My year living in Bucharest, Romania, was one of the best ever. We loved driving through the Romanian countryside, which is dotted with fairytale palaces and historic fortresses. Below I outline some of the most notable Romanian castles, including what I consider the top sights as well as those I’d consider tourist traps. These sights make up part of an ideal itinerary for a driving route through Transylvania, along with Braşov, Sibiu, Sighişoara, and hiking in Piatra Craiului.
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