A rich cultural heritage that is little known in the UK – better known in France which has a long tradition of cultural ties with România.
Famous places |
* Danube Delta – 50% is a World Heritage site – rich birdlife * Painted churches of Bukovina |
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* Transylvanian cities and castles – the Dracula legend, ever more popular thanks to recent American films
Bran Castle, near Braşov - popularly known as Dracula's castle, one of several associated with Vlad Ţepeş ("the Impaler"), the mid 15th century ruler of Wallachia.
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![Bran Castle, near Braşov - popularly known as Dracula's castle, one of several associated with Vlad Ţepeş ("the Impaler"), the mid 15th century ruler of Wallachia.](http://www.citizensofeurope.org/resize.php?src=states-romania/1299166087_Bran_castle.jpg&w=250) |
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Writers |
Mihai Eminescu, Eugène Ionesco, Paul Celan, Elie Wiesel – Nobel Laureate, Holocaust survivor |
Sculpture |
Constantin Brâncuşi |
Pianist |
Radu Lupu |
Gymnast |
Nadia Comăneci |
Food |
grilled meatballs, meat wrapped in cabbage leaves, pork stew with garlic and onions |
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