The Top 50

Cities in Romania

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.

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Bucharest
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Bucharest

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
state-capital

Cluj-Napoca

Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania and a major hub for education, IT, and culture.

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Iași
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Iași

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
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Constanța

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
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Brașov

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
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Galați

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
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Oradea

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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Ploiești
state-capital

Ploiești

Romania's oil hub north of Bucharest.

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Brăila
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Brăila

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
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Arad

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
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Bacău

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
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Sibiu

Sibiu is a jewel of Transylvanian history and one of Romania's most charming cities.

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Suceava
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Suceava

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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Baia Mare
state-capital

Baia Mare

Mining town in Maramureș, home of the Baia Mare Painters' School.

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Buzău
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Buzău

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
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Satu Mare

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
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Botoșani

Botoșani is one of Romania's most significant cultural hubs, situated in the northern part of the Moldavia region.

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Drobeta-Turnu Severin
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Drobeta-Turnu Severin

Danube city at the Iron Gates, on Roman Drobeta.

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Piatra Neamț
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Piatra Neamț

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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Târgoviște
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Târgoviște

Former capital of Wallachia with a princely court.

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Alba Iulia
state-capital

Alba Iulia

Coronation city and symbol of the 1918 Great Union.

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Slatina
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Slatina

Industrial city on the Olt River.

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Vaslui
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Vaslui

Vaslui is a historic city in eastern Romania, serving as the capital of Vaslui County.

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Reșița
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Reșița

Reșița is the capital of Caraș-Severin County in southwestern Romania.

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Giurgiu
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Giurgiu

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
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Deva

Deva is the capital of Hunedoara County.

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Florești
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Florești

Florești is a unique phenomenon in Romanian urban development, located in the immediate vicinity of Cluj-Napoca.

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Alexandria
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Alexandria

County capital on the Vedea river.

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Bragadiru
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Bragadiru

Bragadiru is a city in Ilfov County, near Bucharest.

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Mediaș
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Mediaș

Mediaș is a city in Sibiu County, Transylvania.

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Câmpina
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Câmpina

Câmpina is a city in Prahova County, known for the Iulia Hasdeu Castle.

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Sighișoara
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Sighișoara

One of Europe's best-preserved medieval fortified towns (UNESCO).

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Roșiori de Vede
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Roșiori de Vede

Roșiori de Vede is a historic municipality in southern Romania, located in Teleorman County.

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Dumbrăvița
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Dumbrăvița

Dumbrăvița is a prime example of successful modern suburbanization in the Banat region, located just north of Timișoara.

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Petrila
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Petrila

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
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Cugir

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
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Dudu

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
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Gherla

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
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Târnăveni

Târnăveni is a municipality in Mureș County, Transylvania, situated along the Târnava Mică River.

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Lupeni
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Lupeni

Lupeni is a city in the Jiu Valley, Hunedoara County.

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Vulcan
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Vulcan

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
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Giroc

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
city

Fetești-Gară

Fetești-Gară is the primary residential and commercial district of the city of Fetești, located in Ialomița County.

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Orăștie
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Orăștie

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
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Valu lui Traian

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
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Roșu

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
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Balș

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
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Ștefănești

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
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Râșnov

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
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Vicovu de Sus

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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Frequently asked questions

What are the largest cities in Romania?

This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.

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