3 hours Private Tour to Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace from Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 3 hours
This private tour takes you outside of Bucharest to two fascinating sights: to one of the most representative architectural monuments in Romania - the Mogosoaia Palace, and to a medieval monastery situated on a small island where it is believed that Dracula was buried - the Snagov Monastery. Join us in discovering the architecture and natural treasures around Bucharest.
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This private tour takes you outside of Bucharest to two fascinating sights: to one of the most representative architectural monuments in Romania - the Mogosoaia Palace, and to a medieval monastery situated on a small island where it is believed that Dracula was buried - the Snagov Monastery. Join us in discovering the architecture and natural treasures around Bucharest.
The surroundings of Bucharest are packed with interesting sights which witnessed some defining moments in the history of Bucharest, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The 3-hour private tour takes you away from the bustling city of Bucharest to enjoy culture in a peaceful and green surrounding. We will travel north of Bucharest, an area bordered by old forests and clear lakes, past one of the most expensive residential areas in the Romania to visit the following place:
The surroundings of Bucharest are packed with interesting sights which witnessed some defining moments in the history of Bucharest, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The 3-hour private tour takes you away from the bustling city of Bucharest to enjoy culture in a peaceful and green surrounding. We will travel north of Bucharest, an area bordered by old forests and clear lakes, past one of the most expensive residential areas in the Romania to visit the following place:
- Mogosoaia Palace is the former residence of Wallachian princes in the 18th century. Built between 1698 – 1702, the palace is the most remarkable construction in the Romanian Renaissance style, an architectural style which combines in a striking manner Byzantine-Ottoman elements with Baroque and Western Renaissance. After a visit inside the landmark, we shall admire the domain with its beautiful gardens and greenhouses.
- Snagov Monastery is said to be the final resting place of another Wallachian prince, Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula. Located on an island, the 15th century Christian-Orthodox monastery with its original paintings and tower is a monument of medieval art. By learning the story of this place of worship, we shall also uncover the life story of the infamous Prince Vlad.
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