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Continuing the Romania theme....A Class CFR 43 electric, one of 130 locomotives built jointly by Yugolsavian Đuro Đaković and Electroputere in Romania sits waits for departure at the ornate Suceava station.
As in other times, the human quality of the chosen one will also be shown by the level of education of those who chose him.
Oravita-Anina section is the fifth railway built on the Romanian territory, respectively the first mountain railway and, many would agree, perhaps the most beautiful. Built during the Austrian Empire, it is a unique cultural monument in Romania, as well as a great technical achievement. It was nicknamed the "Semmering of Banat", as it was built only a few years after the famous track "Semmering" in Austria. These are purely historical data, which say nothing about the exhilarating experience of actually travelling on this route. Any person fond of trains and mountain trips should take this route at least once in a lifetime. Video from the trains: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JXPY-eBN4I
Arnota Monastery is located in Costeşti commune, Vâlcea County, Oltenia, and it is one of Romania’s most valuable monuments, famous for its architectural style, sculptures and paintings. Initially a monastery for monks, today it is (since 1999) a convent for nuns. It is consecrated to Saint Archangels Michael and Gabriel and its dedication day is 8 November.
The monastery was erected by ruling prince Matei Basarab (1632-1654), between 1634-1636. Under the church of the monastery were found the traces of an older church. It is said that the ruler Matei Basarab decided to build this monastery on the site of the household where he found shelter in a difficult time, when he was chased by the Turks.
The monastery was renovated by ruling prince Constantin Brâncoveanu (1689-1714) between 1705 and 1706. He also added a porch with a belfry, and replaced the iconostasis and the front door carved in chestnut wood. He ordered the painting to be restored, with special precautions not to damage the previous layers.
Romania - Dobrogea Gorges Geologic complex (“Cheia” Jurassic reefs limestones Complex) . The total area of the complex is 10,929 ha.
From a paleontological perspective the limestones from Dobrogea Gorges host the richest fossil area with mesojurrasic fauna of the whole Casimcea synclinal. The site is important not only by its geo-morphological, paleontological, botanical features and landscape but also by its fauna. Species of reptiles, birds and bats are well represented here.
On the site perimeter there are two important caves from a spelean and palaeontologic point of view.