A landscape of layered ridges, medieval fortified villages, and a history that refuses to be simplified.
Highlights
- UNESCO-listed fortified churches at Viscri, Biertan, and Prejmer
- The medieval old towns of Brașov, Sibiu, and Cluj-Napoca
- Bran Castle and the real history of Vlad Țepeș
- Peleș Castle
Key attractions
Bran CastleSighișoaraBrașov old townViscri villageFăgăraș ridge
Best time to visit
May to October — the villages are at their most vivid in September harvest season.
