At an altitude of 2291 m on Mount Caraiman, was placed a cross to honor fallen heroes in World War. The cross was built between 1926-1928 and is known as "Cross on Caraiman".
Historical monument is unique in Europe, in particular by the altitude which is located, and the imposing height of 28 m.
Construction works were started at the initiative of Queen Mary and King Ferdinand I of Romania, in memory of their fallen heroes railway employees during the war, in fighting against the Central Powers.
Before the communist regime, the cross was illuminated at night only celebration of St. Mary High and Ascension, when Heroes Day.
Currently, Cross on Caraiman is illuminated by 300 light bulbs, logs are visible from town, located on the mountain and beyond.
Babele - natural monument formed over time due to rain and wind erosion. Mountain peaks with maximum altitude 2292 m (vf.Baba Mare) and consists of conglomerates, sandstones.
It is an important tourist attraction from which you can go to Vf.Omu (2505 m), for springs and cave Ialomita, to cross the mountain Caraiman, to chalets and top with Piatra Arsa etc. Dor.
Sphinx - a monument of nature, formed over time due to rain and wind erosion.
Huge rock, lonely is composed of conglomerates.
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