Seen from a distance, The Apuseni Mountains don’t seem so much different from the other ranges that build up the great Carpathian wreath at the core of Romania. At a first glance one would even say they are not really worth paying a visit, especially since they are quite low and don’t seem to have anything spectacular to show to the visitor.
However, when getting to this point we should remember that one should not judge a book by its cover: in fact, the Apuseni Mountains are a first class destination for both Romanian and foreign tourists in search for a unique holiday. They do not impress by heights and steep rocks, but by something totally different, as you will see…
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| The Apuseni are part of the Western Carpathians and comprise a variety of geographical forms, beautiful landscapes and traditional livelihoods. They can be included among some well-known attractions of Romania – The Danube Delta, Bucovina, Maramureş or Prahova Valley.
What makes them special are the unique limestone phenomena, the local people who inhabit them and their lifestyle, as well as the extraordinary mixture between these two: human beings and nature. Together, they give birth to unexpected sights and when you have understood enough of its spirit, will stir new emotions in you. We like to believe that exploring the Apuseni is a spiritual experience that uncovers gradually and probably never reaches an end. Most of the people who chose to have a taste of this experience came back as often as they could, like children craving to return to their favourite playground. If you are open enough to enter this magical world, its deep and significant simplicity will leave important marks in your mind and soul.
We wrote a few words, but the reality behind them is up to you to discover! |
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