Five most spectacular destinations in Romania

Romania is a country known for its beautiful sceneries, traditions and people. There are many interesting destinations but some of the most spectacular ones are not known even by the Romanian people. These are some of the most interesting ones:

1. Saint Nicholas' Church

It is said that this church was built on the foundations of a pre-Christian temple in the thirteenth century, although some historians believe that the building could date before the year 900. The paintings inside the church are over 600 years old (XV century) and one of the most precious scenes is the one with baby Jesus dressed in a Romanian folk costume. This place of worship is located about 10 km from the city Haţeg, in Densuş, Hunedoara.

2. Ochiul Beiului Lake

It is located in a beautiful area of the Nera National Park - Beuşniţa, at the Locvei Anina Mountains limit, at the point of confluence of the river Beu with the river Beuşniţa. The lake is captivating because of its deep blue color, due to which numerous legends remained, transmitted by the locals from generation to generation. It is located at an altitude of 310 meters. To reach it, one must follow a trail through the woods, around 4 hours long, marked with blue tape. 

3. Huda lui Papara Cave

It is the largest cave in Trascău Mountains, it's 5200 meters long and has a 123 meters bump, being extremely fascinating because of the special formations inside it. However, it is recommended that only those properly equipped should visit this especially dangerous place because of the difficulties they may encounter. 

4. The Red Ravine

It is situated three kilometers from the town of Sebeş and represents a unique natural monument in Europe. In the heart of a natural reservation there is a ravine of 800 meters, on who's surface were formed many holes that, when it rains, produce a strange sound. Moreover, it appears that the habitat contains many species of plants and rare birds that give the place an air of magic. 

5. Letea Forest

Located in the North of the Danube Delta, Letea Forest is the oldest natural reservation in Romania. It developed in the form of wide strips ("hasmacuri") in the spaces between the sand dunes and consists of oak meadow, gray oaks, white poplar, ash meadow and white lime. Noteworthy are the approximately 2,500 wild horses that roam the forest, a true treasure for the country and one of the last ones in Europe. 

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