Orthodox Easter Monday

📣 Traveler notes

Romania offers immense natural beauty, rich culture, and deep history. Visitors can explore scenic mountains, rural areas, historic cities, and the capital. The country has developed significantly since joining the European Union in 2007 and holds seven UNESCO world heritage sites (one natural and six cultural).

• Always shake hands when greeting people or entering a room.
• Remove shoes when entering private homes.
• Show high respect for the elderly.
• Be prepared for hosts to insist upon offers of food or drink.
• Allow women to pass first in doorways or seating areas.
• Maintain calm behavior even if under the influence of alcohol.
• Romanians are highly hospitable. When visiting a home, always remove your shoes. Courtesy is important, especially toward women (e.g., allowing them to pass first). Showing respect to the elderly is valued. When accepting an item, it is polite not to decline an offer insistently.