Dracula's Castle (Poienari) located right on the mountain ridge above the hydroelectric Vidraru-Located on Caprisoara mountain spur at an altitude of 850 meters, protected by steep, guards the city Poienari centuries into Arges gorge.
Following archaeological investigations determined that it was built in the late thirteenth century, before the reign of Vlad Tepes and was part of a strategic plan northern Wallachian border defense. Vlad the Impaler, known as Dracula, rebuilt and strengthened the city.
Defense walls are 2-3 meters thick. Entering the citadel was under the stone tower on a bridge. Once up the bridge, the city became completely isolated.
Access to the city is climbing the 1480 steps through a beech forest. Reaching the top of the mountain, guests will enjoy the city an impressive sight that will not be forgotten again.
Dam - Vidraru Lake was founded in 1966 and is located on the Arges River, in an area of 28 km length. Situated between the mountains and Ghitu brow lake gather rivers Capra, Buda and several direct tributaries: River Lady, topology, Valea lui Stan and clear.
The dam was, at the time of inauguration, the fifth in Europe and ninth in the world among similar constructions. Dam construction lasted five and a half years and supports the slopes Pleasa and Vidraru. Maximum water depth is 155 m high dam 166 m
Key Arges Arges Valley
Curtea de Arges - Albesti built of stone, with the founder on Neagoe (1512 - 1521) is one of the most famous historical monuments in Romania. 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, monument of Romanian medieval art and architecture. Here are frescoes from various periods of time, but the prices are are those dating from the rulers Vladislav I Vlaicu and Radu I.
Royal Church of Curtea de Arges
Ruins of San Nicoara in Curtea de Arges
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