20 Can't Miss Castles of Romania

20 Can't Miss Castles of Romania

Romania is home to numerous castles, palaces, citadels, and fortresses, spanning more than 1,000 years of history in a land occupied since the era of the Roman Empire. Some have been well maintained, refurbished, and turned into museums. Others are ruins of civilizations long passed. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!
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What's the difference between a palace, a castle, a fortress, and a citadel? Definitions overlap, partly because the function of these grand old buildings changes over their history.  Here are broad definitions that will help you read this guide:

Palaces

A palace is a luxurious residence for royalty or similarly high ranking officials and their family. Palaces typically exude elegance and lack defensive structures.

In Romania, it is not uncommon to see a government administrative building labeled as a palace. For instance, a Palace of Justice can be found in most major cities and is the court seat for the region.

Castles

A castle is the midpoint between palace and fortress. These structures served as residences for nobility and are heavily fortified with thick walls, towers, moats, drawbridges, and other defenses.

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US native. Former resident of Romania. Current solo female globe trotter. I've ventured to more than a dozen countries across four continents as part of group tours, volunteer work, solo travel, studying abroad, and teaching internationally. I lived for over a year in Romania, many years in Tennessee, and several months in England. My travel style is slow, spontaneous, and - shall we say - richly flavorful. I prefer to stay longer lengths in places instead of having a whirlwind sightseeing venture. I'll skip the chain restaurants for a hole-in-the-wall café any day of the week. I prefer a loose itinerary and remain open to what each day brings. My favorite things to do and see as I travel are... - EAT - Try whatever is local. Order the special of the day. Talk with the restaurant staff. - WALK - It encourages me to slow down, notice, and get a feel for community. - HIKE - I'm a lazy hiker. By "hike," I mean a few hours at a slow pace. - MUSEUMS - Spend an afternoon. Read the descriptions on exhibits. Talk with the docents. Buy something in the giftshop. - CHURCHES - I'm fascinated by the various ways people have worshipped the God of the Bible over centuries and across borders. Many older churches are also museums or tourist-friendly spaces. Some additionally hold regular liturgical services. - CASTLES - Castles, fortresses, palaces, big ol' houses: these places transport me back in time. I imagine the people who built, lived in, and defended them. What would they think of how we now live? If this kind of travel sounds ideal to you, hit the Contact Me button! I'd love to help you experience slower, more meaningful travel. We'll discuss tips for how to make the most of your trip, with low stress, reasonable safety, affordability, and lots of fun. Book one of my custom services, and we'll work together to get you wheels up on your next adventure! Follow me to easily access all the resources I create.
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