Unification of the Romanian Principalities Day

📣 Traveler notes

Romania is a culturally diverse country featuring mountainous landscapes, rural areas, and historic cities. Its infrastructure has improved significantly, particularly since joining the EU in 2007. The country has one natural and six cultural UNESCO world heritage sites.

• Follow local customs regarding greetings (handshakes or cheek kisses).
• Always remove shoes before entering private residences.
• Be sensitive to local history concerning national identity and foreign relations.
• Respect varying opinions on historical figures (e.g., Ceaușescu, Vlad the Impaler).
• Adhere to local social norms, especially concerning modesty and public behavior.
• Be mindful of sensitive ethnic topics (e.g., the Roma people, inter-ethnic tensions).
• Greet people with handshakes or cheek kisses. Use local greetings such as "Bună ziua" (Good day). Remove shoes before entering a private home. Women are often afforded priority on public transport, and showing respect to the elderly is appreciated. Do not make assumptions about Romania's historical relationship with the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union, nor should you generalize about the Romanian language or people.