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The natural reservation area of ‘The garden of the dragons’ is a geological structure of rocks formed through the natural breaking off of huge blocks of sandstone. The reservation covers an area of about three hectares, is unique in the world and impresses with its appearance and complexity of the cliffs.
Almaş, the reservation is a vast phenomenon of destructive destruction and erosion ... more >>
The Lady’s Rocks’ is within a conservation area of national interest located in Suceava county under the administrative jurisdiction of CâmpulungMoldovenesc.
Legend 1:
It is said that a long time ago, so long that it’s lost in the mist of time, that land was ruled by a very wealthy king. He was so rich, that his wealth and goods could not fit into his castle. Those possessions were c ... more >>
In Romanian mythology, Meșterul Manole (roughly: The master builder Manole) was the chief architect of the Curtea de Argeș Monastery in Wallachia.
Curtea de Arges Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries in Romania and a must-see attraction if you’re looking to discover centuries-old religious sites. It’s the monumental church and its unique architectural style that make this monas ... more >>
Near Slănic Prahova, Prahova County, there is a small salt mountain beside a salt-lake, called Baia Baiului. It has the appearance of a cup on its side, with the salt-lake in the cup, overshadowed by the mountain.
The lake was always cold, and over thirty meters deep. Experts who examined this lake many years ago found in it fresh water springs. They predicted correctly that the fresh water w ... more >>
The Living Fire is a natural phenomenon. It is explained by the existence of natural gas which escapes through the crust and in contact with the sun’s heat, it is set alight. On these lands, these flames flickering in the wind can be seen by everyone. Sometimes, they are mighty tall and impressive and other times, they barely flicker, depending on the natural gas pressure inside the Earth’s ... more >>
It is not known exactly how the Iele appeared. Some say they are daughters of the Moon. Others say daughters are Alexandru Macedon's daughters who drank the living water that he kept for old age. Girls have become fairies, immortal factions that have flown in the desert and in places where the foot of man has never fallen.
The Iele are feminine mythical creatures in Romanian mythology. The ... more >>
Dracula is more than 100 years old and still alive! Dracula is a fictional character inspired by the real historical character Vlad Ţepeş.
Vlad Tepes was born in December 1431 in the fortress of Sighisoara, Romania. Vlad's father, governor of Transylvania, had been inducted into the Order of the Dragon about one year before. The order — which could be compared to the Knights of the Hos ... more >>
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