Top Things to do in Curtea de Arges
What to do and see in Curtea de Arges, Southern Romania: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Curtea de Arges, Romania including Transfagarasan Highway, Explore Transfagarasan, Princely Church of St Nicholas, Biserica Olari, Vidraru Dam, Curtea de Arges Monastery, Curtea de Arges Cathedral, Casa Memoriala Dumitru Norocea, Canoe T’URS.
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1. Transfagarasan Highway
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5.0 based on 851 reviews
Reviewed By 118val - Shepparton, Australia
Because we travel mid October we were really fortunate that it was still open. The first part was magnificent with the sun shining through the colourful Autumn leaves. The road covered the southern section of the Carpathian mountains for 90 kilometers with steep hairpin bends, long S-curves and steep descents, climbs to 2,042 metres with snow in the upper sections. We stopped at Balea Lake and beautiful waterfall which was very peaceful as few people were travelling. some of the tunnels could be better lit however it really is a breath taking drive.
2. Explore Transfagarasan
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
We are nature lovers and we wish to share our whole accumulated experience with you. We will guide you on astonishingly beautiful tracks and we will describe these habitats for you as best as possible in order to have a unique experience.
3. Princely Church of St Nicholas
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Viorel_25 - Sibiu, Romania
The Princely Church of Saint Nicholas is one of the main tourist attractions in Curtea de Arges, being the first monument of large religious architecture in Wallachia. The Royal Court of Arges was originally built in the 13th century by the Roman voivode Seneslau. The Church of Saint Nicholas in Curtea de Arges is one of the most representative monuments of medieval Romanian architecture, as well as the oldest voivodship foundation in Wallachia. The interior murals, especially valuable, are made between 1364-1369, due to them, as well as its architectural and historical value, the church being included on the list of historical monuments and in the UNESCO Indicative List.
4. Biserica Olari
5. Vidraru Dam
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4.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By onisimm - Timisoara, Romania
It is the biggest lake in Romania. It reminded me of Interlaken in Switzerland. One can have an amazing view over there, can have a toilet stop, and a decent snack or a trip by boat on the lake. It is worth seeing it
6. Curtea de Arges Monastery
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4.5 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By Viorel_25 - Sibiu, Romania
Curtea de Argeș Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery , located in the city of Curtea de Argeș , built between 1515-1517 by Neagoe Basarab . The ensemble includes the episcopal cathedral, one of the most famous architectural monuments in Wallachia . During the reign of Carol I , the cathedral was transformed into a necropolis for the Romanian royal family. Apart from the royal tombs, at the Curtea de Argeș Monastery there are also the relics of Saint Filofteia.
7. Curtea de Arges Cathedral
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Viorel_25 - Sibiu, Romania
The Royal Archbishopric Cathedral from Argeș is the place chosen by the kings of Romania to rest here on the country's land. The new Royal necropolis is located in the courtyard of this complex which includes the Curtea de Arges monastery built between 1515-'17 by Neagoe Basarab, the Episcopal palace and the Royal Cathedral for the entire necropolis of the members of the Royal House of Romania. The two royal couples Carol I with Queen Elisabeta and King Ferdinand with Queen Maria, the founder Neagoe Basarab, Radu de la Afumați and a few others no longer having space to receive new locations have their tombs into the cathedral.
8. Casa Memoriala Dumitru Norocea
Part of the Curtea de Arges ethnographic museum, this house is a must see for those who want to discover Romanian architecture.
9. Canoe T’URS
Canoe T'URS offers you the opportunity to rent high-performance canoes, kayaks and SUP, which will lead your family and friends on a relaxing guided trip. Let’s have fun on Lake Vidraru!
