
L’imposante Cluj
Cluj-Napoca est la capitale non-officielle de la Transylvanie. Our visit to this city left us a desire to come back as there was so much to do around the city as well as experience its vibrant energy.
Transfăgărășan
The most famous road in Romania. It was not constructed to be famous for tourism just one of the many obsessions of the dictator of the time, Nicolae Ceaușescu.
L’accessible Sibiu
Sibiu, the easy to love city. So laid back and for its well maintained and walkable historic center.
Sur la route vers Sibiu
My title is slightly misleading.. the Dacian site of Sarmizegetusa Regia is not technically on the direct road from Hunedoara to Sibiu. It is a detour in the mountains but so worth it.
À l’ouest de Sighișoara
From Sighișoara to Hunedoara, the trip is not long if you go directly but you will miss many sites. We did only a few, wanting to spend the mid-afternoon at Corvin Castle.
Plus de Transylvanie, Jour 2
Although one day is enough to stay in the old town of Sighișoara, the advantage of staying 2 nights is being able to explore a few local sites at a slower pace.
La belle Sighișoara
Sighișoara in Transylvania is said to be one of the best preserved walled old town in Europe and recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Un road trip en Transylvanie
In Romania, because of the traffic and road construction, a road trip needs to have a little bit of flexibility time-wise and spontaneity in its deviation from the "plan".