Red Lake is a natural dam lake formed in 1837 and located near the foot of Hasmasul Bicaz Mare, near Gheorgheni the county. After the lake size measurements since 1987 are: 2830 m perimeter, area 114,676 m˛, the accumulated water volume 587,503 mł.
It is the largest natural mountain lake in Romania. Was formed by the collapse of a flank of Mount Ghilcos. Its name comes from Red Creek crossing red layers of iron oxides and hydroxides. German is called "Mördersee" ("Killer Lake" in l.magh. "Gyilkos" = "murderer"), because - according to legend - landslides buried as a shepherd with his flock.
Lazar Castle is one of the most impressive residences of nobility in Transylvania.
The gate tower is found an inscription in Gothic letters since 1532 (Cristus Maria 1532).
The oldest residential tower dates from 1450. Three of the towers on the corners are regular rectangular shape, the fourth, the North West has seven corners.
In 1773 the castle was divided between the three members of the family until the mid-nineteenth century, but at that time only a small part of the city was inhabited. The latest research on Fortress Lázár were made between 1963-1977 and 1982, and from them strengthened and rebuilt Red bastion, "Knights Hall" unicornous bastion behind him, the prison, the body portion and the south facade and paintings in 1532.
Lazar is currently administered Castle County Creative Center, an institution under the tutelage of Harghita County Council, but living and family descendants Lazar claim it.
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Services
- Nature Reserves
- Museums and galleries
- Horse riding
