Retezat National Park (38,138 ha) was established in 1935 by initiative of the scientist Alexandru Borza, the first national park in Romania with a scientific reserve exclusive - Twins (1840 ha). In 1979 was declared "Biosphere Reserve". Glacial landscape with basins, valleys and glacial lakes - 80 glacial lakes stocked with trout, among which Enjoy (most extensive in the country) and Zanoaga (deepest).
Sarmizegetusa (= the royal), located in the village Gradistea Muncelului, Hunedoara county, was the capital of pre-Roman Dacia. Toponym Sarmizegetusa appeared in ancient inscriptions and ancient authors (up to sec. VII) and other variants (with lettering in Elina and Latin). Gradistei Fortress Hill is the largest of Dacian fortifications. Situated on top of a cliff at 1,200 meters high, the fort was the center's strategic defense system if the Orastie, and included six citadels.
Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa - Sarmizegetusa the village are the ruins of the old capital of Roman Dacia Traiana Sarmizegetusa Ulpia. The settlement was founded between 108-110, receiving the rank of colony and in the third century on one of Metropolis. With a population of approx. 15000-20000 inhabitants, was a center mlitar, political and economic leading up to the year 271, when the city is deserted by the Roman oficilitatile.
Santamaria Orlea Castle - the castle is located on the territory of Santamaria Orlea village gifted by John Corvin de Hunedoara sons John Candea. Built on the banks of Big River in the sixteenth century, is best preserved monument in the area.
Densus Church - built in centuries XI - XII on an ancient Roman site dating from the fourth century, late Romanesque style, with valuable mural. Building materials came from the ancient capital of Roman Dacia Traiana Sarmizegetusa Ulpia. The church is part of UNESCO.
Santamaria Orlea Church - was built in 1311 (1270 according to other sources) in Roman style. Byzantine frescoes character dates from the late fourteenth century. Today is the Reformed Church.
Prislop Monastery - was built in XIV century by Nicodemus of Tismana by Prince Mircea the Old. It was rebuilt in 1564 by Lady Zamfira, who is buried here. Currently works as a theological school for nuns.
Reserve bison Hateg - 3 km from Hateg, the most famous reserve for bison.
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