Azuga is one of the most beautiful towns in Romania, blessed with a perfect position between the Bucegi Mountains and the Baiului Mountains that surround the town all around and crossed by the two rivers, Azuga and Prahova. The town is crossed by the national highway DN1, which connects Ploiești with Brasov. The Ploiești-Brasov railroad also passes through the town, which is served by the Azuga station.
There are also several historical monuments that tourists can discover, such as the cemetery of the heroes of the First World War, the numerous houses with architectural value such as the Ion Taras, Lucian Marcu or Petre Tibeica houses and the monuments dedicated to Ecaterina Tedoroiu and the Heroes of 1877. There are also a few natural monuments worth mentioning, such as the Secular Beech in the courtyard of the Forestry Office, the Mammoth Tree and the White Fir on the path to Gârbova.
From Azuga, you can also visit the following:
Prahova Valley, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Fortresses and castles
The Peles Complex – the architectural ensemble (Peles Castle, Pelisorul, Foișorul, the Guardhouse and the Commissariat) built by King Carol I on the left bank of the Peles stream in a particularly picturesque place is one of the most sought-after sights in the Prahova Valley.
Prahova Valley, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Mountain plateaus
The Bucegi Mountains stretch along the upper portion of the Prahova Valley, in the eastern part of the Southern Carpathians and look majestically majestically towards the towns dotted like pearls on this valley: Predeal, Azuga, Busteni, Poiana Tapului, Sinaia. They stretch across the counties of Dâmbovița, Prahova and Brasov.
Bucegi Nature Park, Romania
Attractions in category: Sphinx, Peles Castle and Cantacuzino Castle. Ialomiței Cave, also called Ialomicioarei Cave It runs on a single level on a length of about 480 m, of which 400 m are accessible to tourists, up to the point called “la Altar”, followed upstream by a stretch of another 80 m, with galleries and halls.
Bran Moeciu, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Keys
Moeciului Gorges are located near Moeciu, about 8 km from Bran. The scenery in this area is spectacular, with a wild landscape. The Grădiștei Gorges are located near Moeciu de Sus, and impress with their wild landscape and rock formations.
Prahova Valley, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Fortresses and Castles
The Cantacuzino Castle was built in 1911 in the park owned by Prince Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, known as “Nababu” because of his impressive wealth. It was said that he could have paved the entire castle courtyard with his gold coins.
Bran Moeciu, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Fortresses and Castles
Bran Castle, located near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Brasov, is a national monument and landmark in Romania. The fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Walla Wallachia, on the DN73 highway. It is known as “Dracula’s Castle” and is one of many places linked to the legend of Dracula, including Poienari Castle and Corvinilor Castle.
Prahova Valley, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Monasteries
Caraiman Monastery is an Orthodox monastery located in Busteni, at the foot of the Caraiman massif. The cross on Caraiman seems to be the path leading pilgrims to the monastery. Walking towards the cable car from Bușteni, at a certain point, on the left-hand side, a signpost and an icon point to a path, with stone slabs in places, leading to the monastery.
Dâmbul Morii, Brasov, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Fortresses and Castles
According to research by geologists, the 7 Stairs Canyon dates back to the Mesozoic era, when the earth was home to dinosaurs. After recovering and examining several fossils, it was concluded that the lower part of the canyon dates back to the Jurassic period and the upper part to the Triassic period. In other words, dinosaurs once lived here.
Bran Moeciu, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Fortresses and Castles
The Râșnov Fortress is an old peasant fortress in the town of Râșnov (Brasov County). It is one of the best-preserved peasant fortresses in Transylvania and was built in the 13th-14th centuries by the inhabitants of the settlement of the same name, with the main purpose of defending themselves against Tatar attacks.
Prahova Valley, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Monuments
The largest and most valuable monument of the town of Busteni, unique in the country, is the Cross of the Heroes of the Nation fallen on the fields of the battle for the nation’s unification. It was built between 1926-1927 by the care of Her Majesty Queen Maria and placed on the saddle of Caraiman Mountain, at 2291 m.
Prahova Valley, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Monasteries
Sinaia Monastery – after three hundred years of existence, the monument continues to watch over the town that bears its name and whose spiritual symbol it is.
Transylvania, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Churches
A 16th century building, originally known as St. Mary’s Church, the Black Church is the most representative monument of Gothic architecture in Romania. The church was burned down before 1384, and reconstruction lasted until 1477. An inscription discovered in the wall of the church attests that the first founder was Thomas, who died in 1410. The plan used by the architects was that of a basilica with three naves, equal in height, in keeping with the type of hall-church favored in the 15th-16th centuries in Germany, where some of the architects and craftsmen came from.
Transylvania, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Picturesque places
In the Middle Ages, the Piața Sfatului was the place where in Brasov fairs were organized for both the Saxon and Romanian merchants and for those coming from Hungary. The square was reached through Vămii Street (today’s Mureșenilor), and the goods were cleared through customs near the street.
Prahova Valley, Romania
Tourist attractions in category: Fortresses and Castles
Pelișor Castle is a small palace built on the grounds of Peles Castle in Sinaia. The castle was built between 1889 and 1903 by King Carol I for the future King Ferdinand and Queen Maria. Until Pelișor was finished, young people lived at Foișor. Pelișor has only 99 rooms, compared to Peles Castle with 160 rooms. The whole house was decorated to be a princely residence and bears the mark of a powerful personality: Queen Maria. The entrance hall is paneled with oak.
