- Transylvanian castles and vampires (Dracula's Castle Prince)

- Gypsy music

- Wine

- Beautiful architecture

- Incredible mountainous landscapes

Climate is warm or dry. Average monthly air temperature:

- January -6 ° C, and July 15 ° C - mountain areas

- January 0 ° C - Coast

- July 23 ° C - lowlands.

Precipitation is abundant in May and June.

Spring (April, May, June), autumn (September, October)

The best time to visit is early fall - cooler, less tourists.

In the Carpathians the best choice in the summer.

Romania's culture is the result of its geographical location and a clear historical evolution. This is a meeting point of three regions: Central Europe, Eastern Europe and the Balkans, but in fact the country does not belong to any of them. The Romanian identity formed from a mixture of elements of Roman culture and the culture of the Dacians, and many other factors. During late antiquity and the Middle Ages the main impact came from the Slavic peoples who migrated and settled in the vicinity of Bulgaria, Serbia, Ukraine.

Orthodoxy dominates (85% of the population), Catholics represent about. 7%, Protestant 5%.

- Romanians (especially the villagers) are very helpful and hospitable, so tourists will be happy treats. Cujką, or manually driven plum brandy

- Is typical among his friends a kiss on both cheeks when greeting and farewell

- The position of women is slightly lower than men (do not be surprised if a woman is omitted during the interview). Orthodox Orthodox Jews argue that man is the head of the house, and the woman neck.

- Characteristic elements of older women is a garment shawl on her head (especially in church)

- In the Catholic and Orthodox churches spaces modest dress (covered shoulders and knees, Romanian women also cover your hair)

Hungarian, German, Turkish

Not much, only in larger cities.

97.3%

It is difficult to communicate in any language except Romanian, especially in small towns and villages.

Much easier to communicate in other Romance languages than English (j. Italian, j. French)

EU citizens may enter Romania on the basis of passport or ID card. The length of a single stay is limited to 90 days, a period of 6 months from the date of entry into the country.

For the passport are required for citizens: UK, USA, Canada and Australia.

Show a return ticket is required of nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA.

The amount that can be imported into the country is 10 thousand. EUR, (the greater the amount to be declared)

Embassy of Romania

st. Chopin 10, 00-559 Warsaw

tel. 628 31 56, fax 628 52 64,

628 1993 1978

E-mail: embassy@roembassy.com.pl

Embassy

Aleea Alexandru 23

Sector 1, Bucharest

tel. (004021) 3082 200

Fax:. 230-93-62

E-mail: ambasada@bukareszt.ro

Marriage should be made after the 15-day stay in a given location in the nearest police station, police station or the Romanian Border Police Office Ds. Immigration.

For accommodation in hotels, etc.. Marriage issue deals with the administration of a hotel.

The amount that may be exported from the country is EUR 10 thousand (the greater amount of money to be declared).

Holders of a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) as well as nationals of EEA countries can benefit from health care during their stay in Romania. Doctors visits are free of charge in this case, if the doctor signs the contract with the Department of Health Insurance (make sure before the visit). Outpatient and dental services (except in emergencies), and most medications are partly paid.

Due to the high cost of treatment is recommended to take out health insurance.

Daily charges for hospital stay will cost around USD 1930 to 1950, a visit to a private doctor's office costs $ 50 minimum

112 - ambulance

- In the summer should not drink water not prepared (cases of the disease of cholera and meningitis)

- No problem with buying drugs (many pharmacies)

There is no specific crime threats. In large cities, especially around train stations, market places and public transportation are frequent robberies. Romanian tourists observe the Roma, especially the young Gypsy children who are the most effective thieves.

Are also often found cheating during the exchange of money in a "good course" and when buying jewelry on the "exceptionally low price."

Lack of international conflicts.

112 - police

It is hard to communicate with the police - the lack of local Polish language translators who are essential to carry out the investigation.

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Romania has 17 civilian airports, of which 10 regularly handles international flights.

The main airports are:

-Bucharest's Henri Coanda (Otopeni) Airport: The largest airport, direct flights to most European countries, the USA (a plane) and some capitals in the Middle East

- The Traian Vuia International Airport: the second largest, domestic and international flights

- Bucharest's Aurel Vlaicu (Baneasa) Airport

- Cluj-Napoca International Airport

Regarding access to the country from abroad, the train is the most popular form of transport.

Every day, international trains run to Munich, Prague, Venice, Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb, Belgrade, Sofia, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Kiev and Moscow.

The easiest way to get rail to cities in central and western part of Romania.

Unfortunately, this kind of travel takes a long time - the trains run slowly, it is difficult to count on a comfortable ride.

Romania EuroCity trains, where the standard is relatively higher.

Buses are becoming more and more choice means transpotu, especially by tourists from the Balkans and the former Soviet Union.

There are several private bus companies that provide faster connections and theoretically better driving conditions compared to the trains.

There are no major problems with transport from the west. The situation is worse in the east - most problems can be found in Moldova. There is no direct crossing between Ukraine and Romania in the south-east of the country. Have to cross the Moldovan Giurgiulesti (500-meter length), where you call us with the local border guards. This involves making a number of charges (eco-tax, road, etc.)

Crossing the border from the north (Ukraine) often takes up to 5 hours of time.

In Romania, only a few highways in the south of the country and state of roads leaves much to be desired.

Very popular (though relatively expensive) are cruises on the Danube. They usually take off from Vienna and finish the route in the Danube Delta, zatrzyując on the road in all major ports (Austria, Serbia and Romania).

The Danube flow also ferries to / from Bulgaria.

Good advice: If you have a choice between a train and a bus, which run as often, and the price is comparable to - choose the train.

Roads marked with the letter "E" is a beautiful scenic routes surrounded by landscapes (mountains, valleys, forests).

Many road passes near the route of the medieval monuments - we stop and explore.

Airlines:

Tarom - offers flights to most cities, including at least once a day to Bucharest. Prices: € 60 economy class, business class € 170 (tickets can be booked in advance up to 50% cheaper)

Carpatair - flights to Bucharest, Iasi, Suceava, Craiova and Constanta

In February 2008, Wizz Air has launched a call: Cluj-Napoca - Bucharest. Ticket price in the two sides are even a few euros (based on earlier rezerwcji)

The easiest and most comfortable way to move between the Romanian cities. The local rail network is one of the largest in Europe. Trains runs to every city and many villages in the country.

Train stations are usually just ok. 10 km from the village.

The main carrier is a state Căile Ferate Române (CFR).

Tickets can be purchased at the railway station or in the CFR agency (usually in the center of town). Price of the ticket purchased on the train is three times higher.

Different types of trains:

P - Personal (slow, stopping at every station, very cheap)

A - Accelerate (faster and 2 times more expensive than 'P' only stop in cities)

R - Rapid (fast, convenient than the previous one)

IC - InterCity (best: quick, as far as cheap and clean)

Buses and minibuses - uncomfortable, crowded, old and slow - but are the cheapest form of transport, are also a great communications solution in places where such failures. trains. Bus Stations (Autogara) can be found in most towns and villages.

International driving license is not required. You must have a liability, are recognized Polish policies of insurance companies.

The problem for foreign drivers can receive by the Romanian traffic police driving license (approved by the Romanian domestic law).

It is forbidden to driving after drinking alcohol.

For all vehicles are required vignettes. Best to buy them at border crossings, petrol stations Petrom.

TAXI - often chosen by tourists because of the very low prices - about € 40-Cent (1.4 - 2 leu / RON) per kilometer.

Hitchhiking - a very popular way to move. Usually, waiting for an opportunity does not take more than 5 minutes.

It is common that drivers should pay about. 1-2 Ron/10km - it usually applies only to Romanians, however, make sure prior to travel or not, you will be charged an additional cost.

Internet cafes is very easy to find in larger cities and tourist destinations. Price per hour is about. 3 lei.

In smaller towns and villages, access to the Internet so you can uzyskaćw. "Telecenters"

Travel after dark is a high risk. Often you can meet unlit carts and cyclists on the road is unlit parked vehicles, roads moving cattle.

If your car breaks down heavily on expert technical assistance and spare parts.

the new Romanian leu (RON)

1 RON = 100 bani

Banknotes: 500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1 (lei)

Coins: 50, 10, 5, 1 (sucks).

Prices are usually given both in the Romanian currency and in euro.

In most places you can pay by credit card, if it is not the case - there is no problem finding an ATM (in cities).

Ursus beer at the bar - 1.8 Lei

Chips in the bar 200 g - 1.5 Lei

Bread - 0.9 Lei

Liter of white wine in a plastic bottle - 2.5 Lei

Orbit gum - 1.4 Lei

Sparkling Mineral Water 1.5 l - 1.8 Lei

Plum brandy 0,5 l - 7,5 Lei

Pizza - 7 Lei

Pepsi 0.6 L - 2.2 Lei

Coffee - 1 Lei

As for food products - by far the "farmer's markets'. The products are fresh and much cheaper than those available, eg. in supermarkets.

However, most tourists opt for hypermarkets, which are not lacking in Romania. The most popular are: Carrefour, Cora, Kaufland and Real. This is a new topic stores in Romania, which is a big plus - they formed relatively recently, are modern, clean and well equipped.

-Wool suits, shirts, clothes in general (of course "Made in Romania" - the price of foreign brand-name clothes are at least as high as in other European countries)

-Leather Jackets

-White and red wine

-Chocolates

-Salami

Can be imported into the country:

-200 Cigarettes, 40 cigars or 200g other tobacco products

- 2l of spirits

-4l of wine or beer

-Gifts, gifts of a value not exceeding EUR 175.

When changing dollars, euros and pounds you can expect requests for passport.

Popular, but not recommended to exchange money on the street. In this situation, you have to consider the numerous scammers.

Opening hours of shops:

Food: Mon-pt.8.00-18.00, Sat 8.00-14.00;

Other: 10:00-19:00 (Saturday 10.00-14.00);

Hypermarkets are open on Sundays.

Large selection of hotels, especially in Bucharest.

It is recommended to book in advance, especially during the summer.

The standard hotel decides stars (1 - 5).

Most hostels are open only in July and August, however, are those that operate throughout the year.

In Romania it is ok. 150 golf homes.

Private -

choose this form of accommodation because of the price (it is a bargain!), it is also an excellent opportunity to discover the Romanian culture and lifestyle.

Oradea, Parc: Str Republicii # 5 - 2-person room. without bathroom - 26 EUR / night

Private accommodation - from 1920 to 1980 lei per person (price includes 2 meals often)

Youth hostels - ok. 13 EUR / pers

Accommodation Information

Asociatia Nationale de Turism Rural, Ecologic s Cultural (ANTREC)
Stradǎ Maica Alexander 7, Sector 1, 22259 Bucharest, Romania
Tel: (21) 223 7024.

Youth Hostel Romania
Casa de Cultura a Studentilor, P-ta Lucian Blaga no 1, First Floor / AITASS, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Tel: (264) 586 616th

Romanian cuisine is similar to the Mediterranean influenced cuisine with widzocznym

Oriental, Austrian and French. It also has a number of its own characteristic features.

National specialties:

• Soups: Ciorba de perisoare (soup with meatballs), ciorba tãrãneascã (vegetable soup with meat and rice), giblet soup and various fish soups.

• Moldovan parjoale (flat meat pies, very spicy).

• mamaliga

• Nisetru la gratar (grilled Black Sea sturgeon).

• Vital Records (sweet cheesecake).

Ţuică (plum brandy) and Ţuică de Bihor (strong brandy),

Sparkling wine,

Wine: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay from vineyards Murfatlar;-Gras Feteasa Cotnari from the vineyards,

Glühwein (mulled wine).

The selection is wide-ranging from small street stalls offering cheap fast food, exclusive restaurants offering exquisite cuisine at a much higher price.

In restaurants, generally 5 - 10%

Most dishes contain meat, which could pose a problem for vegetarians.

Alcohol can drink legally after they attain 18 years of age

"Pofta buna" - "tasty"

1st Maramureş - rural heart and soul of Romania, known wooden churches

2. Sighişoara - the heart of the medieval Transylvanian city of Vladimir Tepes Family

3. Braşov - a beautiful old town and the famous Black Church, a city surrounded by mountains, close to many ski slopes and the alleged Dracula's Castle

4. Timisoara - student friendly city, called "Little Vienna"

5. Bucharest - the capital and largest city of Romania, not without reason called 'Paris of the East', you'll find a lake surrounded by parks, beautifully situated in the alleys, and even the Arc de Triomphe.

- Bucharest: historic churches and nineteenth-century buildings, the Palace of Parliament, the Museum of Rural

- Curtea de Arges - Orthodox Metropolitan

-Maramureş - villages, outdoor museums and historic churches

- Painted monasteries of Bukovina

- Rasnov - peasants built a castle on a hill above the town

- Timisoara - St.. George's Orthodox Cathedral, Town Hall from 1734, the synagogue

- Castle in Poenari, Bran, Hunedoara

- Villages with fortified churches in Transylvania

- Sighisoara - every year in July there is a Medieval Festival

- Timisoara - we go to the theater, concert halls, and above all to the Romanian State Opera (opera house designed by the Viennese architects)

- Bucharest - National Opera

- The turn of the Danube - we take a trip scenic train route

- Danube Delta - the largest delta in Europe, the beautiful landscape barely touched by human hand. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and biosphere reserves,

- Cave Bear-side cave Meziad one of the most beautiful caves in the country and only having electric lighting

- Mud volcanoes - interesting and rare geological phenomenon, the most striking of them can be found in the area Policiori, Piclele and Beciu, in the hills Piclele Mari, Piclele Mici, Beciu and Plopeasa.

Statutory holidays:

- 1. and 2.stycznia

- 1. and 2. Easter Day (according to the Orthodox calendar)

- May 1,

- 1. and the 2nd day of Pentecost (according to the Orthodox calendar)

- 15. August (Assumption)

- 1. December (anniversary of the unification of Romania in 1918)

- December 25-26 (Christmas).

Brasov:

Junii Braşovulu Festival (every year in mid-May)

Golden Jelenia Festival (in September, one of the biggest and most important festivals in Romania),

4 - 7 October - National Beer Festival

Music Festival Mediateka Detaeye Norbert (third week of November; photo exhibition, concerts)

Bucharest:

International Opera Festival (May-June)

George Enescu Festival (September)

Bucharest GayFest

Sighisoara:

Medieval Festival (every July)

In Bucharest, there are many night clubs, and their number is still growing. Many of them can play in the morning with live music. Clubs are also found in almost all major hotels.

Undoubtedly the main attraction attracts tourists from all over the world are converted castles to elegant casinos.