Romania

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Top ten places to see in Romania

Traveling in Romania gives you the opportunity to see many interesting and wonderful places. The country offers something for everyone: beautiful landscapes, museums, spas, old cities, castles, restaurants, shopping, movies, malls and more. Those with an adventurous spirit will not run out of things to do.

SHORT INFORMATION

Bucharest is the capital of Romania

Bucharest (Romanian: Bucureşti) is the capital city, as well as the economic, administrative, and cultural center of Romania.

It is located in the southeast quadrant of the country, and lies on the banks of the Dâmboviţa River.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Easter traditions in Romania

Easter in Romania is celebrated according to the rituals of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Easter entire season consists of Flowers Saturday (Lazarus’ Saturday), Palm Day (Flowers Day), Great Thursday, Great Friday, Easter, The Small Fountain and Good People’s Easter. Each of these has small interesting rituals. The Easter celebration goes on for a long week and finally wraps with Good People’s Easter celebrated in honor of the ancient spirits.