Romania Castles & palaces, Historic buildings + Modern architecture pictures

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Explore this mysterious Gothic castle and discover the eerie stories connected to its long history.

Medieval castles in this Eastern European country inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Giant Soviet palaces attest to a troubled 20th century.

Admire the mosaic roofs, multi-faceted architecture and religious paintings of this towering cathedral, which has become an iconic sight of Timisoara.

Admire the views from the top of this historic Sighişoara landmark and learn about local history in the museum housed inside.

Admire the mosaic roofs, multi-faceted architecture and religious paintings of this towering cathedral, which has become an iconic sight of Timisoara.

One of Romania’s most ancient churches features well-preserved frescoes, relics of worship and architectural styles that combine local and Byzantine motifs.

Nestled between the striking façades of Timisoara’s opera house and main cathedral, this historic square is a popular haunt for coffee lovers and romantics.

Admire the views from the top of this historic Sighişoara landmark and learn about local history in the museum housed inside.

Visit one of Transylvania’s most well-preserved historic citadels, a 13th-century fortress with a dramatic setting within the Carpathian Mountains.

Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.

View this imposing white-walled, orange-roofed structure in Oradea’s impressive Baroque Complex, a remarkable collection of grand architecture.

View this imposing white-walled, orange-roofed structure in Oradea’s impressive Baroque Complex, a remarkable collection of grand architecture.

Explore this mysterious Gothic castle and discover the eerie stories connected to its long history.

Admire this iconic Baroque church, known for a distinct lunar mechanism on its tall tower.

Explore this mysterious Gothic castle and discover the eerie stories connected to its long history.

View this imposing white-walled, orange-roofed structure in Oradea’s impressive Baroque Complex, a remarkable collection of grand architecture.

Admire the views from the top of this historic Sighişoara landmark and learn about local history in the museum housed inside.

Admire the mosaic roofs, multi-faceted architecture and religious paintings of this towering cathedral, which has become an iconic sight of Timisoara.

Venture into Dracula’s lair, a wild landscape fringed by towering mountains and dotted with medieval villages, lush pastures and Gothic castles. 

Admire this iconic Baroque church, known for a distinct lunar mechanism on its tall tower.

Explore this mysterious Gothic castle and discover the eerie stories connected to its long history.

Admire the mosaic roofs, multi-faceted architecture and religious paintings of this towering cathedral, which has become an iconic sight of Timisoara.