Rupea Fortress is one of the most interesting medieval castles in Transylvania, Romania. The name of the citadel comes from Latin rupes meaning " stone ". Guarded by thick strong walls, the impressive and huge fortress is located on top of of 120 m-high basalt massive and it is perfectly visible from the scenic road Sighisoara-Brasov. It is a refuge castle, also known as a peasant citadel with four areas reinforced with polygonal towers, two interior courtyards and three defence towers. Rupea Citadel has the form of an ascending spiral (snail shell). The castle is built on four premises: Upper citadel, Middle citadel and Lower citadel. Rupea Citadel is one of the oldest archaeological sites in Romania, the first signs of human settlements dating from the Paleolithic and early Neolithic. There was a fortified city in the Dacian time. According to the legend - Decebal, the last Dacian King, took his life on the hill. He cut his throat with a single move of his
Beautiful scenery everywhere.
ReplyDeleteYes it looks very misty and foggy, pretty much what we are having here in NZ right now :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful landscape shots. Very atmospheric.
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ReplyDeleteThe mist shows the layers of tree out so well. These are very beautiful images.
ReplyDeleteIncredible !!! What a beautiful shots.
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ReplyDeleteYour first and last photos look like Chinese landscape paintings. They are beautiful. The middle one is good also, but has too much color for Asian art.
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wordless... incredible!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. Those pictures really carry you away.
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ReplyDeleteWow! Like you, I love fog. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos - the last one reminds me of what you would see in a painting! Well done!!
ReplyDeleteMisty, marvelous, romantic shots!
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So dreamy and breathtaking. Visiting from Lisa's
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What wonderful photos. I love the fog between the rows of trees.
ReplyDeleteWow! I too love fog and you've captured the atmosphere beautifully.
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This is top quality photography, that last image is particular is absolutely amazing
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Znam to miejsce, byłam tam wiele razy ale takiej nieziemskiej scenerii nigdy nie widziałam.
ReplyDeleteHmm, jest jeden wniosek. Nie umiem patrzeć.
Serdecznie pozdrawiam:)
Wow, breathtaking! You must have been at a high point to be able to shoot these photos! Many thanks for sharing these with SEASONS -am honored, this is professional work. Looking forward to see what you'll post next week! Enjoy this one (week):)
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ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous. I loved them all but my favorite was the 2nd shot.
ReplyDeletewow, that is a a beautiful landscape and the mist made it even better :)
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Wow! What a spectacular view
ReplyDeleteOh wow, these shots are stunning. I can see them hanging on a wall for sure. The top shot is my favorite.
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Lisa
Amazingly wonderful views... How i would love to see them for myself
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Thes pictures are amazing just reminds me of an Autumnal
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Thanks for sharing with us.
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what a great effect!
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