Cross Caraiman - At an altitude of 2291 m on Mount Caraiman, was placed a cross in honor of heroes who died in WWI. The cross was built between 1926-1928 and is known as the "Cross on Caraiman."
Historical monument is unique in Europe, in particular by the altitude 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 only at night celebration of St. Mary High and Ascension, when Remembrance Day.
Currently, the Cross on Caraiman is illuminated by 300 bulbs, is visible from town Logs, which are on the mountain and beyond.
Babele - natural monument, formed over time due to rain and wind erosion. Mountain peaks with maximum altitude of 2292 m (vf.Baba Mare) conglomerates and sandstones consists of.
It is an important tourist attraction from which you can go to Vf.Omu (2505 m) to the springs and Ialomita Cave, to cross the mountain Caraiman, to Piatra Arsa chalets and top with Dor so.
Sphinx - natural monument, formed over time due to rain and wind erosion.
Huge rock, lonely consists of conglomerates.
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Services
- Nature Reserves
- Churches and monasteries
- Hiking
- Skiing (downhill)
