History travels: Former capitals of the Romanian provinces

History buffs looking to discover more of Romania’s past while travelling can add several sites to the to-visit list. They are the former capitals of the Romanian provinces and can make for one-day or weekend trips to discover local leaders, architecture and legends. Some of them are outlined below. Câmpulung Câmpulung is known as the first princely residence of Țara Românească (Wallachia). Basarab I, the ruler of Țara Românească, established the residence here in the 14

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