Hunedoara

Hunedoara County lies in western Transylvania and holds several of Romania's most significant heritage sites. Corvin Castle in Hunedoara city, a Gothic-Renaissance fortress that became the residence of Transylvanian voivode Iancu de Hunedoara, is one of Europe's largest castles. The county also holds the UNESCO World Heritage Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa Regia, the pre-Roman capital of the Dacian kingdom, and the ruins of Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa, the first Roman capital of the province of Dacia. To the south, Retezat National Park protects a glacial-lake landscape with over 80 lakes and alpine meadows.

May through October offers the mildest weather for touring the castles and hiking Retezat National Park.

Local buses and minibuses connect the main towns within the county. For rural areas, a car is recommended.

• Deva
• Hunedoara
• Petrosani
• Orastie
• Hateg
• Brad
• Lupeni
• Vulcan
• Petrila
• Uricani
• Simeria
• Geoagiu
• Calan
• Retezat National Park

The county shares Transylvania's traditional Romanian table: sarmale (cabbage rolls), mămăligă (polenta), and grilled meats, alongside local țuică (plum brandy).

1. Tour Corvin Castle, one of Europe's largest medieval castles.
2. Visit the UNESCO-listed Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa Regia and the Roman ruins at Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa.
3. Hike Retezat National Park's glacial lakes and alpine meadows.