A great combination of attractions to visit in one day is the pairing of Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace. Neither are far from Bucharest and together they create quite a pleasant, balanced day trip. Start with the village of Snagov, where you’ll find Snagov Monastery alone on an island in the lake there. The monastery, while beautiful in its own right, is fabled to be where Vlad the Impaler was laid to rest. Then it’s across to the 17th-century mansion that is Mogosoaia Palace. Admire the complex design of the palace and take a stroll through the enchanting grounds that envelop it, home to greenhouses and St. George’s Church.
