Cow on fertilizer1 comments09/29/07 at 11:33Alina_Lascu: Another great picture of EnjoyRomania team. Romani...
Muddy volcanoes, Berca, RomaniaThe Muddy Volcanoes of Romania are situate near Buzau, close to the village of Berca (12 km).
They create a geological reserve spreading over almost 30 hectares. The area has been declared natural reserve in 1924. Similar formations can be found only in Siberia, Australia Trinidad Island in the Carribean. There are about 1100 similar formation throughout the world, some of them heigher, such as those from Norway.
From a geological point of view, their genesis consists of gases under pressure carrying mud and water toward the surface. The forms generated are some miniature "volcanoes", mud cones of about 5-6 meters in height.
The landscape has a moon-like appearance, barren land without any vegetation, long "tongues" of mud criss-crossing the area all over.
Depending on your interest, visiting the entire area might take anything between 1 and 3 hours.
Please be aware that accomodation in the area is totally inexistent, therefore you might want to book it somewhere else. 2 comments09/29/07 at 11:21EnjoyRomania: Hello Alina,
Thanks for writing.
We're...
Muddy volcanoes, Berca, RomaniaThe Muddy Volcanoes of Romania are situate near Buzau, close to the village of Berca (12 km).
They create a geological reserve spreading over almost 30 hectares. The area has been declared natural reserve in 1924. Similar formations can be found only in Siberia, Australia Trinidad Island in the Carribean. There are about 1100 similar formation throughout the world, some of them heigher, such as those from Norway.
From a geological point of view, their genesis consists of gases under pressure carrying mud and water toward the surface. The forms generated are some miniature "volcanoes", mud cones of about 5-6 meters in height.
The landscape has a moon-like appearance, barren land without any vegetation, long "tongues" of mud criss-crossing the area all over.
Depending on your interest, visiting the entire area might take anything between 1 and 3 hours.
Please be aware that accomodation in the area is totally inexistent, therefore you might want to book it somewhere else. 2 comments09/29/07 at 11:17Alina_Lascu: Great picture, great colors. I wish I could visit ...
The dawn in rarau mountains, Romania2 comments09/21/07 at 15:30EnjoyRomania: Hello again Oana, it's indeed a nice location,...
The dawn in rarau mountains, Romania2 comments09/21/07 at 15:08oana tiron: Incredible view; it seems to be above the real wor...
Ghetarul de la Vartop Cave, Bihor Mountains, RomaniaGhetarul de la Vartop is situated 12 km away from Garda de Sus village, along a forestry road, on an altitude of about 1200m.
It is a fossil cave, approximately 300m in length, with the first cavity covered in ice, followed by rich concretions (stalagmites, curtains, columns, domes), impressive halls (the Dome’s Hall, the Big Hall, the Wonders’ Hall).
The cave owes its fame to the 25000 years old footprints of HOMO SAPIENS FOSSILIS.
It was declared a natural protected monument.
To visit the cave you don't need any protection equipment, though you may need the keys to the entrance gate, or someone to guide you.2 comments09/21/07 at 15:04EnjoyRomania: Thank you Oana for all your appreciation, efforts ...
Ghetarul de la Vartop Cave, Bihor Mountains, RomaniaGhetarul de la Vartop is situated 12 km away from Garda de Sus village, along a forestry road, on an altitude of about 1200m.
It is a fossil cave, approximately 300m in length, with the first cavity covered in ice, followed by rich concretions (stalagmites, curtains, columns, domes), impressive halls (the Dome’s Hall, the Big Hall, the Wonders’ Hall).
The cave owes its fame to the 25000 years old footprints of HOMO SAPIENS FOSSILIS.
It was declared a natural protected monument.
To visit the cave you don't need any protection equipment, though you may need the keys to the entrance gate, or someone to guide you.2 comments09/21/07 at 15:00oana tiron: Excellent photo! I was there and I hope to go agai...
Sucevita Monastery1 comments09/21/07 at 13:28jennifer: Great picture; Sucevita is not only a monastery, b...
Easter Eggs Decorations1 comments09/21/07 at 13:23jennifer: Romanian traditions are unique; I came in contact ...
Faith, Hagigadar Church, Suceava, RomaniaHagigadar Church is an Armenian Church located in Suceava, on the outskirts of the city, in Moara Village. It has been built in 1512 (1512-1513) by the Dragan Donvakian during the reign of Bogdan III, Stephen The Great's son.
The church is located on the top of a hill. The climbing to the monastery should be done on knees, looking down, in total silence, praying your own way for the wishes to come true.
The legend says that those who circle three times the church on their knees, praying, will see their wishes come true.
The legend goes that the eastern slope of the hill is eroded by the knees of the thousands of believers who climbed it. 2 comments09/20/07 at 14:45EnjoyRomania: Hello John, Hagigadar church the most important Ar...
Faith, Hagigadar Church, Suceava, RomaniaHagigadar Church is an Armenian Church located in Suceava, on the outskirts of the city, in Moara Village. It has been built in 1512 (1512-1513) by the Dragan Donvakian during the reign of Bogdan III, Stephen The Great's son.
The church is located on the top of a hill. The climbing to the monastery should be done on knees, looking down, in total silence, praying your own way for the wishes to come true.
The legend says that those who circle three times the church on their knees, praying, will see their wishes come true.
The legend goes that the eastern slope of the hill is eroded by the knees of the thousands of believers who climbed it. 2 comments09/20/07 at 14:36john_mild: It seems it's a religious building, but I can&...
Traditional Romanian Pottery1 comments01/27/07 at 22:22jennifer: Nice image; I came into contact with Romanian trad...
The Romanian Sphinx, Bucegi Mountains, RomaniaThe Romanian Sphinx is a rock formation which seen from a certain angle has a strong human resemblance, with distinct lips, prominent forehead, leaving a general impression of dignity.
Situated on the plateau of Bucegi Mountains (2,216m), The Romanian Sphinx measures 8 meters in height and 12 meters in width, having thus a similar size with the world famous Sphinx of Gizeh.
Its spectacular appearance gave birth to various hypothesis regarding its genesis, starting with the geological factors (wind, rain, processes of freezing an thawing, etc) and going to more unusual explanations such as an old civilization (The Pelasgi) who carved it as a representation
of their supreme deity.
There are voices that claim that the Sphinx of Gizeh might actually be a copy of the Sphinx in the Romanian Carpathians.
Close to the Sphinx you can also find another mushroom shaped rock formation called Babele (The old women), 3.5 meters in height.
Both formations are shaped in limestone and grit stone, in a harsh environment snowy all year round, with annual temperatures of -2.6 degrees, strong winds and storms during winters.
Whatever their genesis and purpose, one fact is beyond doubt: once there, you can't stop admiring them and feel indeed the urge to find a reason for their existence.
The access is very easy by cable car from Busteni. Very close to the Sphinx there's a mountain chalet (Cabana Babele) where you can extend your stay or seek shelter from the moody weather.
The people working at the Babele chalet say that they are used to having four seasons in one day, therefore be prepared with warm clothes even during summertime.
1 comments01/27/07 at 22:16Jennifer: It is the best image of the Romanian Sphynx I have...
Corvinesti castle1 comments01/27/07 at 22:11jennifer: the image displays in best way the wonderful Roman...
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