Architecture in Romania

Discover 15 places to experience unusual architecture in Romania.

A white church with four small turrets, two of which appear to twist

Curtea de Argeș, Romania

Curtea de Argeș Monastery

According to a gruesome legend, an architect sacrificed his wife to build this spectacular, 16th-century cathedral.

Sucevița, Romania

Suceviţa Monastery

This fortress-like monastery is covered with intricate frescoes.

Bucharest, Romania

Solacula Inn

An abandoned pasta factory in the centre of Bucharest, once home to Bulgarian revolutionaries and a hub of crime.

Round Church of Geoagiu.

Geoagiu, Romania

Round Church of Geoagiu

This 11th-century structure is one of the oldest churches in Romania.

Bucharest, Romania

Cărturești Carusel Bookstore

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

The Clock Tower.

Sighișoara, Romania

Towers of Sighișoara

Nine centuries-old fortresses guard the walls of this medieval Romanian city.

The Gothic church towers above the Old Town.

Brașov, Romania

Biserica Neagră (The Black Church)

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

Sibiu's Houses with Eyes

Something's watching you.

Iulia Hasdeu Castle.

Câmpina, Romania

Iulia Hasdeu Castle

This eccentric folly house was designed by Romanian thinker Bogdan-Petriceicu Hasdeu, with a helping hand from his deceased daughter's spirit.

It was commissioned by King Carol I was captivated by the scenic locale.

Sinaia, Romania

Peleș Castle

This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.

Wallachia, Romania

Poenari Castle

The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.

A path leads to the One Wood Monastery (Flickr/cod_gabriel)

Frâncești, Romania

One Wood Monastery

A Romanian church built from one single oak.

Mogosoaia Palace, Mogosoaia, Romania. (Liliana Suruceanu/Atlas Obscura)

Mogoșoaia, Romania

Mogoșoaia Palace

17th century palace once a meeting place for politicians.

Arch of Triumph, Bucharest, Romania. (Liliana Suruceanu/AtlasObscura)

Bucharest, Romania

Arcul de Triumf

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

Horezu Monastery, Valcea County, Romania. (Liliana Suruceanu/Atlas Obscura)

Romanii de Jos, Romania

Horezu Monastery

Religious structure known for its sculpted details.

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