Travel to Romania / Sinaia Resort / Episode 4

in #romania7 years ago

Dear Friends,

I present today Sinaia, Romania.

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Sinaia is one of the most beautiful mountain resorts in Romania.

The former residence of the kings has a holy name, that of Sinai Mountain, which was given for the first time to Sinaia Monasteries by Sparrow Mihail Cantacuzino (17th century).

Tourist Attractions: Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery, George Enescu Museum, Casino; Bucegi Mountains: Babele, Sphinx, Heroes Cross on Caraiman Mountain, Hermitage Cave Hermitage, Lake Bolboci, Urlatoarea waterfall; ski slopes.

A visit to Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the kings of Romania, which is the main tourist destination of the city. This castle was built on the wish of King Carol I and can now be visited as a museum. The most important halls to visit are: Hall of Honor, Royal Library, Florentine Hall, Maura Hall, Theater Hall.

 Peles Castle from Sinaia

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Sinaia unites the beauty of nature with that of architectural art.

The resort is situated at an altitude between 798 and 1055m, on the south-eastern slope of the Bucegi Mountains, along the Prahova valley.

An 1890s postcard image of Sinaia


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The Bucegi Mountains, located in the west, as a giant guard of the settlement, dominate Sinaia through a steep over 1000 m. Peaks over 2000 m, shining in summer in the beating of the sun, and in the winter under the white coat of snow, are sprinkled on the edge of the great abrupt Bucegi Mountains, one of the most impressive in Romania.

Cable car from Cota 1400 - Sinaia

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For difficult terrain, ATVs offer motorized and effortless exploration, offering a dose of adrenaline. You can choose race routes for both ATVs and off-road vehicles.

For those who prefer hiking, the surroundings of Sinaia offer mountain trails with varying degrees of difficulty. From the simplest, more favorable to the field, to the very difficult, climbing - all carry the traveler through extremely picturesque places.

The Bucegi Mountains from Sinaia

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In winter, the skiers' paradise is Sinaia. You can practice on the organized slopes, recreational descent, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, Randon Skiing, extreme skiing and snowboarding, and contests can be organized on the 13-turn bobble.

Sinaia cottage 2000m 

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 Sinaia Monastery


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If you want a quick coverage of an extensive area then the visitor can choose mountain biking. Special bicycles, equipped with modern safety features, can be rented out of Sinaia.

 Pelisor Castle

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Sinaia Casino - Dimitrie Ghica Park

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Sinaia

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The town is located in the north-west of the county, on the border with Dâmboviţa County, on the banks of Prahova, where it receives the waters of the small affluent Peles.

3D model of the relief of the Sinaia area

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