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The Bicaz Gorge is an unbelievable nature’s creation, in the Neamt County, not far from the Bicaz town.
The Bicaz River, flow through the Hasmas Massif of the East Carpathians, and created on its way, an amazing landscape.
The serpentine road through the high stones of the mountains, give the impression of being a gigantic tunnel.
Many tourists take this route, along the National Way DN 12 C, and find here, between Bicaz and Lacul Rosu, the manifestation of the stone’s corrosion, under the strength of the water.
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After the Bicaz Gorge, the road passes through a new tunnel to another fairy tall region, the Red Lake.
This natural water reservoir war created in the year 1837, after an earthquake. The fall of the mountains stones stopped up the Verescheu River watercourse, and created a natural Lake, with a surface area of thirteen hectares.
The Lake is only ten metres deep, but because of the numerous firs’ trunks, that were flooded at the time, the going with the boat on the water surfaces is difficult.
The Lacul Rosu resort, developed in the region of of the lake, at an altitude of 983 m, is a splendid ski area, with three ski slopes and many hotels and restaurants for the tourists.
Hiking in the mountains is also a well-liked activity for the many travellers. Leave a Comment
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 The Peles Castle in Sinaia by Fam.Rauca
The edifice, placed in a English Park with fir trees and beautiful flowers, was build under the order of the King Carol I of Hohenzollern between 1873 and 1883, and its construction followed in 1896 until 1914, when the second floor of the castle was build.
The edifice, erected in the German neo-Renaissance style, became the summer residence of the king.
The architects which created the plans of the castle were Wilhelm von Doderer and Johann Schulz from Lemberg.
The second part of the building, in 1896, was made under the idea of the architects Karel Liman and André Lecomte de Noüy.
The central tower of the castle is 66 metres high.
Peles has 160 rooms furnish in an elegant style, and it was turned in a museum. In the museum’s collection there are valuable sculptures, porcelains, crystal chandeliers, oriental carpets, beautiful paintings and many others valuable objects. Leave a Comment
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 Predeal-view from the terrace
of the Orizont Hotel by Fam.Rauca, 1 more photos
In winter, this region is a paradise for the ski fanatics and in summer is a place to relax, to walk and to feel the fresh air of Carpathians Mountains.
The Bucegi Mountains, where this station is, represent an immense attraction for the numerous travellers.
There are many hotels, villas, pensions, restaurants, bars, play halls, and sport places, where the visitors of Predeal can spend their holiday time.
The Hotel Orizont is a great and modern edifice and a popular spa resort in the region.
An elegant Pension in Predeal is also “Casa romaneasca” (The Romanian house), where you can find a warm atmosphere and much hospitality.
The owner of the pension organises for the guests travelling tours through the mountains.
This house there is on the Mihail Saulescu Boulevard, Nr. 68,
and you can make contact with the owner, for reservations
by the phone number: 0268 45 71 13
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This important objektiv of Mldavia was built betwen 1466 and 1469 under the order of the prince Stephen the Great.
The prince was buried in the year 1504 in this monastery.
His tombstone is to be viewed in the church of Putna.
In the yard of the Monastery there is the statue of Mihai Eminescu, one of the greatest poets of the Romanians. Leave a Comment
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The Ceahlau Massif in the Neamt County is a part of the East Carpathians.
For the Inhabitants of the region, this mountain is also a sanctuary of feelings, and a protector of freedom.
The Ceahlau Mountain always was an attraction for the alpinists, for the sportspersons, and for the romantics.
The climb of the mountain is a right courage action for all.
The uppermost point of Ceahlau is Ocolasu Mare with a high of 1,907 metres.
Toaca has 1,904 metres, and Panaghia has 1,900 metres.
The Duruitoarea waterfall that fall from a height of twenty-five metres is an attraction and a thing to see for all, on the Ceahlau Massif.
The tourists can stay overnight on the mountain in the cottages that are to find here.
Fantanele and Dochia there are on the mountain, and the chalet Izvorul Muntelui there is on the feet of the mountain in the resort with the self name.
On the other side of the Ceahlau, at an altitude of 800 metres, the Durau resort is situated.
Here, you can find a monastery and a resort with many hotels, villas and pensions for the tourists. Leave a Comment
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 The church surrounded by
the wall by Mique
It is close to Brasov. Take a personal train to a little station called Ilieni which is one stop before Prejmer. When you get off here, walk to the village. If in doubt, it means cross the rails and follow the dirth road to the curve and beyond. At the end of the road, turn right. Then it should be the 1st of 2nd street on the left. At the end walk a little to the left and then turn right. From there you can see the citadel. If you can't find it ask people for ' Cetate' they'll direct you to it.
Take a one-way ticket to Ilieni because when you get out of the citadel you can walk to the square from where a minibus leaves every half hour for Brasov. It'll also allow you to get off at Harman. I haven't found where one can get on the minibus in Brasov. The one i came back with dropped us off at an obscure backstreet just a short distance from a main street and turned and drove off immediately . Leave a Comment
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 One of the old spa-hotels by Mique
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 Harman Citadel by Mique
Harman doesn't take very long to visit. Together with Prejmer it makes for an excellent (half) day trip.
Minibuses leave from the square in front of the citadel every half hour back to Brasov. Leave a Comment
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 Like an open wound by Mique
There is also a medieval wall. It doesn't surround much anymore nowadays but it is imbedded in people's gardens and even their houses. So following the wall can become a bit of a quest in itself.
The last thing to see here is the red rock. I've forgotten the romanian name unfortunately. It is about 4 km outside of Sebes. A very strange sight to see the green hills and then this large part of exposed rock in all kinds of pink-reddish colours. Leave a Comment
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