Dracula's Castle (Poenari) located right on the crest of the mountain above the hydroelectric Vidraru-Located on the mountain spur Caprisoara at an altitude of 850 meters, protected by steep slopes, city guards Poienari centuries into the Arges gorge.
Following archaeological research has determined that it was built in the late thirteenth century, before the reign of Vlad the Impaler and made part of a strategic plan to defend the northern border of Wallachia. Vlad Tepes, called Dracula, the city rebuilt and strengthened.
The defense walls are 2-3 meters thick. Entry into the city was made under the stone tower on a bridge. Once up this bridge, the city became completely isolated.
Access to the city is climbing the 1,480 steps in a beech forest. Reached the top of the mountain, guests will enjoy a city view impressive, which will not be forgotten.
Vidraru Dam - Lake storage was founded in 1966 Vidraru and is located on the river, an area 28 km long. Located between the mountains and Ghitu forehead, add rivers Goat Lake, Buda and of several direct tributaries: River Lady, topology, Valea lui Stan and clear.
Vidraru Dam was at the time of inauguration, the fifth in Europe and ninth in the world among similar buildings. Dam construction lasted five and a half years and supports the slopes and Vidraru Pleasa. Maximum water depth is 155 m high dam near 166 m.
Arges Arges Valley with keys
Curtea de Arges Monastery - built of stone Albesti, with the founder on Neagoe (1512 - 1521) is one of the most famous historical monuments in Romania. His fame is linked to the legend of Master Manole is known worldwide. Princely Church, built by Basarab family in the XIV century, is a classic Byzantine church, a monument of Romanian medieval art and architecture. Here are frescoes from different periods of time, but most valuable are those dates are during Vladislav I Vlaicu rulers and Radu I.
Princely church of Curtea de Arges
Ruins of San Nicoara of Curtea de Arges
(Translated by Google Translate)
Following archaeological research has determined that it was built in the late thirteenth century, before the reign of Vlad the Impaler and made part of a strategic plan to defend the northern border of Wallachia. Vlad Tepes, called Dracula, the city rebuilt and strengthened.
The defense walls are 2-3 meters thick. Entry into the city was made under the stone tower on a bridge. Once up this bridge, the city became completely isolated.
Access to the city is climbing the 1,480 steps in a beech forest. Reached the top of the mountain, guests will enjoy a city view impressive, which will not be forgotten.
Vidraru Dam - Lake storage was founded in 1966 Vidraru and is located on the river, an area 28 km long. Located between the mountains and Ghitu forehead, add rivers Goat Lake, Buda and of several direct tributaries: River Lady, topology, Valea lui Stan and clear.
Vidraru Dam was at the time of inauguration, the fifth in Europe and ninth in the world among similar buildings. Dam construction lasted five and a half years and supports the slopes and Vidraru Pleasa. Maximum water depth is 155 m high dam near 166 m.
Arges Arges Valley with keys
Curtea de Arges Monastery - built of stone Albesti, with the founder on Neagoe (1512 - 1521) is one of the most famous historical monuments in Romania. His fame is linked to the legend of Master Manole is known worldwide. Princely Church, built by Basarab family in the XIV century, is a classic Byzantine church, a monument of Romanian medieval art and architecture. Here are frescoes from different periods of time, but most valuable are those dates are during Vladislav I Vlaicu rulers and Radu I.
Princely church of Curtea de Arges
Ruins of San Nicoara of Curtea de Arges
(Translated by Google Translate)
Services
Attractions and activities in the surrounding area:
- Artistic and historical sites
- Churches and monasteries
Sport and activities in the surrounding area:
- Hiking
- Mountain bike
