When the Soviet Union dissolved, travel to Romania began to flourish, revealing a country of intriguing culture and customs. Bucharest, nicknamed "Paris of the East" for its wide boulevards and Belle Epoque buildings, is one of the cities often visited, as are many Gothic castles, medieval fortresses and historical museums.
Romanian folklore serves as the backdrop to vacations here. You might pay a visit to the mystical town of Sighisoara, which is located in the heart of legendary Transylvania and is the alleged birthplace of Dracula, said to be baptized in the nearby castle chapel. Learn about the history behind the tale as you walk the very lands depicted in vampire stories.
Romania sits east of Hungary and north of Bulgaria, and trips to Romania often visit these neighboring countries as well.