The fortified church in Văleni is a Reformed-Calvinist church that was built in 1261 by the Franciscan monks of those times, in Roman style. It was rebuilt in 1452 in the Gothic style. People of the time added an altar and countertops to strengthen the walls. In the following century, a massive tower was built, which had, among other things, the purpose of observation of the whole area.The church is surrounded by two defensive walls, with bastions, built in the 17th century. The locals took refu...

The appearance of a place of worship plays a key role in the election of believers. When the building is erected with love and desire, the result is as expected. This category also includes the wooden church from Dealu Negru, the building that went through countless trials until it reached the aspect it has today.In 2012, the wooden church in Dealu Negru was burned, following a fire caused by causes not attributed to a person. Until then, however, it was located in another location between 1765...

Being the favorite place of worship of hundreds of people every week, the wooden church in Belis has a rather atypical history. Initially, it was located in the village of Giurcuța de Jos, where it was built mainly of stone. Following the construction of the Fântânele-Beliș dam, the church had to go through a relocation process, which is why today it is located in Belișul Nou.The church in Beliș is built of wood, with the help of the faithful and skilled craftsmen who made this possible. However...

The Apuseni mountains always enjoy your eyes with countless wonderful passages that simply cut your breath, but also with many activities perfect for fun in any season.At the Mărişel ski resort, winter lovers can enjoy a ski slope with a great view to the Beliș Fântânele accumulation lake, but also to the peaks of the Apuseni mountains.The slope is located on the Mărișel plateau at an altitude of 1300 m. At its base, at elevation 915 there is a parking lot and buildings for cable transport but a...

Located in the mountains of Gilăului, Cluj county, the lake Belis Fântânele is an artificial lake of accumulation. The project and its development began in the 1970s with the purpose of creating a hydroelectric power station along the Someșul Cald river.In the 70's the villagers from the old Belis were forced to move to the current village settlement. The villages near the river such as Pleș, Bolojești, Million or Giurcuța de Jos have gradually disappeared.In summer, if the water level drops muc...

The Răchițele waterfall also called Bride's Veil Waterfall is located on the Stanciului Valley, in the area of ​​Răchițele of ​​Mărgău commune, Cluj county. It is fed by the affluent Valea Seacă, of the Răchițele stream.The waterfall is at an altitude of 1000 m and has a height of 30 m and 2 steps. At the base of the upper step there is a deep pot with a diameter of 10 m, which ensures a dispersion of water, which resembles a veil. From here comes the name of Bride's Veil Waterfall.This place is...

The days spent in the heart of nature offer us all the opportunity to relax and listen to our own desires and needs. This is how Scorușet Forest is the perfect place for such activities, which has countless historical events behind it. At the same time, you will be able to play with the spectacular landscapes, along with a tranquility characteristic of mountain villages. Somewhere inside, you will find Horea's Christmas tree in Scorușet Forest, an impressive shrub that, at one point, was Horea a...