The Poienari Fortress
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In the Upper Valley of Argeș, in Arefu commune (Căpățânenii Pământeni village), rises into the rock, at an altitude of 850 meters, a delightful medieval fortress – the Poienari Fortress.
The edifice served as a refuge for Vlad the Impaler, who added towers, walls and dependencies, turning it into a real fortress post against the ottomans. Known as the Fortress of Vlad the Impaler (nicknamed “The Devil”), the Poienari Fortress is fascinating through the legends related to the ruler who brought Romania the fame of being the country of Dracula.
The fortress can be reached by climbing 1480 concrete stairs, which meander through a dense beech forest. The top view is impressive and will fully reward your effort. From the height of the fortress can be admired the beautiful views of the Argeș valley, the Vidraru Dam and the Făgăraș Mountains.
The edifice served as a refuge for Vlad the Impaler, who added towers, walls and dependencies, turning it into a real fortress post against the ottomans. Known as the Fortress of Vlad the Impaler (nicknamed “The Devil”), the Poienari Fortress is fascinating through the legends related to the ruler who brought Romania the fame of being the country of Dracula.
The fortress can be reached by climbing 1480 concrete stairs, which meander through a dense beech forest. The top view is impressive and will fully reward your effort. From the height of the fortress can be admired the beautiful views of the Argeș valley, the Vidraru Dam and the Făgăraș Mountains.
Useful information:
Address: Argeș County, Arefu Commune, DN 7C - Transfăgărășan, 27 km from Curtea de Argeș.
Address: Argeș County, Arefu Commune, DN 7C - Transfăgărășan, 27 km from Curtea de Argeș.
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Access to Poienari Fortress is for organized groups only, at fixed times according to the following schedule:
9:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 1:00 p.m. / last ascent at 3:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 1:00 p.m. / last ascent at 3:00 p.m.
Poienari Fortress is administered by the Argeș County Museum, an institution funded by and subordinate to the Argeș County Council. For more information about Poienari Fortress, visit the Argeș County Museum website.
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