During my short visit to picturesque country I managed to see a to in a short time. Starting in Bucharest and visiting Palace of Parliament the world’s second largest building, to the architectural Old Town and Revolution Square. From Bucharest taking a train to Brasov in Transylvania and exploring the beautiful area including many iconic castles in and around the Carpathian Mountains and beautiful countryside.
Targoviste was a must to visit by car as I clearly remember the assassination of Nikolai and Elena Ceausescu on 25th December 1989 which was televised in many countries.
Romania
Bucharest Old Town - Very busy area of Bucharest, with a vibrant night life
Memorial of Rebirth, Revolution Square, Bucharest
Ministry of Internal Affairs - Bucharest. Where Nicolae Ceausescu made his last public speech from the balcony.
Palace of Parliament - Bucharest. The world's second largest building & the world's heaviest building. A truly colossal structure
Palace of Parliament - Bucharest. Captured from Piata Constitutiei at the western end of Bulevardul Unirii
Bran Castle (Dracula Castle) Transylvania - Romania. It was a pleasure to visit this iconic castle from all the childhood stories, situated in a very picturesque region
The entrance to Bran Castle I wonder if Dracula is home...
Bran Castle in it's fame standing proud amongst the natural beauty of Transylvania
Very scenic area surrounding Dracula's home
Biserica Sfântul Nicolae captured from the scenic lookout Steagul României de pe Tâmpa (Cable Car)
Biserica Neagra (The Black Church) - Captured from the scenic lookout Steagul României de pe Tâmpa (Cable Car)
Church of St. Paraskeva - Captured from the scenic lookout Steagul României de pe Tâmpa (Cable Car)
Piața Sfatului (The Council Square) - The Black Church, Town Hall, Fountains and hidden in the greenery Medieval Watchtower Turnul Alb
Piața Sfatului (The Council Square) - Town Hall & Fountains
Piața Sfatului looking to the Tampa Cable Car and the famous Brasov sign board
Biserica Buna Vestire - This stunning Orthodox Church is very easy to spot and placed in an elegant location amongst the trees
Brasov old town just passing dusk relaxing with a drink and some tasty authentic food
Absolutely stunning Transylvanian mountains and countryside
Rugged but beautiful surroundings in the mountains of Transylvania. Peace and tranquility
Museum of Communism - Târgoviste. This building was the grim former military barracks and location of the execution site of the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu & his wife Elena
These are the actual seats where Nicolae & Elena sat whilst on trial for many crimes by Exceptional Military Tribunal on 25th December 1989... Found guilty they were executed by firing squad shortly after the hearing on the same day.
The courtyard where the execution took place on 25th December 1989 of Nicolae & Elena Ceausescu
Still there today the location of the fallen bodies of Nicolae & Elena Ceausescu after having been executed by AK-47 fire. The bullet holes are clearly noticeable also in the old barracks wall
AK-47 holes still remain from the execution of Nicolae & Elena Ceausescu
Remembrance Plaque of the Execution
Castelul Peleș - Sinaia, Romania. This beautiful Neo-Renaissance Castle in the Carpathian Mountains close to Sinaia is a magical setting to stop for some lunch or sit and enjoy the amazing structure and the spectacular views surrounding this magnificent structure
Castelul Peleș - Sinaia, Romania. Hiding amongst the beautiful greenery
Castelul Peleș enjoying the suns radiance and situated overlooking the Carpathian Mountains
Castelul Peleș with a feature fountain. This castle was the first European castle to be powered by electricity Created in it's own power plant and also has central heating
More scenic captures of Transylvania in late summer
Râsnov Citadel (Medieval Fortress) and the iconic clock tower of Biserica Evanghelica surrounded by the late summer colours - Brașov County - Transylvania