Things to Do in Hunedoara, Romania

Quick facts: The castle has 7 towers and its walls hide secret passages used by knights and guards. About 150,000 tourists visit it annually to admire its Gothic-Renaissance architecture.

Highlights: Inside, there is a preserved Gothic bridge spanning a deep moat up to 20 meters deep. Legends speak of a dark prison in one of the towers where important opponents of Prince Hunyadi were imprisoned.

Quick facts: The Densus Church has a unique Gothic portal, which is one of the oldest in Romania. The local altar is adorned with a wooden statue from the 15th century that expresses the unique artistic style of that period.

Highlights: The church preserves a fresco of St. George from the 14th century, which is one of the oldest religious paintings in the country. Around the church runs a quiet path lined with mighty oaks, providing an ideal place for a short rest and contemplation.

Quick facts: The tall fortress on the hill offers a panoramic view of the Mureș River and the surrounding landscape. It is said to have withstood almost a month without supplies during a 17th-century siege.

Highlights: The old bell towers served as watchpoints from which guards observed enemies tens of kilometers away. At night, the fortress echoed with a mysterious sound spreading through the valley, intended to scare off enemies.

Quick facts: More than 300 traditional houses, barns, and workshops from all over Romania create a living landscape. The open-air museum spans 100,000 square meters on the outskirts of a city.

Highlights: Some of the authentic wooden churches over 300 years old stand intact here, surrounded by meticulously preserved village life scenes. Visitors can touch century-old tools and crafts, stepping into the rustic life of Romanian farmers.