CNN Travel has compiled a list of 25 destinations it believes are worth visiting in 2025, and Romania is among them, along with exotic destinations in Asia, Latin America, Africa and, of course, Europe. CNN’s recommendation comes after Vogue magazine also opened its list of ten best places to visit in 2025 with Romania at the end of last year. Here’s how Romania is described by CNN Travel: “There aren’t many places left in Europe that still have that undiscovered vibe, but Romania is among them. It’s a gift in these days of over-tourism because here’s a country that has everything from Black Sea resorts to the extraordinary beauty of the Carpathian Mountains, and which seems to be trying to increase its visitor numbers in a sustainable way. Yes, there’s Dracula at Bran Castle, but for other medieval Gothic delights in Transylvania and beyond, try Timișoara, Cluj Napoca, Sibiu, Brasov and Sebeș. The capital Bucharest has a charming Old Center, now a bit overcrowded with tourist bars and restaurants, but the city’s recent history is still a major attraction. The impressive former luxurious former home of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his vast Parliament Palace are well worth exploring. These contrast with the extreme hardships he imposed on the country’s population, described in the tiny but essential Museum of Communism. A more idyllic past can still be found in the Romanian countryside. There is perhaps no better way to explore this than the recently launched Via Transilvanica, a 1,400km hiking trail through rural landscapes and villages seemingly frozen in time.”
CNN named Romania on its list of top destinations in 2025
