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Backpacking Romania: 9 best places to visit

The most rewarding stops for backpackers in Romania, ranked and mapped. Tap any place to drop it into a free, day-by-day route built around how you actually travel.

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  1. Brasov, Romania1

    Brasov

    Transylvania

    Saxon town under the mountains.

  2. Bran Castle, Romania2

    Bran Castle

    Transylvania

    The 'Dracula' castle.

  3. Bucharest, Romania3

    Bucharest

    Muntenia

    Grand boulevards and ruin bars.

  4. Sibiu, Romania4

    Sibiu

    Transylvania

    Cobbled Saxon squares.

  5. Transfagarasan, Romania5

    Transfagarasan

    Transylvania

    Epic mountain road.

  6. Sighisoara, Romania6

    Sighisoara

    Transylvania

    Medieval hilltop citadel.

  7. Danube Delta, Romania7

    Danube Delta

    Dobruja

    Vast birdlife wetland.

  8. Cluj-Napoca, Romania8

    Cluj-Napoca

    Transylvania

    Lively student city.

  9. Peles Castle, Romania9

    Peles Castle

    Muntenia

    Fairytale royal palace.

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