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Sighisoara.

King Charles’ favourite holiday destination is not where you expect

The King’s regular summer getaway is in Transylvania, the legendary home of Dracula, where the monarch roughs it in a converted farmhouse.

  • by Ute Junker
Palace of the Parliament Bucharest, Romania .

Bucharest's Palace of the Parliament: Romania's lavish palace of ego and power

It's thought to be both the heaviest and the most expensive building in the world.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Nicolae Ceausescu demolished homes and ancient monasteries alike to accommodate his 365,000sqm Taj Mahal of terror.

Monument to a madman: Romania's Palace of the Parliament

The massive edifice created by dictator Nicolae Ceausescu completely dominates the country's capital.

  • by Sue Williams
Bran Castle, known as 'Dracula’s Castle'; the exterior of The Prince’s Retreat.

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.

  • by Michael Gebicki
Rhododendron flowers add colour to Retezat National Park.

Romania travel guide: Europe's most underappreciated destination

Put aside those outdated notions of dictators and dismal orphanages. Romania is spruced-up, optimistic and culturally rich.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Blue is the trim of choice in the village of Letea.

Danube Delta, Romania: The Blue Danube and the wild blue yonder

From the cerulean sky to the periwinkle flowers and azure lakes, this wetland looks like it's been hand-painted by Smurfs.

  • by Kerry van der Jagt
In this picture taken Oct. 9, 2016, two coffins are lit before a photo shoot in Bran Castle, in Bran, Romania. Airbnb has launched a contest to find two people to stay overnight in the castle on Halloween, popularly known as Dracula?s castle because of its connection to the cruel real-life prince Vlad the Impaler, who inspired the legend of Dracula. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Romania: Bram Stoker's Dracula 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.

A lighter side to life and death is celebrated in Romania's Merry Cemetery.

Romania's unusual attraction: A cemetery of wooden markers

It's one of Romania's more unusual attractions – a cemetery filled with illustrated grave makers.

  • by Tatyana Leonov
Sighisoara townscape. No cars are permitted in the old town.

Transylvania, Romania: Lonely Planet's top region to visit in the world in 2016

You won't find many tourists in this famous province, but it's been named the No.1 spot to visit next year.

  • by Tatyana Leonov
Romania, Maramures region, Carpathians mountains.

Maramures, Romania: Welcome to the heart of Romania, the land time forgot

Travellers looking for an opportunity to experience life unscathed by modern conveniences - you have arrived.

  • by Tatyana Leonov