Transylvania

This region is a place with abundant history and multicultural convergence. All over Transylvania the cohabitation of Romanians, Hungarians, Saxons and Rromas is the leading theme. Transylvania is rich in myth and misty medieval sites: there about 100 castles and fortresses and about 70 fortified churches.


Romania's greatest and best preserved castles and fortresses are to be found here. But for the more curious traveler, there are many small villages with old houses and fortified churches.


As Transylvania is circled by the Carpathian mountains there are a lot of mountain forests and hiking or climbing possibilities
Transylvania is actually known as one of the most beautiful natural regions in Europe dotted with picturesque, medieval fortress towns and monasteries and lively cities with stunning baroque architecture. The area counts around 7 million inhabitants, 75% Romanians, about 20% Hungarians and the rest are Saxons.

Main sights

• Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara, fortified churches, National Park Retezat, Apuseni Mountains

Transport

By plane

• Aeroportul International Cluj-Napoca
• Sibiu International Airport
• Targu Mures International Airport

By train

• Main stations: Alba Iulia, Bistrita, Brasov, Cluj Napoca, Medias, Miercurea Ciuc, Sebes, Sfantu Gheorghe, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Targu Mures.

More information

• Wikipedia
• Wikitravel

Places

Cluj-Napoca Sibiu Targu-Mures Brasov Bran Moieciu Area Poiana Brasov Apuseni Mountains Sighisoara

Pictures

Grand Square in Sibiu