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Fagaras Castle


Fagaras Castle
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Copyright: Cristina Blaj (tinuta23) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 42 W: 0 N: 10] (1134)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08
Camera: Nikon D80
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-24 2:06
Viewed: 149
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Built in 15 C by Transylvania princes, is one of the most well preserved medieval castles in Romania. The castle has 80 rooms, and is surrounded by a deep and wide moat. The citadel was ranked among the strongest in Transylvania, standing up to Turkish and Tartar invasions. Access is made through a bridge over the defense moat. At the centre of the citadel stands the castle. It has three levels (basement, ground floor, first floor) and five towers (the Red Tower, the Black Tower, the Prison's Tower, Tomori Tower and the Motley Tower). Inside is the Museum of Fagaras Country; comprised of an archaeology section, which render the evolution of the Fagaras borough; history section, which display Roman artifacts and a collection of medieval weapons, and ethnographic section, which focus on artistic and folk crafts in the area.

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Hi cristina,
Perfect night shot, the reflection is so clear despite the poor light, very well done
Selnur

Hello Cristina
Very nicely executed picture. Pleasant lighting lock and clean reflection in water. Interesting description. I greet Mark

Superb POV. Nu sunt necesare alte comentarii. Felicitari !
Calin

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