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The heroes’ mausoleum of Marasesti

by Fam.Rauca

This Mausoleum was built in Marasesti, to the honour of the First World War heroes.Here, into this region, it had been the famous battle of Marasesti.The monument is a giant tomb for all the soldiers that given up here their ghost, during this conflict.

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Ceahlau Mountain

by Fam.Rauca

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...

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The Red Lake (Lacul Rosu)

by Fam.Rauca

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.

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Cheile Bicazului (The Bicaz Gorge)

by Fam.Rauca

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.I would recommend you to take this way!

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Peles, the marvellous castle in the mountains

by Fam.Rauca

The precious resort of Sinaia, “the pearl of Carpathians”, situated in the foothills of the Bucegi Mountains is the place where the castle Peles was construct.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...

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Predeal, a winter paradise

by Fam.Rauca

Predeal is a well-liked ski area and a solicited travelling place for the many tourists and sportspersons that come here every year, in winter as well as in summer.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...

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Putna Monastery

by Fam.Rauca

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.

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On your way round

by Stevib

We based ourselves in Onesti (pronounced honech). This town is situated in the Bacau region Moldavia County not far from the Carpathian Mountains. From here we took our car and explored. There are some fascinating places around the area.Slanic Moldova is a Spa village where under communism people came to take the varied and unique medicinal waters that flow from the surrounding mountains. There are sanatoriums and massage therapy studio’s dotted around the village. Sadly the village has declined since the fall of communism. The private funds not being available for the upkeep with visitor numbers falling in the post Ceausescu years. No doubt in the fullness of time it will qualify for EU grant aiding and will become a very expensive private spa area. Visit while you can.Tg. Ocna salt mine is only 10km away from Slanic Moldova and is unique in the region. Salt has been mined here since...

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Caves and Caverns off the Beaten Path

by ERIKJMAY

I was here also in May of 2005 on a mission trip. I cannot remember the names of the places we visited when we were there, but, I remember places. This is a great place to go.We actually saw a Dachia (small cheep car) being washed by it's owner sideways in the creek bed. That was bad, but good as well. The water is so clean, there is no soap needed. We drank from this water and it was ice cold, and clear as the eye can see. There are also some cavities and caverns along this path. We saw 2 rock climbers decending from here. It is the place to go to realize there is life without a cell phone.

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Orthodox monasteries - Namaiesti

by josephescu

Nuns monastery situated in very picturesque area. The monastic complex was build by Neagoe Basarab in the 13th century. with its church building being excavated in the stone of the hill. The legend says that at the Namaiesti monastery St. Andrew was guided to the wise Dacian hermit but unfortunately he was not there. So Andrew said nemo est (the Latin expression for "is nobody") - people kept these words and named the monastery Nama-iesti.Location:village of Namaesti, Comuna Valea Mare-Pravat, Arges county(5 km from Campulung city)

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