Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania

Capital City

This small Transylvanian town of 31,335 people is dominated by its Hungarian majority, making it a cultural enclave within Romania. The local education system is robust, with several prestigious secondary schools dating back centuries. However, the town's bureaucracy can be a persistent headache, and the threat of flooding looms after a devastating incident in 2005. For those seeking an authentic Szekler-Hungarian experience in Transylvania, Odorheiu Secuiesc may be the right fit - but the challenges of living in this isolated outpost won't suit everyone.