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A significant part of the Southern Carpathians, the majestic Retezat Mountains is one of the highest mountain ranges in the region and is popular worldwide for its landscapes, its hiking trails and its breathtaking beauty. Various hiking tours are organized here which take the visitor through the different terrains and landscapes and get them acquainted with the varied flora and fauna of the region. The range also features various other attractions like the Peleaga peak, the highest peak of the range at 2509 meters (8231.62 feet) and also Bucura Lake, the largest glacial lake in Romania.

In order to learn about the civilization and history, surrounding the town of Deva visit the Museum of Dacian and Roman Catholic Civilization Museum. Established in the year 1882, the museum showcases exhibits based on archaeological collection, natural sciences, and ethnographic collections. The museum is housed in a beautiful 17th-century building, the Magna Curia Palace. Visit the museum with your friends or family to understand more about Romanian culture.

Easily visible from the surrounding settlements, the Sureanu Mountains is a prominent part of the Parâng range in the Carpathian Mountain and is an actively ascended peak throughout the year. Lying close to the Jiu Valley, there are numerous well-marked hiking trails that take the visitor through a series of different landscapes and varied habitats. It features various rugged peaks, deep gorges, pleasant meadows and wide forested areas. With majority of the peaks going above 2000 meters (6561.68 feet), the range primarily consists of limestone and there are also present various interesting caves like Sura Mare, Cioclovina and Tecuri.

Having been featured in many movies and series as a typical fairytale castle, the Corvin Castle is a majestic work of beautiful architecture that features towering buttresses and showcases features of a typical Transylvanian castle. It is characterized by pointed turrets and was built in 1446 in a Gothic-Renaissance style. One of the main attractions of the town of Hunedoara, the castle was built by the order of Iancu of Hunedoara, the leading Hungarian military and political figure during the 15th Century, and can be accessed by a drawbridge over the river below. The architecture of the castle is mesmerizing for sure, but the interior, with its middle-aged artifacts and beautiful paintings, is equally amazing. A tour of the castle takes the visitor through the main Knight's hall, the dungeon, and other important sections inside. Today, the castle is accessible to the public and serves as a museum.

Constructed between the 1st centuries BC and AD, the Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains offer a unique insight into the defensive strategies, military techniques, architecture and social life of the people of this region. The remains of six fortresses make up the entire site and include the ruins at Banita, Capalna, Costesti-Blidaru, Costesti-Cetauie, Luncani-Piatra Rosie and Sarmisegetuza. An interesting amalgamation of religious and military elements are seen in the way the structures were built from elements of the classical to late European Iron Age. The Dacians were conquered by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, when the capital Sarmizegetusa Regia was overrun and Decebalus, who had united the Dacian Kingdoms concentrated his forces in the Orastie Mountains committed suicide. Post the Roman invasion of Dacia, the fortresses fell into disuse. The remains of the fortresses however still tell a powerful story.

Protecting rare and varied species of plants and animals, along with preservation of the rich hydrology, geology and paleontology, the Gradistea Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park is focused on sustainable conservation of the important natural resources and the various landscapes prevalent here. It forms an integral part of the Şureanu Mountains, features the picturesque Orăștie and the Sebeşului Mountains as a background and is surrounded by the scenic Haţeg and the Orăştie valleys. Visitors here can explore the various paths that take them through the lush meadows, dense forests, gentle streams and lakes and historically important monuments and sites. Some of the caves having archeological significance include Ponorici, Cioclovina cu Apă, Peştera Bolii and many more.