Architectural Oddities in Romania

Discover 8 places tagged “architectural oddities” in Romania.

Bucharest, Romania

The House of Ceaușescu

The kitsch mansion of the former Romanian president Nicolae Ceaușescu features a golden bathroom.

Houses with eyes.

Sibiu's Houses with Eyes

Something's watching you.

Iulia Hasdeu Castle.

Câmpina, Romania

Iulia Hasdeu Castle

This eccentric folly house was designed by Romanian thinker Bogdan-Petriceicu Hasdeu, with a helping hand from his deceased daughter's spirit.

Wallachia, Romania

Poenari Castle

The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.

A path leads to the One Wood Monastery (Flickr/cod_gabriel)

Frâncești, Romania

One Wood Monastery

A Romanian church built from one single oak.

Mogosoaia Palace, Mogosoaia, Romania. (Liliana Suruceanu/Atlas Obscura)

Mogoșoaia, Romania

Mogoșoaia Palace

17th century palace once a meeting place for politicians.

Arch of Triumph, Bucharest, Romania. (Liliana Suruceanu/AtlasObscura)

Bucharest, Romania

Arcul de Triumf

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

Horezu Monastery, Valcea County, Romania. (Liliana Suruceanu/Atlas Obscura)

Romanii de Jos, Romania

Horezu Monastery

Religious structure known for its sculpted details.