
The most important cities in Romania at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.

Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, is a sprawling metropolis that serves as the nation's primary economic, administrative, and cultural hub.
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Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania and a major hub for education, IT, and culture.
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Iași is often regarded as the cultural and academic capital of Romania, located in the northeastern part of the country near the border with Moldova.
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Constanța is Romania's largest port city and one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the country, with a history stretching back over…
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Brașov is a historic city nestled in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains, often considered one of the most beautiful urban centers in Romania.
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Galați is a major port city in eastern Romania, uniquely positioned at the confluence of the Danube, Siret, and Prut rivers.
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Oradea is a magnificent city in northwestern Romania, near the Hungarian border, and is considered the country's Art Nouveau capital.
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Romania's oil hub north of Bucharest.
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Brăila is a historic Danube port city that reached its peak of prosperity in the 19th century as Romania's primary grain trading hub.
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Arad is a historic city in western Romania, located on the banks of the Mureș River, very close to the Hungarian border.
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Bacău is a major industrial and cultural center in eastern Romania, strategically located at the confluence of the Bistrița and Siret rivers.
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Sibiu is a jewel of Transylvanian history and one of Romania's most charming cities.
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Suceava is a historic city in northeastern Romania, serving as the former capital of the Principality of Moldavia during its most glorious era (1388–…
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Mining town in Maramureș, home of the Baia Mare Painters' School.
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Buzău is a historic city in Romania, serving as a vital link between the southern plains of Bărăgan and the rolling hills of the Carpathian Curvature.
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Satu Mare is a vibrant multicultural city located in northwestern Romania, just a few kilometers from the Hungarian and Ukrainian borders.
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Botoșani is one of Romania's most significant cultural hubs, situated in the northern part of the Moldavia region.
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Danube city at the Iron Gates, on Roman Drobeta.
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Piatra Neamț is a stunning mountain city in eastern Romania, serving as the gateway to the Bicaz Gorges and Ceahlău Massif.
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Former capital of Wallachia with a princely court.
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Coronation city and symbol of the 1918 Great Union.
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Industrial city on the Olt River.
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Vaslui is a historic city in eastern Romania, serving as the capital of Vaslui County.
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Reșița is the capital of Caraș-Severin County in southwestern Romania.
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Giurgiu is a key Romanian port city on the Danube, serving as a vital transportation link between Romania and Bulgaria.
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Deva is the capital of Hunedoara County.
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Florești is a unique phenomenon in Romanian urban development, located in the immediate vicinity of Cluj-Napoca.
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County capital on the Vedea river.
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Bragadiru is a city in Ilfov County, near Bucharest.
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Mediaș is a city in Sibiu County, Transylvania.
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Câmpina is a city in Prahova County, known for the Iulia Hasdeu Castle.
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One of Europe's best-preserved medieval fortified towns (UNESCO).
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Roșiori de Vede is a historic municipality in southern Romania, located in Teleorman County.
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Dumbrăvița is a prime example of successful modern suburbanization in the Banat region, located just north of Timișoara.
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Petrila is a historic mining town in the Jiu Valley, nestled at the foot of the Parâng Mountains in Hunedoara County.
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Cugir is a prominent industrial city in Alba County, strategically positioned at the foothills of the Sureanu Mountains where the Cugir River flows i…
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Dudu is a rapidly expanding locality within the Chiajna commune in Ilfov County, situated on the western periphery of Bucharest.
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Gherla is a historic municipality in Cluj County, uniquely defined by its Armenian heritage, which earned it the name Armenopolis in the 18th century.
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Târnăveni is a municipality in Mureș County, Transylvania, situated along the Târnava Mică River.
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Lupeni is a city in the Jiu Valley, Hunedoara County.
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Vulcan is a significant mining city located in the Jiu Valley, Hunedoara County, surrounded by the rugged peaks of the Vâlcan and Retezat Mountains.
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Giroc is a premier locality in Timiș County, functioning as a vital and wealthy satellite city just south of Timișoara.
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Fetești-Gară is the primary residential and commercial district of the city of Fetești, located in Ialomița County.
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Orăștie is a historic municipality in Hunedoara County, Western Romania, originally established as one of the major seats of the Transylvanian Saxons…
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Valu lui Traian is a rapidly developing municipality in Constanța County, named after the ancient Roman defensive ramparts (Trajan's Wall) that trave…
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Roșu is a key residential locality within the Chiajna commune in Ilfov County, situated precisely at the northwestern edge of Bucharest.
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Balș is strategically located in southwestern Romania, within Olt County, acting as a historical gateway between the provinces of Oltenia and Munteni…
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Ștefănești is a city in Argeș County, located just east of Pitești, serving as a vital cultural and historical landmark in Romania.
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Râșnov, historically known as Rosenau, is a picturesque city in the Burzenland region of Transylvania, nestled at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains.
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Vicovu de Sus is a thriving city located in the northernmost part of Suceava County, in the historical region of Bukovina, right on the border with U…
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Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.