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See. Eastern Carpathians Experience dramatic peaks, roaming bears, and deep solitude in Transylvania's mountains. Transfăgărășan Highway Drive this scenic route through the southern Carpathian Mountains, open only in summer. Bridge of Lies Visit the first forged-iron bridge in Romania, a symbol of Sibiu with local legends. Museum of Romanian Records Explore Guinness-certified collections of corkscrews, flat irons, and other unique items in Bucharest.

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Lonely PlanetAug 20, 2026

15 of the most beautiful cemeteries to visit around the world

These beautiful cemeteries bring together history, architecture and landscape in spaces designed for remembrance and reflection.

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  • Highgate CemeteryPlaceLondon, United KingdomVolunteer guides run 75-minute tours.
  • SkogskyrkogårdenSightStockholm, SwedenA guided tour spotlights the history and architecture.
  • Julius Beer's mausoleumSightLondon, United KingdomModelled on the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
  • George Michael's understated graveSightLondon, United KingdomMarked with his birth name, Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou.
  • Hampstead HeathParkLondon, United KingdomThis grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to…
  • Holly VillageTrailLondon, United KingdomA Victorian Gothic gated community.
  • GlasnevinSuburbDublin, IrelandSign up for a guided tour to know more about Irish history.
  • Daniel O'Connell's cryptSightDublin, IrelandClimb its 198 steps for sweeping views of Dublin.
  • Botanic GardensGardenDublin, IrelandLocated in Glasnevin, Dublin, and Kilmacurragh, Co.
  • Glasgow NecropolisSightGlasgow, United KingdomA tour explains how those buried here helped build Glasgow.
  • Bridge of SighsSightGlasgow, United KingdomModeled on its Venetian namesake.
  • Monteath MausoleumSightGlasgow, United KingdomBased on Cambridge’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
  • John Knox MonumentSightGlasgow, United KingdomPredates the cemetery.
  • Provand's LordshipMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt is in the Townhead area, at the top of Castle Street within sight of Glasgow Cathedral and next to the St Mungo…
  • Atelier des LumièresArts centreParis, FranceDécouvrez l'Atelier des Lumières, un centre d'art numérique offrant des expositions immersives et digitales à Paris.
  • Greta Garbo's graveSightStockholm, SwedenMarked simply with her name in gold, per her wish.
  • PowązkiSightWarsaw, PolandTake a walking tour and time your visit for All Saints Day.
  • Irena Sendler's graveSightWarsaw, PolandHelped rescue 2500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto.
  • Warsaw Rising MuseumMuseumWarsaw, PolandThe institution of the museum was established in 1983, but no construction work took place for many years.
  • PrazeresSightLisbon, PortugalBest explored on a self-guided tour.
  • Palmela MausoleumSightLisbon, PortugalEurope's largest private mausoleum, holding up to 200 remains.
  • Merry CemeterySightSăpânța, RomaniaA walking tour covers Stan Ioan Pătraș's work in detail.
  • Gamla Enskede neighborhoodNeighborhoodStockholm, Sweden
  • Campo de Ourique MarketMarketLisbon, Portugal
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The GuardianAug 18

Transylvania beyond the spooky castles: a family adventure in Romania’s mountains

Forget the vampire tales – the Eastern Carpathians deliver dramatic peaks, roaming bears and deep solitude As the sun disappears behind the high tree line, our campfire spits and crackles. Four plump trout are sizzling on a flame-heated slab of rock, a cooking technique used by people in the Gurghiu mountains, part of Transylvania’s Eastern Carpathians, for centuries. Apart from gentle birdsong…

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  • Gurghiu mountainsTrailToplița, Romaniapart of Eastern Carpathians, offers solitude and wild zones
  • Organicle LodgeHotelSâncrăieni, Romaniaquiet cabin with spruce bedroom, lounge, and kitchen
  • Lacul Sfânta AnaSightMohoș, Romaniaonly volcanic lake in Romania, surrounded by forest
  • Mohoş Peat BogSightMohoș, Romaniaarea with trees and curious plant life, feels like ice age
  • Medveles SzékelyföldSightHarghita County, Romaniaobservatory where bears are fed
  • Vila AdelaGuest houseLacu Roșu, Romaniaorange house with fairy houses, windmills, and animal statues
  • Suhardul MicSightLacu Roșu, Romaniamajestic limestone massif
  • Bicaz GorgeSightToplița, Romaniaarea with massive rock walls and structures
  • Piatra AltaruluiSightToplița, Romaniasummit marked with a metal cross
  • Lázár CastleSightToplița, Romaniamedieval manor house with a tower to climb
  • Casa SamirHotelToplița, Romaniaoffers wildlife photography and nature tours
  • Turul GuesthouseHotelHarghita County, Romaniawooden lodges with hot tubs and a big trampoline
  • Mini Transylvania ParkSightHarghita County, Romaniafeatures detailed models of Transylvanian castles
  • Insect ParkSightHarghita County, Romanialarge-scale, moving models of insects
  • Harghita MădărașSightHarghita County, Romaniahighest peak in the Harghita mountains
  • Băile HomorodSightHarghita County, Romaniaresort with a forest hide for bear watching
  • Zetea lakeSightHarghita County, Romanialake where bears sometimes come to drink
  • KayaKingPlaceHarghita County, Romaniaoffers kayaking on Zetea lake
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 10

3 New Italian Rail Journeys for History Buffs, Design Lovers, and Culinary Travelers

Planning your next fall getaway? These dreamy Italian train trips will be available to book this fall.

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AfarJul 29

These 6 National Parks in Europe Have Glacial Lakes, Nearby Chalets, and Way Fewer Tourists

Climbing a 396-step metal staircase bolted to the side of an extinct volcanic crater in Iceland, I thought about how underrated many of Europe’s national parks are. There were no crowds nor viewpoints ...

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The GuardianJun 12

Hairpin bends and bears on the highway: readers’ favourite European road trips

From Iceland to Italy, you share your best adventures behind the wheel • Tell us about your favourite European hike – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Jeremy Clarkson described Romania’s Transfăgărășan Highway as “one unbroken grey ribbon of motoring perfection”. The route (the second highest in Romania after the Transalpina) with its hairpin bends and climbs over the mountain was thril…

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  • Transfăgărășan HighwayTrailCurtea de Argeș, RomaniaSecond highest route in Romania, with hairpin bends.
  • Bâlea LakeSightAvrig, RomaniaSection of road open only summer, proved beautiful.
  • Ellison HotelHotelCastlebar, IrelandThe favourite hotel of the writer in Castlebar.
  • Ring of KerryTrailKillarney, IrelandPeninsula drive with incredibly varied scenery.
  • BurrenSightEnnis, IrelandDiscover the Burren, a rocky limestone paradise on the Wild Atlantic Way shaped over time.
  • GlassilaunSightClifden, IrelandGlassilaun Beach - Discover sights like Glassilaun Beach and many other highlights of Ireland.
  • HardangerfjordSightBergen, NorwaySecond longest fjord in Norway.
  • FlåmTrain stationAurland, NorwayVillage visited for a sauna and dip.
  • MyrkdalenTrailVoss, NorwayRoad with hairpin bends, waterfalls, and descent.
  • VikøyriNeighborhoodLærdal, NorwayVillage at the end of an exciting descent.
  • NeseNeighborhoodBergen, NorwaySecluded village on the western shore of Arnafjorden.
  • SognefjordSightBergen, NorwayNorway’s longest and deepest fjord.
  • DingjaNeighborhoodSolund, NorwayThe village is located along the Sognesjøen, near the mouth of the Sognefjorden, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of…
  • ring roadTrailReykjavík, IcelandDrove the whole country on this road.
  • Falkirk WheelSightFalkirk, United KingdomIt opened in 2002 as part of the Millennium Link project, reconnecting the two canals for the first time since the…
  • KelpiesAttractionFalkirk, United KingdomThe Helix is a park and major tourist attraction covering 350 hectares.
  • Scone PalaceSightPerth, United KingdomAncestral seat of Earls of Mansfield, built in red sandstone with a castellated roof, it is an example of the Gothic…
  • Dunrobin CastleTrain stationGolspie, United KingdomMost northerly of Scotland’s great houses.
  • Caithness coastlineSightWick, United KingdomSpectacular coastline, mainland Britain's most northerly point.
  • Dunnet HeadSightThurso, United KingdomMainland Britain's most northerly point.
  • River BothyCaféBerriedale, United KingdomSitting on the North Bank of the Berriedale River, just off the A9 and the NC500 route, The River Bothy is a little…
  • Romantische StrasseTrailWürzburg, GermanyThemed tourist route through Bavaria.
  • Paesano PizzaRestaurantGlasgow, United Kingdom
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The GuardianJun 7

‘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
  • HolidayBarHelsinki, 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 NiloBarNaples, 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 HouseAttractionKing's Lynn, United Kingdomroyal family home
  • Danube deltaGardenTulcea, RomaniaOccurring where the Danube River empties into the Black Sea, most of the Danube Delta lies in Romania, with a small…
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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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National GeographicOct 30, 2014

10 of the World’s Most Haunted Cities

These notoriously frightful cities are beset with ghastly, ghostly close encounters. Glasgow, Scotland: Glasgow is home to the sprawling Southern Necropolis (“City of the Dead”), the resting place of ...

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  • Centro de Arte Reina SofíaArts centreMadrid, SpainCentral building was formerly a hospital
  • Linares PalaceSightMadrid, SpainOnce wracked by family scandal
  • Southern NecropolisSightGlasgow, United KingdomResting place of approximately a quarter million souls
  • Diplomat HotelHotelBaguio, PhilippinesNow abandoned, said to be haunted by nuns
  • Hotel KurrajongHotelCanberra, AustraliaRoom 214 haunted by former Prime Minister Ben Chifley
  • Old Parliament HouseAttractionCanberra, AustraliaAnother of Canberra's haunted spots
  • The AlamoParkSan Antonio, United StatesThe Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event and military engagement in the Texas Revolution.
  • torture museumMuseumSighișoara, RomaniaRegales visitors with tools of 'Vlad the Impaler’s' trade
  • Holy Trinity ChurchPlace of worshipSighișoara, RomaniaMedieval city's church reached by covered stairway
  • Ypsilon bridgeSightDrammen, Norway
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