Romania's lavish palace of ego and power
It's thought to be both the heaviest and the most expensive building in the world.
Bucharest, Romania
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Madman's monument to himself is like a 'Taj Mahal of terror'
The massive edifice created by dictator Nicolae Ceausescu completely dominates the country's capital.
Why Romania is perfect place for travellers who are tired of tourist hordes
It may be famous for inspiring the fictional Count Dracula, but as Michael Gebicki discovers, there’s much more to modern Transylvania than its dark past.
Europe's most underappreciated destination
Put aside those outdated notions of dictators and dismal orphanages. Romania is spruced-up, optimistic and culturally rich.
A region so blue it could have been hand-painted by Smurfs
From the cerulean sky to the periwinkle flowers and azure lakes, this wetland looks like it's been hand-painted by Smurfs.
Dracula's Transylvanian castle opens its doors to overnight visitors
The castle that inspired Dracula's hideaway is being dusted down in readiness for overnight Hallowe'en guests.
Romania's unusual attraction
It's one of Romania's more unusual attractions – a cemetery filled with illustrated grave makers.
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