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See. Bridge of Lies The first forged-iron bridge in Romania, known for legends about collapsing if someone lies on it. Museum of Romanian Records Guinness-certified for the world's largest collections of corkscrews and flat irons, plus 150,000 Romanian stamps.

Eat. sarmale Delicious traditional Romanian dish. mămăligă Polenta, a staple of Romanian cuisine. mici Spicy, skinless sausages, often barbecued and served with beer.

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The GuardianJun 7, 2026

‘I don’t think we’ve ever felt closer’: five writers on their most memorable family holidays

Rallying the kids can be chaotic and frustrating, but from Interrailing all the way to Turkey to Vespa rides in Naples, these trips brought families together Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for nine years running, but arriving in Helsinki, dishevelled from one of my first flights with my nine-month-old baby, I was less interested in national rankings and more in having a nic…

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  • Quartieri SpagnoliNeighborhoodNaples, ItalySpanish quarter
  • KallioNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandcool neighbourhood with terraces
  • Hobo HotelHotelHelsinki, Finlandkitted out with travel cots and highchairs
  • HolidayRestaurantHelsinki, Finlandbar with paloma cocktails
  • Lake KukuljärviSightSalo, Finlandlake reached by hiking through pine forest
  • SantalahtiSightKotka, Finlandcottages steps from the sea in Kotka
  • MajamajaHotelHelsinki, Finlandoff-grid cabins perched on rocks
  • Lonna islandSightHelsinki, Finlandmilitary outpost turned summer escape with sauna
  • NeaTourPlaceNaples, ItalyVespa tour company
  • Bar NiloRestaurantNaples, Italyhomage to Maradona, lock of his hair
  • VesuviusSightNaples, Italymountain climb in midday heat
  • Blue GrottoSightCapri, Italysea cave with azure blue water
  • Sandringham estateSightKing's Lynn, United Kingdomroyal family’s Norfolk retreat
  • Experience FreedomPlaceKing's Lynn, United Kingdomglamping arm of the Caravan and Motorhome Club
  • St Margaret’s BaySightDover, United Kingdomholiday camp near Dover
  • Old HunstantonNeighborhoodKing's Lynn, United Kingdomvillage on the north Norfolk coast
  • Sandringham HouseSightKing's Lynn, United Kingdomroyal family home
  • Danube deltaSightTulcea, Romania
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Atlas ObscuraDec 2, 2025

The Bridge of Lies in Sibiu, Romania

This is the first forged-iron bridge in Romania, and one of the most important symbols of the city. Due to the fact that it was the first bridge not built on pillars, it was called the “lying” bridge—in German, “liegen,” which sounded similar to the word for telling lies, “lügen.” And thus the locals began calling it the Bridge of Lies, which is why the legends around its name appeared. The leg…

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  • Bridge of LiesSightFirst forged-iron bridge in Romania, symbol of the city
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Atlas ObscuraNov 12, 2025

Museum of Romanian Records in Bucharest, Romania

Hidden in Bucharest’s quieter streets lies a collector’s playground like no other. The Museum of Romanian Records doesn’t just claim fame—it’s officially Guinness-certified for housing the world’s largest assemblies of corkscrews and flat irons, with over 30,000 corkscrews (including one made from an 18th-century fragment of the London Bridge), and more than 35,000 irons ranging from primitive…

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