Myth & Mystery in Medieval Romania: Atlas Obscura Trip

Places in the Atlas we'll be visiting on our upcoming Atlas Obscura Trip to Romania!

by taotaoholmes

10 Places

Salina Turda

This massive underground salt mine now holds a sci-fi theme park in its depths.

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Sinaia, Romania

Peleș Castle

This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.

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Bran Castle

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."

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Sibiu's Houses with Eyes

Something's watching you.

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Viscri, Romania

Viscri Fortified Church

A medieval church built up to defend its village.

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Hunedoara, Romania

Corvin Castle

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

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Wallachia, Romania

Poenari Castle

The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.

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Pharmacy Museum of Sibiu

A stunning 18th century pharmacy and medieval chemist's collection.

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Brașov, Romania

Biserica Neagră (The Black Church)

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

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Sighișoara, Romania

Towers of Sighișoara

Nine centuries-old fortresses guard the walls of this medieval Romanian city.

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