Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NATURE
The Danube River defines Wallachia's southern border. In the west, below Drobeta-Turnu
Severin, the river winds its way through a series of dramatic narrow gorges - called the
'Iron Gates' - now protected as a natural park.
WINEMAKING
Home to some of the country's finest winemaking regions, including the Dealu Mare area
north of Târgovişte, and a promising new region in the west, at Drăgăşani.
Transylvania
Castles
Mountains
Scenic Villages
CASTLES
Who can blame author Bram Stoker for looking to Transylvania for inspiration on spooky
castles? Bran is a national treasure, but don't neglect Corvin Castle, at Hunedoara, or
Râşnov, not far from Braşov.
