At an altitude of 2,291 m, on Mount Caraiman, a cross was erected, in honor of the heroes of the nation fallen in the First World War. The cross was built between 1926-1928 and is also known as the " Caraiman Cross ".
The historical monument is unique in Europe, especially by the altitude at which it is located, but also by the imposing height of 28 m.
The construction work was started at the initiative of Queen Mary and King Ferdinand I of Romania, in memory of the Cefer heroes who fell on duty during the war, in the battles against the Central Powers.
Before the Communist regime was installed, the cross was illuminated only on the night of the Feast of the Great Mary and of the Ascension of the Lord, when it is Heroes Day.
Currently, the Caraiman Cross is illuminated by 300 bulbs, being visible from the town of Busteni, which is at the base of the mountain and beyond.
Babele - a monument of nature, formed over time due to rain and wind erosion. The mountainous peak with the maximum altitude of 2,292 m (Baba Mare peak) consists of conglomerates and sandstone.
It is an important tourist objective from which you can go to Omu Peak (2,505 m), to the springs and cave of Ialomita, to the Cross on the Caraiman massif, to the Piatra Arsa and Peak with Dor huts.
Sphinx - a monument of nature, formed over time due to rain and wind erosion.
The huge, lonely rock is made up of conglomerates.
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