Romania is known for the places of special beauty, and one of them, known for the clean air and the picturesque landscapes, is only 200 kilometers from Bucharest. It is about Fundata, the highest inhabited settlement in Romania, located at 1,360 meters altitude. It is a perfect shelter for those who want to escape from the urban agglomeration and enjoy peace, nature and traditions, says Click!
Landscape from Fundata. Photo: Archive
The road takes about three hours by car from Bucharest. The traditional houses keep the charm of the former architecture, and the area specific to the area adds extra authenticity to the experience. Here, pollution is almost non -existent, and clean air provides a rarely encountered feeling.
Officially recognized as a tourist village since 1973, Fundata attracts visitors due to its spectacular position, between the Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului. The local weather station confirms that the air from Fundata is the cleanest in Romania, due to the high altitude and the lack of pollution sources.
A visit to Fundata is also an incursion into the Romanian traditions kept by the locals. The cheeses and pastrama in the area are famous for their authentic taste, due to the natural conditions for raising animals. The pure water, the unpolluted pastures and the crafts transmitted from generation to generation contribute to the superior quality of local products.
Those who arrive in Fundata have several options for exploration and relaxation. Tourists should not miss the following goals in the area:
– Piatra Craiului National Park
– The gaps of Zărneștilor
– Moieciului Gorge
– Grădiștei Gorge
– Natural Reserve at Chisoara
– the cave and the Dâmbovicioara Gorges
– The cave with bats in the village of Cave
– The village of Tirnea
– Pecineagu Dam and Lake Vidraru
