Although I knew there were many things to see and do in the area, I don’t think a weekend is enough to visit everything here. We left Bucharest early in the morning, so some of the objectives were thought like breaks on the way to Vâlcea and the final destination – Horezu.
A visit to bisons park
I so longed to see bisons in their natural environment, but it never seemed to be the right time for it. I knew there is a place in the middle of the country – Hațeg Slivuț or in Neamț county. My friends took me on a road trip not far from Bucharest where I could see the one ton cousin of the American buffalo – Bison Bosanus, the European species. Continue reading “A visit to bisons park”
The Barefooted Carmelites Priests Monastery in Snagov
During one late weekend afternoon, my steps were guided towards a less known place near Bucharest – the Continue reading “The Barefooted Carmelites Priests Monastery in Snagov”
Potlogi Brancoveanu Palace
Close to Bucharest, between the Bucharest-Pitesti highway and the road to Targoviste, the Potlogi Brancoveanu Palace reopened its gates for art lovers. The ensemble was reintroduced into the tourist circuit in the summer of 2016, after extensive restoration works with European funds.
Short history
The palace dates Continue reading “Potlogi Brancoveanu Palace”