Bucovina is a region in the northern part of Romania. The painted monasteries were built during the 15th-16th centuries (in the days of Stephen the Great and his son Petru Rares). The monasteries were designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.

designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.

Common sights of countryside in Romania.

Peles Castle (located in Sinaia, Romania) is considered by many one of the most beautiful castles in all Europe. It was the final resting place for several Romanian monarchs including King Carol I, who died there in 1914.

who died there in 1914.

Braşov is the 7th largest Romanian city, located in the central part of the country.

Bran Castle is situated in Transylvania, Romania. It is known as Dracula's Castle, the home of the titular character in Bram Stoker's Dracula (nevertheless, this is not true).

Râşnov Fortress is located on a rocky hilltop in the Carpathian mountains, 200m above the town of Râşnov, Romania. It was built by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century and was in use till the 19th century.

19th century.

The Sighişoara Citadel is the old historic center of the town of Sighişoara (Romania), built in the 12th century. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Bucovina is a region in the northern part of Romania. The painted monasteries were built during the 15th-16th centuries (in the days of Stephen the Great and his son Petru Rares). The monasteries were designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.

designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.