UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Romania
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UNESCO
has included up until now, 7 sites in Romania
on the list of World Heritage Sites.
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
has included up until now, 7 sites in Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
on the list of World Heritage Sites.
Cultural
Name/Location | Region/County | Description | Ref nr | Year added | |
Churches of Moldavia Painted churches of northern Moldavia The Churches of Moldavia are eight Romanian Orthodox churches in Suceava County, Romania in northern Moldavia, built approximately between 1487 and 1583.Since 1993, they have been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site... |
Moldavia Moldavia Moldavia is a geographic and historical region and former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding to the territory between the Eastern Carpathians and the Dniester river... |
Masterpieces inspired by Byzantine art | 598 | 1993 | |
1 | Arbore Arbore Arbore is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Arbore, Bodnăreni and Clit.-Church of Arbore:Arbore is best known for its church, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. Its painted church was the first Moldavian painted church to be included on the UNESCO... |
Suceava County Suceava County Suceava is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia and few villages in Transylvania, with the capital city at Suceava.- Demographics :... |
"The Decollation of Saint John the Baptist" Church of Arbore Arbore Arbore is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Arbore, Bodnăreni and Clit.-Church of Arbore:Arbore is best known for its church, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. Its painted church was the first Moldavian painted church to be included on the UNESCO... village. |
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2 | Mănăstirea Humorului Manastirea Humorului Mănăstirea Humorului is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Mănăstirea Humorului, Pleşa and Poiana Micului. The 16th-century Humor Monastery is located in the commune.-References:... |
Suceava County Suceava County Suceava is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia and few villages in Transylvania, with the capital city at Suceava.- Demographics :... |
The Assumption of the Virgin and of Saint George's Church of the old Humor Monastery. | 1993 | |
3 | Moldoviţa Moldovita The Moldovița Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery situated in the commune of Vatra Moldoviței, Suceava County, Moldavia, Romania. The Monastery of Moldovița was built in 1532 by Petru Rareș, who was Stefan the Great's illegitimate son... |
Suceava County Suceava County Suceava is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia and few villages in Transylvania, with the capital city at Suceava.- Demographics :... |
The Church of the Annunciation of Moldoviţa Moldovita The Moldovița Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery situated in the commune of Vatra Moldoviței, Suceava County, Moldavia, Romania. The Monastery of Moldovița was built in 1532 by Petru Rareș, who was Stefan the Great's illegitimate son... Monastery. |
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4 | Pătrăuţi Patrauti Pătrăuți is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Pătrăuți.... |
Suceava County Suceava County Suceava is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia and few villages in Transylvania, with the capital city at Suceava.- Demographics :... |
Sacred Cross' Church of Pătrăuţi. | 1993 | |
5 | Probota | Suceava County Suceava County Suceava is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia and few villages in Transylvania, with the capital city at Suceava.- Demographics :... |
Saint Nicolas' Church of Probota Monastery. | 1993 | |
6 | Suceava Suceava Suceava is the Suceava County seat in Bukovina, Moldavia region, in north-eastern Romania. The city was the capital of the Principality of Moldavia from 1388 to 1565.-History:... |
Suceava County Suceava County Suceava is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia and few villages in Transylvania, with the capital city at Suceava.- Demographics :... |
Saint George's Church of Suceava Suceava Suceava is the Suceava County seat in Bukovina, Moldavia region, in north-eastern Romania. The city was the capital of the Principality of Moldavia from 1388 to 1565.-History:... . |
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7 | Voroneţ | Suceava County Suceava County Suceava is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia and few villages in Transylvania, with the capital city at Suceava.- Demographics :... |
Saint George's Church of the former Voroneţ Monastery. | 1993 | |
8 | Suceviţa Sucevita Sucevița is a commune in Suceava County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Sucevița and Voievodeasa.Sucevița Monastery is located in the commune.... |
Suceava County Suceava County Suceava is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia and few villages in Transylvania, with the capital city at Suceava.- Demographics :... |
Church of the Resurrection of Suceviţa Monastery. | 2010 | |
Dacian Fortresses of the Orăştie Mountains Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains Built in murus dacicus style, the six Dacian Fortresses of the Orăștie Mountains, in Romania, were created in the 1st centuries BC and AD as protection against Roman conquest.... |
Transylvania Transylvania Transylvania is a historical region in the central part of Romania. Bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range, historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains; however, the term sometimes encompasses not only Transylvania proper, but also the historical... |
An unusual fusion of military and religious architectural techniques and concepts | 906 | 1999 | |
1 | Sarmizegetusa Regia | Hunedoara County Hunedoara County Hunedoara is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with its capital city at Deva.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 485,712 and the population density was 69/km².*Romanians - 92%*Hungarians - 5%*Romas - 2%*Germans under 1%.... |
The capital of Dacia Dacia In ancient geography, especially in Roman sources, Dacia was the land inhabited by the Dacians or Getae as they were known by the Greeks—the branch of the Thracians north of the Haemus range... . |
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2 | Costești - Cetățuie Orastioara de Sus Orăştioara de Sus is a commune in Hunedoara County, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Bucium, Costeşti, Costeşti-Deal, Grădiştea de Munte, Ludeştii de Jos, Ludeştii de Sus, Ocolişu Mic and Orăştioara de Sus.... |
Hunedoara County Hunedoara County Hunedoara is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with its capital city at Deva.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 485,712 and the population density was 69/km².*Romanians - 92%*Hungarians - 5%*Romas - 2%*Germans under 1%.... |
Dacian Fortress. | 1999 | |
3 | Costeşti-Blidaru Orastioara de Sus Orăştioara de Sus is a commune in Hunedoara County, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Bucium, Costeşti, Costeşti-Deal, Grădiştea de Munte, Ludeştii de Jos, Ludeştii de Sus, Ocolişu Mic and Orăştioara de Sus.... |
Hunedoara County Hunedoara County Hunedoara is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with its capital city at Deva.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 485,712 and the population density was 69/km².*Romanians - 92%*Hungarians - 5%*Romas - 2%*Germans under 1%.... |
The strongest of the Dacian Fortresses. | 1999 | |
4 | Piatra Roşie Bosorod Boşorod is a commune in Hunedoara County, Romania. It is composed of nine villages: Alun, Bobaia, Boşorod, Chitid, Cioclovina, Luncani, Prihodişte, Târsa and Ursici.-References:... |
Hunedoara County Hunedoara County Hunedoara is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with its capital city at Deva.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 485,712 and the population density was 69/km².*Romanians - 92%*Hungarians - 5%*Romas - 2%*Germans under 1%.... |
Dacian Fortress. | 1999 | |
5 | Băniţa Banita Băniţa is a commune in Hunedoara County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Băniţa, Crivadia and Merişor.... |
Hunedoara County Hunedoara County Hunedoara is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with its capital city at Deva.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 485,712 and the population density was 69/km².*Romanians - 92%*Hungarians - 5%*Romas - 2%*Germans under 1%.... |
Dacian Fortress. | 1999 | |
6 | Căpâlna Sasciori, Alba Săsciori is a commune located in Alba County, Romania. It has a population of 5,954, and is composed of nine villages: Căpâlna, Dumbrava, Laz, Loman, Pleşi, Răchita, Săsciori, Sebeşel and Tonea.... |
Alba County Alba County Alba is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, its capital city being Alba-Iulia with a population of 66,406.- Demographics :In 2002, it had a population of 382,747 and the population density was 61/km².* Romanians - 90.4%* Hungarians - 5.4%... |
Dacian Fortress. | 1999 | |
Historic Centre of Sighişoara Sighisoara Citadel The Sighișoara Citadel is the old historic center of the town of Sighișoara , Romania, built in the 12th century by Saxon colonists under the Latin name Castrum Sex... |
Transylvania Transylvania Transylvania is a historical region in the central part of Romania. Bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range, historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains; however, the term sometimes encompasses not only Transylvania proper, but also the historical... /Mureş County Mures County Mureș is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Transylvania, with the administrative centre in Târgu Mureș.-Geography:The county has a total area of 6,714 km².... |
A fine example of a small, fortified medieval town | 902 | 1999 | |
Monastery of Horezu Monastery of Horezu The Monastery of Horezu was founded in 1690 by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu in the town of Horezu, Wallachia, Romania. It is considered to be a masterpiece of "Brâncovenesc style", known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculpted detail, its treatment of religious... |
Oltenia Oltenia Oltenia is a historical province and geographical region of Romania, in western Wallachia. It is situated between the Danube, the Southern Carpathians and the Olt river .... /Vâlcea County Vâlcea County Vâlcea is a county of Romania, in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia... |
A masterpiece of the Brâncovenesc style | 597 | 1993 | |
Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania | Transylvania Transylvania Transylvania is a historical region in the central part of Romania. Bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range, historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains; however, the term sometimes encompasses not only Transylvania proper, but also the historical... |
A picture of the cultural landscape of southern Transylvania | 596 bis | 1993 | |
1 | Biertan Biertan Biertan is a commune in central Romania, in the north of the Sibiu County, 80 km north of Sibiu and 15 km east of Mediaş. Biertan is one of the most important Saxon villages with fortified churches in Transylvania, having been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1993... |
Sibiu County Sibiu County Sibiu is a county of Romania, in the historical region Transylvania, with the capital city Sibiu.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 421,724 and the population density was 78/km².... |
The site of Biertan Biertan Biertan is a commune in central Romania, in the north of the Sibiu County, 80 km north of Sibiu and 15 km east of Mediaş. Biertan is one of the most important Saxon villages with fortified churches in Transylvania, having been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1993... with the fortified church and a part of the town. |
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2 | Câlnic, Alba Câlnic, Alba Câlnic is a commune in Alba County, Romania, composed of two villages, Câlnic and Deal . Câlnic village is known for its castle, which is on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.-The castle:... |
Alba County Alba County Alba is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, its capital city being Alba-Iulia with a population of 66,406.- Demographics :In 2002, it had a population of 382,747 and the population density was 61/km².* Romanians - 90.4%* Hungarians - 5.4%... |
Village of Câlnic Câlnic, Alba Câlnic is a commune in Alba County, Romania, composed of two villages, Câlnic and Deal . Câlnic village is known for its castle, which is on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.-The castle:... . |
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3 | Dârjiu Dârjiu Dârjiu is a commune in Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania.The toponym "Székelyderzs" was first mentioned as "De ers" in a papal list of tithes taken in 1334... |
Harghita County Harghita County Harghita is a county in the center of Romania, in eastern Transylvania, with the county seat at Miercurea-Ciuc.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 326,222 and a population density of 52/km².*Hungarians- 85%... |
Village of Dârjiu Dârjiu Dârjiu is a commune in Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania.The toponym "Székelyderzs" was first mentioned as "De ers" in a papal list of tithes taken in 1334... . |
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4 | Prejmer Prejmer Prejmer is a commune in Braşov County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Lunca Câlnicului, Prejmer and Stupinii Prejmerului. Located 18 km northeast of Braşov, the Olt River passes through the commune.-History:... |
Braşov County Brasov County Brașov ; ) is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with the capital city at Brașov. The county incorporates within its boundaries most of the Medieval "lands" Burzenland and Făgăraș Land.-Demographics:... |
Village of Prejmer Prejmer Prejmer is a commune in Braşov County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Lunca Câlnicului, Prejmer and Stupinii Prejmerului. Located 18 km northeast of Braşov, the Olt River passes through the commune.-History:... . |
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5 | Saschiz Saschiz Saschiz is a commune in Mureş County, Romania. It has a population of 2,048: 88% Romanians, 5% Germans, 4% Hungarians and 3% Roma. It is composed of three villages: Cloaşterf, Mihai Viteazu and Saschiz.... |
Mureş County Mures County Mureș is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Transylvania, with the administrative centre in Târgu Mureș.-Geography:The county has a total area of 6,714 km².... |
Village of Saschiz. | 1999 | |
6 | Valea Viilor Valea Viilor Valea Viilor is a commune located in Sibiu County, Romania. It has a population of 2,034 , and is composed of two villages, Motiş and Valea Viilor. Each of these has a fortified church.- See also :* Transylvanian Saxons... |
Sibiu County Sibiu County Sibiu is a county of Romania, in the historical region Transylvania, with the capital city Sibiu.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 421,724 and the population density was 78/km².... |
Village of Valea Viilor. | 1999 | |
7 | Viscri Buneşti, Braşov Buneşti ) is a commune in Braşov County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Buneşti, Criţ, Meşendorf, Roadeş and Viscri . Each of these has a fortified church.-Viscri:... |
Braşov County Brasov County Brașov ; ) is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with the capital city at Brașov. The county incorporates within its boundaries most of the Medieval "lands" Burzenland and Făgăraș Land.-Demographics:... |
Village of Viscri. | 1999 | |
Wooden Churches of Maramureş Wooden Churches of Maramures The Wooden Churches of Maramureş in the Maramureş region of northern Transylvania are a group of almost one hundred churches of different architectural solutions from different periods and areas. They are Orthodox churches. The Maramureş churches are high timber constructions with characteristic... |
Maramureş Maramures Maramureș may refer to the following:*Maramureș, a geographical, historical, and ethno-cultural region in present-day Romania and Ukraine, that occupies the Maramureș Depression and Maramureș Mountains, a mountain range in North East Carpathians... |
Outstanding examples of a range of architectural solutions from different periods and areas | 904 | 1999 | |
1 | Bârsana Bârsana Bârsana is a commune in Maramureş County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Bârsana and Năneşti. It also included Onceşti village until 2004, when it was split off to form a separate commune. As of 2002, Bârsana had 6,352 inhabitants, all but ten of whom were ethnic Romanians... |
Maramureş County Maramures County Maramureș is a county of Romania, in the Maramureș region. The county seat is Baia Mare.- History :* The 10th century frontier county of Borsova was founded by Stephen I of Hungary. Since then Máramaros served as the north-eastern border of the Hungarian Kingdom until 1920, the Trianon Peace... |
The Church of the Presentation of the Virgin at the Temple in Bârsana Bârsana Bârsana is a commune in Maramureş County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Bârsana and Năneşti. It also included Onceşti village until 2004, when it was split off to form a separate commune. As of 2002, Bârsana had 6,352 inhabitants, all but ten of whom were ethnic Romanians... . |
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2 | Budeşti Budesti, Maramures Budeşti is a commune in Maramureş County, northern Romania. It is composed of two villages, Budeşti and Sârbi. The 17th century wooden church of Saint Nicholas, Budeşti Josani is one of eight Wooden Churches of Maramureş that UNESCO has listed as a World Heritage Site.... |
Maramureş County Maramures County Maramureș is a county of Romania, in the Maramureș region. The county seat is Baia Mare.- History :* The 10th century frontier county of Borsova was founded by Stephen I of Hungary. Since then Máramaros served as the north-eastern border of the Hungarian Kingdom until 1920, the Trianon Peace... |
The Church of Saint Nicholas in Budeşti Budesti Budeşti is a small provincial town in Călăraşi County, approximately 30 km south-east of Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Three villages are administered by the town: Aprozi, Buciumeni and Gruiu. Budeşti was the birthplace of famous Romanian violin player Ion Voicu. It has a population of... . |
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3 | Deseşti Desesti Deseşti is a commune in Maramureş County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Deseşti, Hărniceşti and Mara.The commune's Church of Pious Parascheva was built in 1770 and is one of eight Wooden Churches of Maramureş that are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.... |
Maramureş County Maramures County Maramureș is a county of Romania, in the Maramureș region. The county seat is Baia Mare.- History :* The 10th century frontier county of Borsova was founded by Stephen I of Hungary. Since then Máramaros served as the north-eastern border of the Hungarian Kingdom until 1920, the Trianon Peace... |
The Church of the Holy Paraskeva Paraskevi Paraskevi is a female name. Variations include Petka, Paraskeva, Praskovia, Praskovie, Pyatnitsa, Pyetka, Paraskevoula, Paraschiva and Voula.Notable people with the name include:*Voula Patoulidou, Greek hurdler and long jumper*Paraskevi... in Deseşti Desesti Deseşti is a commune in Maramureş County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Deseşti, Hărniceşti and Mara.The commune's Church of Pious Parascheva was built in 1770 and is one of eight Wooden Churches of Maramureş that are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.... . |
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4 | Ieud Ieud Ieud is a commune in Maramureş County in northern Romania. The commune is situated in the central part of Maramureş County, on the banks of the Ieudişor, a tributary of the Iza River. It is composed of a single village, Ieud.-History:... |
Maramureş County Maramures County Maramureș is a county of Romania, in the Maramureș region. The county seat is Baia Mare.- History :* The 10th century frontier county of Borsova was founded by Stephen I of Hungary. Since then Máramaros served as the north-eastern border of the Hungarian Kingdom until 1920, the Trianon Peace... |
The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin in Ieud Deal. | 1999 | |
5 | Plopiş/Siseşti Commune Sisesti Şişeşti or Siseşti may refer to several places in Romania:* Siseşti, a commune in Mehedinţi County* Şişeşti, a commune in Maramureş County... |
Maramureş County Maramures County Maramureș is a county of Romania, in the Maramureș region. The county seat is Baia Mare.- History :* The 10th century frontier county of Borsova was founded by Stephen I of Hungary. Since then Máramaros served as the north-eastern border of the Hungarian Kingdom until 1920, the Trianon Peace... |
The Church of the Holy Archangels in Plopiş. | 1999 | |
6 | Poienile Izei Poienile Izei Poienile Izei is a commune in Maramureş County, Romania. The commune is composed of a single village, Poienile Izei, which was part of Botiza Commune until being split off in 1995.At the 2002 census, 99.9% of inhabitants were Romanians and 0.1% Ukrainians... |
Maramureş County Maramures County Maramureș is a county of Romania, in the Maramureș region. The county seat is Baia Mare.- History :* The 10th century frontier county of Borsova was founded by Stephen I of Hungary. Since then Máramaros served as the north-eastern border of the Hungarian Kingdom until 1920, the Trianon Peace... |
The Church of the Holy Parasceve in Poienile Izei Poienile Izei Poienile Izei is a commune in Maramureş County, Romania. The commune is composed of a single village, Poienile Izei, which was part of Botiza Commune until being split off in 1995.At the 2002 census, 99.9% of inhabitants were Romanians and 0.1% Ukrainians... . |
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7 | Rogoz Rogoz Rogoz may refer to the following villages:In Romania:* Rogoz, a village in Albac Commune, Alba County* Rogoz, a village near the town of Beliu, Arad County* Rogoz, a village in Sâmbăta Commune, Bihor County... /Târgu Lăpuş Târgu Lapus Târgu Lăpuş is a town in Maramureş County, northern Transylvania, Romania, on the river Lăpuş. In 2002, it had a population of 13,355. Of these, 86.5% were Romanians, 12.4% Hungarians and 1% Roma... |
Maramureş County Maramures County Maramureș is a county of Romania, in the Maramureș region. The county seat is Baia Mare.- History :* The 10th century frontier county of Borsova was founded by Stephen I of Hungary. Since then Máramaros served as the north-eastern border of the Hungarian Kingdom until 1920, the Trianon Peace... |
The Church of the Holy Archangels in Rogoz Rogoz Rogoz may refer to the following villages:In Romania:* Rogoz, a village in Albac Commune, Alba County* Rogoz, a village near the town of Beliu, Arad County* Rogoz, a village in Sâmbăta Commune, Bihor County... . |
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8 | Şurdeşti Surdesti Surdeşti or Şurdeşti may refer to several villages in Romania:* Surdeşti, a village in Sohodol Commune, Alba County* Şurdeşti, a village in Şişeşti Commune, Maramureş County* Surdeşti, a village in Breaza town, Prahova County... /Siseşti Commune Sisesti Şişeşti or Siseşti may refer to several places in Romania:* Siseşti, a commune in Mehedinţi County* Şişeşti, a commune in Maramureş County... |
Maramureş County Maramures County Maramureș is a county of Romania, in the Maramureș region. The county seat is Baia Mare.- History :* The 10th century frontier county of Borsova was founded by Stephen I of Hungary. Since then Máramaros served as the north-eastern border of the Hungarian Kingdom until 1920, the Trianon Peace... |
The Church of the Holy Archangels in Şurdeşti Surdesti Surdeşti or Şurdeşti may refer to several villages in Romania:* Surdeşti, a village in Sohodol Commune, Alba County* Şurdeşti, a village in Şişeşti Commune, Maramureş County* Surdeşti, a village in Breaza town, Prahova County... . |
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Natural
Name/Location | Region/County | Description | Ref nr | Year added | |
Danube Delta Danube Delta The Danube Delta is the second largest river delta in Europe, after the Volga Delta, and is the best preserved on the continent. The greater part of the Danube Delta lies in Romania , while its northern part, on the left bank of the Chilia arm, is situated in Ukraine . The approximate surface is... |
Dobruja Dobruja Dobruja is a historical region shared by Bulgaria and Romania, located between the lower Danube river and the Black Sea, including the Danube Delta, Romanian coast and the northernmost part of the Bulgarian coast... /Tulcea County Tulcea County Tulcea is a county of Romania, in the historical region Dobruja, with the capital city at Tulcea.-Demographics:In 2002, Tulcea County had a population of 256,492... |
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve | 588 | 1991 |
Tentative list
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Neamţ Monastery Neamt Monastery The Neamţ Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox religious settlement, one of the oldest and most important of its kind in Romania. It was built in 14th century, and it is an example of medieval Moldavian architecture... |
Moldavia Moldavia Moldavia is a geographic and historical region and former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding to the territory between the Eastern Carpathians and the Dniester river... /Neamt County Neamt County Neamț is a county of Romania, in the historic region of Moldavia, with the county seat at Piatra Neamț. It has three communes, Bicaz-Chei, Bicazu Ardelean and Dămuc in Transylvania.-Demographics:... |
Neamţ Monastery | 1991 | |
Curtea de Argeş Curtea de Arges Curtea de Argeș is a city in Romania on the right bank of the Argeş River, where it flows through a valley of the lower Carpathians , on the railway from Pitești to the Turnu Roşu Pass. It is part of Argeș County. The city administers one village, Noapteș... |
Muntenia Muntenia Muntenia is a historical province of Romania, usually considered Wallachia-proper . It is situated between the Danube , the Carpathian Mountains and Moldavia , and the Olt River to the west... /Arges County Arges County Argeș is a county of Romania, in Wallachia, with the capital city at Pitești.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 652,625 and the population density was 95/km².*Romanians – 96%*Roma , and other.-Geography:... |
Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Ensembles of Curtea de Arges | 1991 | |
Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuşi at Târgu Jiu Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuşi at Târgu Jiu The Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuşi at Târgu Jiu is a homage to the Romanian heroes of the First World War. The ensemble comprises three sculptures: the Table of Silence, the Gate of the Kiss and the Column of the Infinite, on an axis 1,300 m long, oriented west to east... |
Oltenia Oltenia Oltenia is a historical province and geographical region of Romania, in western Wallachia. It is situated between the Danube, the Southern Carpathians and the Olt river .... /Gorj County Gorj County Gorj is a county of Romania, in Oltenia, with its capital city at Târgu Jiu.- Demographics :In 2002, it had a population of 387,308 and its population density was 69/km².* Romanians – over 98%* Rromas, others.- Geography :... |
Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuşi in Târgu Jiu | 1991 | |
Basarabi Basarabi Murfatlar is a town in Constanţa County, Romania.-Etymology:The name of the town originates from the Turkish word murvet .Between 1921 and 1965, and from 1975 to 2007, the locality was known as Basarabi... |
Dobruja Dobruja Dobruja is a historical region shared by Bulgaria and Romania, located between the lower Danube river and the Black Sea, including the Danube Delta, Romanian coast and the northernmost part of the Bulgarian coast... /Constanţa County Constanta County Constanța is the name of a county in the Dobruja region of Romania. Its capital city is also named Constanța.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 715,151 and the population density was 101/km². The degree of urbanization is much higher than the Romanian average. In recent years the... |
The Rupestral Monastic Ensemble of Basarabi | 1991 | |
Trei Ierarhi Monastery Trei Ierarhi Monastery Biserica Trei Ierarhi is a seventeenth-century monastery located in Iaşi, Romania. The monastery is listed in the National Register of Historic Monuments and included on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.... |
Moldavia Moldavia Moldavia is a geographic and historical region and former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding to the territory between the Eastern Carpathians and the Dniester river... /Iaşi County Iasi County Iași is a county of Romania, in Moldavia, with the administrative seat at Iași.-Demographics:As of 1 July 2007, Iași County had a population of 825,100, making it the second most populous county in Romania after Bucharest, with a population density of 150/km².*Romanians - 98.1%*Roma -... |
Trei Ierarhi Monastery | 1991 | |
Cule from Oltenia Cule from Oltenia A culă is a semi-fortified building found in the Oltenia region of Romania with a number of examples located in the historical province of Muntenia... |
Oltenia Oltenia Oltenia is a historical province and geographical region of Romania, in western Wallachia. It is situated between the Danube, the Southern Carpathians and the Olt river .... |
Cule from Oltenia | 1991 | |
Densuş Church Densus Church The Densuş Church in the village of Densuş, Hunedoara County, Romania is one of the oldest Romanian churches still standing.... |
Transylvania Transylvania Transylvania is a historical region in the central part of Romania. Bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range, historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains; however, the term sometimes encompasses not only Transylvania proper, but also the historical... /Hunedoara County Hunedoara County Hunedoara is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with its capital city at Deva.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 485,712 and the population density was 69/km².*Romanians - 92%*Hungarians - 5%*Romas - 2%*Germans under 1%.... |
Densuş Church | 1991 | |
Alba-Iulia | Transylvania Transylvania Transylvania is a historical region in the central part of Romania. Bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range, historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains; however, the term sometimes encompasses not only Transylvania proper, but also the historical... /Alba County Alba County Alba is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, its capital city being Alba-Iulia with a population of 66,406.- Demographics :In 2002, it had a population of 382,747 and the population density was 61/km².* Romanians - 90.4%* Hungarians - 5.4%... |
Historic Town of Alba-Iulia | 1991 | |
Retezat National Park Retezat National Park Retezat National Park is a natural reserve area located in the Retezat Mountains in Hunedoara county, Romania.Containing more than 60 peaks over and over 100 crystal clear deep glacier lakes, the Retezat Mountains are some of the most beautiful in the Carpathians... |
Transylvania Transylvania Transylvania is a historical region in the central part of Romania. Bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range, historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains; however, the term sometimes encompasses not only Transylvania proper, but also the historical... /Hunedoara County Hunedoara County Hunedoara is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with its capital city at Deva.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 485,712 and the population density was 69/km².*Romanians - 92%*Hungarians - 5%*Romas - 2%*Germans under 1%.... |
Retezat National Park | 1991 | |
Rodna Mountains Rodna Mountains Rodna Mountains are a subdivision of the Eastern Carpathians in Northern Romania. The name comes from the nearby Rodna Veche village.The Rodna Mountains have one of the longest continuous ridges in Romania, with over 50 km from west to east... |
Maramureş Maramures Maramureș may refer to the following:*Maramureș, a geographical, historical, and ethno-cultural region in present-day Romania and Ukraine, that occupies the Maramureș Depression and Maramureș Mountains, a mountain range in North East Carpathians... /Maramureş County Maramures County Maramureș is a county of Romania, in the Maramureș region. The county seat is Baia Mare.- History :* The 10th century frontier county of Borsova was founded by Stephen I of Hungary. Since then Máramaros served as the north-eastern border of the Hungarian Kingdom until 1920, the Trianon Peace... |
Rodna Natural Park | 1991 | |
Sânpetru Formation Sânpetru Formation The Sânpetru Formation is a Mesozoic geologic formation. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation. It is located near Sânpetru village, part of Sântămăria-Orlea commune.-Ornithischians:-Sauropods:-Theropods:... |
Transylvania Transylvania Transylvania is a historical region in the central part of Romania. Bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range, historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains; however, the term sometimes encompasses not only Transylvania proper, but also the historical... /Hunedoara County Hunedoara County Hunedoara is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with its capital city at Deva.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 485,712 and the population density was 69/km².*Romanians - 92%*Hungarians - 5%*Romas - 2%*Germans under 1%.... |
Sînpetru (paleontological site) | 1991 | |
Slătioara Slatioara Slătioara may refer to several places in Romania:* Slătioara, a commune in Olt County* Slătioara, a commune in Vâlcea County* Slătioara, a village in Strâmtura Commune, Maramureş County* Slătioara, a village in Râşca Commune, Suceava County... |
Moldavia Moldavia Moldavia is a geographic and historical region and former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding to the territory between the Eastern Carpathians and the Dniester river... /Suceava County Suceava County Suceava is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia and few villages in Transylvania, with the capital city at Suceava.- Demographics :... |
Slătioara Secular Forest | 1991 | |
Sibiu Sibiu Sibiu is a city in Transylvania, Romania with a population of 154,548. Located some 282 km north-west of Bucharest, the city straddles the Cibin River, a tributary of the river Olt... |
Transylvania Transylvania Transylvania is a historical region in the central part of Romania. Bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range, historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains; however, the term sometimes encompasses not only Transylvania proper, but also the historical... /Sibiu County Sibiu County Sibiu is a county of Romania, in the historical region Transylvania, with the capital city Sibiu.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 421,724 and the population density was 78/km².... |
The Historic Centre of Sibiu and its Ensemble of Squares | 2004 |
See also
- HistriaHistria (Sinoe)Ancient Histria or Istros , was a Greek colony or polis on the Black Sea coast, established by Milesian settlers to trade with the native Getae. It became the first Greek town on the present day Romanian territory. Scymnus of Chios , the Greek geographer and poet, dated it to 630 BC...
|| DobrujaDobrujaDobruja is a historical region shared by Bulgaria and Romania, located between the lower Danube river and the Black Sea, including the Danube Delta, Romanian coast and the northernmost part of the Bulgarian coast...
/Constanta CountyConstanta CountyConstanța is the name of a county in the Dobruja region of Romania. Its capital city is also named Constanța.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 715,151 and the population density was 101/km². The degree of urbanization is much higher than the Romanian average. In recent years the...
|| Ancient city of Histria - Peleş CastlePeles CastlePeleș Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914...
|| MunteniaMunteniaMuntenia is a historical province of Romania, usually considered Wallachia-proper . It is situated between the Danube , the Carpathian Mountains and Moldavia , and the Olt River to the west...
/Prahova CountyPrahova CountyPrahova is a county of Romania, in the historical region Muntenia, with the capital city at Ploieşti.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 829,945 and the population density was 176/km². It is Romania's most populated county, having a population density double than the country's mean...
|| Neo-Renaissance Castle - Romanian AthenaeumRomanian AthenaeumThe Romanian Athenaeum is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest, Romania and a landmark of the Romanian capital city. Opened in 1888, the ornate, domed, circular building is the city's main concert hall and home of the "George Enescu" Philharmonic and of the George Enescu annual international...
|| BucharestBucharestBucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
|| Romanian Athenaeum - Palace of the PatriarchatePalace of the PatriarchateThe Palace of the Chamber of Deputies is a building in Bucharest, Romania located on the plateau of Dealul Mitropoliei...
|| BucharestBucharestBucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
|| Palace of the Patriarchate - Parliament of RomaniaParliament of RomaniaThe Parliament of Romania is made up of two chambers:*The Chamber of Deputies*The SenatePrior to the modifications of the Constitution in 2003, the two houses had identical attributes. A text of a law had to be approved by both houses...
|| BucharestBucharestBucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
|| Parliament of Romania Building - Bucegi MountainsBucegi MountainsThe Bucegi Mountains are located in central Romania, south of the city Braşov. They are part of the Southern Carpathians group of the Carpathian Mountains....
|| Prahova CountyPrahova CountyPrahova is a county of Romania, in the historical region Muntenia, with the capital city at Ploieşti.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 829,945 and the population density was 176/km². It is Romania's most populated county, having a population density double than the country's mean...
/Brasov CountyBrasov CountyBrașov ; ) is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with the capital city at Brașov. The county incorporates within its boundaries most of the Medieval "lands" Burzenland and Făgăraș Land.-Demographics:...
|| Bucegi Mountains Natural Park - Cozia MonasteryCozia MonasteryCozia Monastery, erected close to Călimănești by Mircea cel Bătrân in 1388 and housing his tomb, is one of the most valuable monuments of national medieval art and architecture in Romania....
|| OlteniaOlteniaOltenia is a historical province and geographical region of Romania, in western Wallachia. It is situated between the Danube, the Southern Carpathians and the Olt river ....
/Valcea CountyVâlcea CountyVâlcea is a county of Romania, in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia...
|| Cozia Monastery - Iron GatesIron Gate (Danube)The Iron Gates The gorge lies between Romania in the north and Serbia in the south. At this point, the river separates the southern Carpathian Mountains from the northwestern foothills of the Balkan Mountains. The Romanian, Hungarian, Slovakian, Turkish, German and Bulgarian names literally mean...
|| BanatBanatThe Banat is a geographical and historical region in Central Europe currently divided between three countries: the eastern part lies in western Romania , the western part in northeastern Serbia , and a small...
/OlteniaOlteniaOltenia is a historical province and geographical region of Romania, in western Wallachia. It is situated between the Danube, the Southern Carpathians and the Olt river ....
/Mehedinti CountyMehedinti CountyMehedinţi is a county of Romania. It is mostly located in the historical province of Oltenia, with one municipality and three communes located in the Banat...
|| Iron Gates - Castelul CorvineştilorHunyad CastleThe Huniad Castle is a Gothic-Renaissance castle in Hunedoara , present-day Romania.- History :...
|| TransylvaniaTransylvaniaTransylvania is a historical region in the central part of Romania. Bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range, historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains; however, the term sometimes encompasses not only Transylvania proper, but also the historical...
/Hunedoara CountyHunedoara CountyHunedoara is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with its capital city at Deva.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 485,712 and the population density was 69/km².*Romanians - 92%*Hungarians - 5%*Romas - 2%*Germans under 1%....
|| Castelul Corvineştilor - Bran CastleBran CastleBran Castle , situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Braşov, is a national monument and landmark in Romania. The fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia, on DN73...
|| TransylvaniaTransylvaniaTransylvania is a historical region in the central part of Romania. Bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range, historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains; however, the term sometimes encompasses not only Transylvania proper, but also the historical...
/Brasov CountyBrasov CountyBrașov ; ) is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with the capital city at Brașov. The county incorporates within its boundaries most of the Medieval "lands" Burzenland and Făgăraș Land.-Demographics:...
|| Bran Castle - Neamţ CitadelNeamt CitadelNeamţ Citadel is a medieval fortress located in north-eastern part of Romania, near Târgu Neamţ, Neamţ County. It was built in 14th century Moldavia during Petru I of Moldavia's reign and expanded in the 15th century...
|| MoldaviaMoldaviaMoldavia is a geographic and historical region and former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding to the territory between the Eastern Carpathians and the Dniester river...
/Neamt CountyNeamt CountyNeamț is a county of Romania, in the historic region of Moldavia, with the county seat at Piatra Neamț. It has three communes, Bicaz-Chei, Bicazu Ardelean and Dămuc in Transylvania.-Demographics:...
|| Neamţ Citadel - Ceahlău MassifCeahlau MassifThe Ceahlău Massif is one of the most notorious mountains of Romania. It is part of the Bistriţa Mountains range of the Eastern Carpathians division, in Neamţ County, in the Moldavia region. The two most important peaks are Toaca and Ocolaşul Mare...
|| MoldaviaMoldaviaMoldavia is a geographic and historical region and former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding to the territory between the Eastern Carpathians and the Dniester river...
/Neamt CountyNeamt CountyNeamț is a county of Romania, in the historic region of Moldavia, with the county seat at Piatra Neamț. It has three communes, Bicaz-Chei, Bicazu Ardelean and Dămuc in Transylvania.-Demographics:...
|| Ceahlău Natural Park