The Golden Valley of Rosia Montana
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Rosia Montana and Bucium, a great, open-air museum
Rosia Montana is the oldest documented mining settlement in Romania (about 1870 years old). To date many examples of Rosia Montana ‘s Roman heritage are still preserved - i.e. the Roman mine galleries and a circular mausoleum etc. Along the paths of Rosia Montana and Bucium, you can find traditional wooden houses spread among picturesque pastures and small forests as well as the centre of the town; the old square (‘Piata Veche’) famous for its impressive 18th century architecture.
Alburnus Maior (Rosia Montana ‘s Roman name) has been an important settlement since pre-Roman and Roman times due to its richness in gold and silver. The Golden Way promotes the cultural heritage set in a spectacular landscape and invites travellers to discover, step by step, the vibe of this exceptional place.
Many of its archeological remains have been preserved to this day. The Dacian and Roman galleries are a challenge and an adventure for any visitor.
The so-called Cârnic Mountain or "The Mount Olympus" as some archaeologists like to call it, is one of Europe’s most impressive and well-preserved archaeological mining ruins; forming a labyrinth of Dacian, Roman and Medieval galleries; an exceptional testimony of a history of precious metal mining.
Many of its archeological remains have been preserved to this day. The Dacian and Roman galleries are a challenge and an adventure for any visitor.
The so-called Cârnic Mountain or "The Mount Olympus" as some archaeologists like to call it, is one of Europe’s most impressive and well-preserved archaeological mining ruins; forming a labyrinth of Dacian, Roman and Medieval galleries; an exceptional testimony of a history of precious metal mining.
While supporting the Golden Way green initiative, you can enjoy:
- Hiking and trekking
- Horse riding and mountain bike
- Photography and bird watching
- Berry picking
- Visiting cultural monuments and archaeological sites
- Cross-country skiing and sledging.
- Meals and accommodation at the village inn
Trip Duration: 5 days
Destination: Rosia Montana and Bucium
Region: Transylvania
Price Range: 67 euros/ person/ day (includes meals, transport, accommodation,
bilingual guide)
Group range: 5 -12 persons
Experience: Families, Friends, First-Timers, Mature, Independent, Veterans
Destination: Rosia Montana and Bucium
Region: Transylvania
Price Range: 67 euros/ person/ day (includes meals, transport, accommodation,
bilingual guide)
Group range: 5 -12 persons
Experience: Families, Friends, First-Timers, Mature, Independent, Veterans
- Duration: 6 day(s)
- Location: Rosia Montana
Sample Itinerary:
Day1: Airport transfer to the local guesthouse in Bucium. Village tour in the afternoon and traditional welcome dinner party.
Day 2: This day is dedicated to trekking to the Daffodil Glade (1127m) and enjoying nature and its views.
Day 3: A few hours trek along the forests will lead us to the Detunatele geological reservation, remarkable by the presence of hexagonal columnar basalt and moreover to Rosia Montana
to explore striking Roman marks of ancient settlements and to visit the Roman Gallery.
Day 4: This day we enjoy a mountain bike trip and picnic, spending a relaxing afternoon at one of farmhouses scattered all over the Bucium Muntari valley.
Day 5: To see and understand more of the mining history of the area we’ll visit the Corabia Massif and Valcoi Plateau that shelter the Roman mines and cemetery. On our way we stop to aciu Colda’s sheepfold to taste some local culinary delights.
Day 6: Traditional breakfast and transfer for your return flight.
Day 2: This day is dedicated to trekking to the Daffodil Glade (1127m) and enjoying nature and its views.
Day 3: A few hours trek along the forests will lead us to the Detunatele geological reservation, remarkable by the presence of hexagonal columnar basalt and moreover to Rosia Montana
to explore striking Roman marks of ancient settlements and to visit the Roman Gallery.
Day 4: This day we enjoy a mountain bike trip and picnic, spending a relaxing afternoon at one of farmhouses scattered all over the Bucium Muntari valley.
Day 5: To see and understand more of the mining history of the area we’ll visit the Corabia Massif and Valcoi Plateau that shelter the Roman mines and cemetery. On our way we stop to aciu Colda’s sheepfold to taste some local culinary delights.
Day 6: Traditional breakfast and transfer for your return flight.
