Romania
History
Principality of Wallachia was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Romania deep historical roots.
Principality of Moldavia was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Romania deep historical roots.
United Principalities was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Romania deep historical roots.
Romania became independent from the Ottoman Empire, marking a key step in modern statehood.
The Kingdom of Romania emerged, giving the area a defined monarchical state structure.
Great Union tied Romania into a larger political structure and changed its constitutional direction.
Socialist Romania was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Romania deep historical roots.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Romania.
Short facts
RegionEastern Europe
LanguageRomanian
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Transylvania: Bran Castle, the Dracula legend, and medieval Saxon towns like Sibiu and Brasov.
- Painted Monasteries: Exterior frescoes on Bucovina's monasteries are among Europe's most remarkable art.
- Danube Delta: A UNESCO biosphere reserve with 300 bird species and reed-maze waterways.
Planning questions
What is Romania known for?Transylvania, Painted Monasteries, Danube Delta.
What is the capital?Bucharest.
Which language is useful?Romanian.
When is the national day?1 December.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.
Upcoming events
Great Union Day1 Dec 2026 · RomaniaNo future Romania-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Sarmale
ȚuicăKnown for
TransylvaniaBran Castlethe Dracula legendBrasov.Painted MonasteriesDanube Delta300 bird speciesreed-maze waterways.
Music & Culture
National days