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There are several dozen fortresses and castles in the territory of modern Romania. Bran Castle is worth closest attention because numerous legends about Count Dracula are connected with this castle. In the beginning of the 15th century the castle was an important strategic facility. Bran Castle was built exclusively with the money got as donations from locals. To thank for the donations, the locals were exempt from taxes. Nowadays, halls of the castle are decorated with beautiful old furniture and other items that are considered precious museum artifacts. Several halls were dedicated for the exhibition of the Museum of History and Medieval Art. Here visitors are able to see collections of wonderful paintings, tapestries and sculptures. Several villages, which are located not far away from Bran, are also an interesting place worth visiting as travellers can buy traditional Romanian cheese and beautiful items made of wool there. … OpenChapters of the guide to Constanta
Travel guide to Constanta
A landmark structure for the city is the Great Mosque of Mahmud. It was built in 1910 by order of the king, and is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the country. To decorate its hall in Turkey, masters were ordered to make a huge carpet its weight is more than a thousand pounds. Now this luxurious carpet is one of the largest in Europe. Another interesting feature of this mosque is the minaret, whose … Open
Constanta for children - what to visit
In Constanta, holidaymakers with children will have plenty of prospects for an unforgettable holiday. Fans of active entertainment should definitely visit the best aqua park of the city - Aqua Magic Park. This outdoor water park is distinguished by an impressive scale. It has several beautiful pools, colorful slides, a lazy river and equipped playgrounds for children. Adults will certainly enjoy the spacious terraces … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Several great shopping centers operate in Constanta, and Maritimo is one of the largest and busiest of them. This mall is one of the largest in the country, presenting stores of both popular Romanian and well-known European brands. Multi-brand Pick & Cloppenberg store where sales are held almost all year round is very popular among women. In addition to clothing boutiques, here one can find chic crockery and jewelry … Open
Advices for travellers
1. Summer months are considered the most favorable time to visit Constanta because of a pleasant sunny weather. The first snow usually falls in mid-October, so in late fall weather can disrupt holiday plans. 2. In addition to comfortable hotels, there are mass sanatoriums and resorts, some of which have become world famous. Don’t limit yourself solely by the hotels; resorts often offer tours at … Open
Active recreation
Motorboat rides and beautiful cruises are very popular among tourists. It seems like travelers can enjoy such a wonderful pastime for ages. Eco-tours of Constanta's picturesque surroundings are of great interest as well. Also, almost every beach in the resort town is equipped with everything necessary - in particular, with diving and surfing rentals. Sunbathing and swimming are not the only available entertainment on … Open
Traditions and mentality of Constanta
Constanta is one of the most picturesque and unique cities in Romania. It is not among the popular tourist destinations, even now foreigners are very rare here. Tourists from other countries always arouse great interest among locals, even foreign speech causes increased attention. Foreign guests here are treated with curiosity and cordiality, citizens are always happy to introduce them to their culture and … Open