Sinaia Casino (6 min.) Now a congress center, this early 20th-century former casino features glitzy halls & an art gallery.
Omu (1 h 7) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Sphinx (1 h 7) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Coștila Peak (17 min) Noted for its historic radio relay tower, this limited-access peak also houses a religious monument. Sinaia Sud -hotel Hotel Caraiman (3 min) Caraiman Peak (51 min) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Sinaia Monastery (6 min.) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. Valea Largă (4 min) Howling Waterfall (18 min) A hike through the forest leads to a waterfall tumbling down jagged rocks & linked to a local myth. Poiana Stânei (27 min.) Bolboci Lake (44 min) Remote artificial lake ringed by forested cliffs, with hiking trails in the nearby Bucegi Mountains. Platou Izvor (2 min) Cantacuzino Castle (16 min.) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Peștera Ialomiței (1 h 4) Caraiman Peak (1 h 7) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Bucegi Natural Park (57 min) Mountainous national park & nature reserve, home to distinctive, iconic rock formations. |