Curtea de Arges is a Romanian town in Arges County. It is located on the right bank of the Arges River, which flows here through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

Curtea de Arges it is one of the oldest towns in Romania. According to a tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by Prince Radu Negru, who named it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

The Cathedral of Curtea de Arges (Manastirea Curtea de Arges, Catedrala Curtea de Arges) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It stands on the foundations of a monastery and is located about one and a half kilometers north of the city. It resembles a very large and ornate mausoleum and was built in Byzantine style with Moorish arabesques.

Certainly one of the oldest monasteries in Romania is the Corbii de Piatra Monastery.

It is located in the village of Jgheaburi, Corbi commune, in Argeș County. It was built within a cave complex in 1512 during the reign of Neagoe Basarab (1512-1521).

The church of the monastery is carved into the rock (sandstone). Next to the church, also carved into the rock, is the monastery's dining hall, a chamber that, according to tradition, was used by Neagoe Basarab as an open-air courtroom for public trials. The monastery is about 400 meters from the center of Corbi, on the left bank of the Doamnei River. The rock church itself was excavated into a massive rock wall about 30 meters high and 14.5 meters long.

We thank the photographer Corina E. Mateescu for the permission to use these images.

Those who enjoy hiking will find the shortest route to Moldoveanu Peak (2,544 meters), the "roof of Romania," starting from Stana lui Burnei. The trail leads through the Fagaras Mountains, part of the Romanian Carpathians, offering wonderful scenery.

We thank Mrs. Ramona Ciuchendea for sending and allowing us to use these pictures from last autumn.

Pictures from the day before yesterday of the medieval hilltop fortress / Poenari Fortress. Today it is only partially preserved and is located in Arges County, in Greater Wallachia.

At the beginning of the 13th century, the rulers of Wallachia built the fortress. The legendary founder of Wallachia, Prince Rudolf Bessaraba the Black (Romanian: Radu Negru Vodă), is mentioned as the builder.

In the 15th century, Vlad III recognized the strategic importance of this hilltop fortress and ordered its repair and reinforcement using forced labor. He also made it one of his most important fortresses. In June 1462, Vlad III Drăculea fled from Tatars and Turks under Sultan Mehmed II to the fortress but managed to escape his enemies, who discovered his remote hideout and bombarded it from the neighboring mountain, through a war stratagem. Until 1529, the fortress remained a stronghold for Wallachian and Transylvanian princes.

We thank Mr. Iercosan Marian for sending these beautiful pictures from September 24, 2025.

At the highest point of the Transfagarasan, in the Carpathians of Romania, lies Lake Balea, which can be reached via the Transfagarasan road 🥰

The road is a magical route in and through the Fagaras Mountains. It connects the two historical regions of Wallachia and Transylvania in a breathtaking mountain landscape.

Opening within the next days/weeks, unfortunately we do not know an exact date!

Photos: July 2023

The Heroes' Mausoleum in the commune of Valea Mare-Pravat in Arges County is dedicated to the heroes of the National Integration War between 1916 and 1918. The building houses the remains of over 2,300 Romanian soldiers in 31 crypts.

The mausoleum was built between 1928 and 1935 according to the plans of architects Dumitru Ionescu-Berechet and State Balosin, by the builder De Nicolo. Mainly Albesti limestone was used for the construction.

Between 1980 and 1984, the mausoleum was expanded by the construction of a parade terrace, imposing access stairs, museum rooms, a bas-relief 16 m long and 3.5 m high. The Albesti stone cup was also erected, in which an eternal flame burns in memory of the fallen heroes in Mateias.

Image source: https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/
Photos: nafetsaenihg

Those who enjoy hiking will find the shortest route to Moldoveanu Peak (2,544 meters), the "roof of Romania," starting from Stana lui Burnei. The trail leads through the Fagaras Mountains, part of the Romanian Carpathians, offering wonderful scenery.

We thank Mrs. Ramona Ciuchendea for sending and allowing us to use these pictures from last autumn.

A magical route in and through the Fagaras Mountains. The Transfagarasan road connects the two historic regions of Wallachia and Transylvania in a breathtaking mountain landscape.

Information: The Transalpina (also known as the neighboring road) has been open since June 1st, the Transfagarasan is expected to open at the end of June (more details will probably be known in mid-June) depending on the snow conditions.

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ (in German, English, Romanian)

We thank Vlad the Impaler - Dracula (photo: Munții Carpați) for the permission to use this picture.

Curtea de Argeș is a Romanian city in Argeș County. It is located on the right bank of the Argeș River, which flows here through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

It is one of the oldest cities in Romania. According to a tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by Prince Radu Negru, who made it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

The Curtea de Argeș Cathedral (Manastirea Curtea de Argeș, Catedrala Curtea de Argeș) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It stands on the foundations of a monastery and is located about one and a half kilometers north of the city. It resembles a very large and ornate mausoleum, built in the Byzantine style and adorned with Moorish arabesques.

We thank Mr. Liviu Jakob ( facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs ) for the pictures and for granting us permission to use them. Thank you!

Arefu is a small village in the commune of the same name in Arges County, in the historical region of Muntenia, and is the perfect place for hiking in spring, summer, and autumn 🥰

Pictures of the Transfagarasan (taken from the cable car leading to Balea Lake) from June of a previous year and from a wonderful place 🥰

It is a magical road in and through the Fagaras Mountains. The Transfagarasan road connects the two historical regions of Wallachia and Transylvania in a breathtaking mountain landscape.

We thank Thorsten Wisnewski for granting permission to use this/these picture(s).

As always, first and foremost: Bears are wild animals, please NEVER feed them, lure them, or stop / get out of your car. It is extremely dangerous.

Pictures by Mr. Sigi Danner from his trip on and over the Transfagarasan road. Wonderful impressions. Thank you for granting permission to use them.

Moldoveanu Peak is the highest mountain in Romania, standing at 2,545 meters. It is located in Argeș County, within the Făgăraș Mountains in the Southern Carpathians.

The most popular routes to reach Moldoveanu are via trails coming from Podragu and Sâmbăta or through the Viștea Valley.

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A "Moara a Dracilor", literally translated into German as "Dragon Mill", is located in the Topolog Valley, Tigveni commune, Argeș County.

We thank Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these beautiful images.

Certainly one of the oldest monasteries in Romania is the Corbii de Piatră Monastery.

It is located in the village of Jgheaburi, Corbi commune, Argeș County. It was built in a cave complex in 1512 during the reign of Neagoe Basarab (1512-1521).

The monastery church is carved into the rock (sandstone). Next to the church, also carved into the rock, is the monastery's refectory, a room hewn in stone, which according to tradition was used by Neagoe Basarab as an open-air courtroom for public hearings. The monastery is located about 400 meters from the center of Corbi, on the left bank of the Doamnei River. The rock church itself was carved into a massive rock wall about 30 meters high and 14.5 meters long.

We thank the photographer Corina E. Mateescu for the permission to use these pictures.

Lake Vidraru is an artificial reservoir in Romania, at the bottom of which, at great depth, lies an entire village.

It was created in 1965 by the construction of the Vidraru dam on the Argeș river. The dam is located in Argeș county, in the shadow of the Făgăraș Mountains.

Fagaras Mountains is a partial / massive mountain massif of the Southern Carpathians, in which the highest mountain in Romania ...

Image: mika.nita
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Transfăgărășan, Făgăraș Mountains and Balea Lake.

Please note: Photos without snow are from previous dates. There is currently snow at Balea Lake and on the Transfăgărășan and the road is expected to be closed by mid/late June. However, Lake Balea can also be visited in winter by cable car.

Beautiful autumn pictures from September 2024 from the municipality of Corbeni in the county of Arges.

We thank the photographer Mrs Corina E. Mateescu for the permission to use these pictures.

Despite everything and as always: Please never feed bears, never lure them, don't get out of the car and if possible just drive on slowly. Bears are a part of Romania and therefore we also post pictures / videos of them. However, as with everything, we ask you to act responsibly with regard to the animal(s) and yourself. Thank you very much!

We would like to thank Mr. Camille Feller and his wife Katja Feller for sending us the video and giving us permission to use it!

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A magical route in and through the Fagaras Mountains. The Transfagarasan Road connects the two historic regions of Wallachia and Transylvania in a breathtaking mountain landscape. Lake Balea is located at the highest point of the road.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ | https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Please note: The road is normally only passable from the end of June / beginning of July, depending on the snow conditions. However, Lake Balea can be visited all year round by cable car / gondola.

Always beautiful ... and soon to be visited / driven on again. There is still snow at the moment and the Transfagarasan road in the Fagaras Mountains is closed, as is the equally well-known Transalpina.

Info: Opening expected at the end of June / beginning of July, depending on weather conditions.
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ | https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Curtea de Arges is a Romanian city in Arges County. It is located on the right bank of the Arges River, which flows through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

Curtea de Arges is one of the oldest cities in Romania and, according to tradition, was founded in the 14th century. Founded by Prince Radu Negru in the 20th century, it was the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

Curtea de Arges Cathedral ( Curtea de Arges Monastery, Curtea de Arges Cathedral ) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It is located on the foundations of a monastery and is located about a mile and a half north of the city. It looks like a very large and decorated mausoleum and was built in Byzantine style with Moorish arabesques.

In the middle of one of the most beautiful mountainous regions of the Carpathians is Cabana ( cottage / mountain hotel ) Balea Lac, right next to the glacier lake of the same name.

Direct access via the legendary Transfagarasan Street ( winter via a cable car ) and located at an altitude of 2,034 meters, the hotel offers accommodation according to international standards.

Even though the road has been closed for almost a month and isn't expected to reopen until mid/late June 2024 ... it's an experience you only have to experience once 🥰 ...

And if you still want to see the road in winter, you can take the cable car (Telegondola) to visit Balea Lake and the ice hotel at any time.

https://balealac.ro/.../die-balea-seilbahn-und-die-balea.../
https://www.hotelofice.ro/de