Cluj-Napoca

The main central square, dominated by the Gothic Church of St Michael and the statue of Matthias Corvinus. Leashed dogs are welcome on the square, though not inside the church.

A hill crowned by a former citadel, reached on foot up a steep stairway, with the best panorama over the city and river. Leashed dogs are welcome on the paths and the viewpoint.

The city's oldest park, with a boating lake, shaded avenues and the neoclassical Casino, bordered by the Cluj Arena. Leashed dogs are allowed along the paths.

A large university botanical garden famed for its glasshouses and Japanese garden. Pets are not admitted except guide dogs; choose the nearby Central Park instead.

A large forest at the edge of town, famous for its legends and laced with trails and bike paths. Ideal for long hikes, with dogs best kept leashed near the mountain-bike areas.

A cobbled old-town square, the heart of terrace life around its obelisk and the Franciscan church. Leashed dogs are welcome at the cafés' outdoor tables.