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The Chindia Tower is a tower in the Curtea Domnească monuments ensemble in Târgoviște, Romania, built in the 15th century. The tower was begun during the second reign of Prince Vlad III the Impaler over Wallachia and took its final form during the 19th century.
attractions: Parc Chindia, Zoo Targoviste, The Royal Court of Târgoviște, The National Museum of the Romanian Police, Muzeul Evoluției Omului și Tehnologiei în Paleolitic, Museum of Printing and of the Old Romanian Books, "Romance's House" Museum, Casa Atelier Gheorghe Petraşcu, Muzeul Scriitorilor Dâmboviţeni, Chindia, restaurants:
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The Chindia Tower is a tower in the Curtea Domnească monuments ensemble in Târgoviște, Romania, built in the 15th century. The tower was begun during the second reign of Prince Vlad III the Impaler over Wallachia and took its final form during the 19th century.
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The Chindia Tower (Romanian: Turnul Chindiei) is a tower in the Curtea Domnească monuments ensemble in Târgovişte, Romania, built in the 15th century. The tower was begun during the second reign of Prince Vlad III the Impaler over Wallachia and took its final form during the 19th century. It initially had a military purpose, but during its history, it has been used as a guard point, a fire spotter, and for storing and protecting the state treasury. Between 1847 and 1851, the Chindia Tower was completely restored by Gheorghe Bibescu who added 5 metres (16 ft) to its height. The building in its current form has a height of 27 metres (89 ft) and a diameter of 9 metres (30 ft).
Petre Mitrea (QoL Research)Petre Mitrea (QoL Research)
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We passed by Târgoviște and the Tower on the way back home from Bucharest on Monday. It was supposed to be closed, but parking was readily available and free on the street, so we gave it a shot and surprisingly it was open. Tickets were 15RON per person, and we spent about an hour there. The tower was in great condition, and there was a little museum with written works from 100s of years ago that showcased the evolution of the Romanian language. Bathrooms were super clean too. Nice quiet historical place. Cheap tickets, easy parking. Great place to visit during a road trip break.
Diana ToussaintDiana Toussaint
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By far the most interesting object for visitors inside the Royal complex. The name of the tower in translation means "Sunset tower". This imposing structure was built during the time of Vlad Dracul, the father of the famous Vlad Tepes, also known as Dracula(thanks to the famous Bram Soker novel). The function of the tower evolved from that of a bell tower in the beginning of 15th century, to that of a watchtower, refuge and defence tower during the 15th-16th centuries and the to that of a clock tower in the 17th century.
Явор КамберовЯвор Камберов
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The complex is truly amazing! There is some more work to do, but the quiet vibes, the view from the tower on the top, the paintings inside the church, the walk on the bridge along the architecture, and the small museum are an awe! People who like history and Gothic things should totally give this place a try. It takes 20 lei for the entrance fee (adult), and you get to climb up to the tower to appreciate the work during Dracula's reign. 😀
NANA DESIGNNANA DESIGN
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Am vizitat ieri locația, 24 aprilie. Dacă aveti in plan sa faceti o plimbare, trebuie sa știți ca Turnul Chindiei si Biserica Domnească sunt in proces de reamenajare, asa ca nu pot fi vizitate. Sunt acoperite cu panze de protecție, asa că nici la exterior nu pot fi vazute complet. Asa ca va rămâne de vizitat muzeul tiparului, foarte interesant si frumos amenajat, zona de afară a complexului si cele doua zone "de subsol" ale complexului muzeistic. Noi am fost oricum încântați, adorăm orașul Târgoviște, iar orele petrecute in această zonă, chiar daca nu am putut revedea tot, au fost ca o mini-vacanță. Peste tot este foarte curat, aer plăcut, pomii înfloriti, am stat sa ne relaxam ascultând păsările care cântau încontinuu. E drept, sunt si foarte multe ciori, dar zău ca nu ne-a deranjat prezența lor, dimpotrivă, erau nostime si preocupate sa caute mâncare prin iarba deasă. Așadar va recomand din tot sufletul sa veniti aici, sa va odihniți măcar cateva ore si sa va umpleti sufletele cu frumusețea acestui loc minunat. Si dacă aveti timp si cjef5, nu ocoliți vizita la gradina zoologica din imediata apropiere (curățenie impecabilă si animale foarte bine ingrijite) si, la final, drumul de 10 minute cu masina pana la Manastirea Dealu. Nu veti regreta, stiu sigur ca veti fi încântați. 😊😊😊
Aariana AlexiuAariana Alexiu
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If you have not been, you need not be told. GO. This place has hundreds of years of history. There is a lot to see and a lot to learn. The top of the tower view is priceless. The caves are amazing, and very cold. The ruins are super interesting. Visit on of Dracula's homes. How many can say they've seen it? The entrance see if 15RON, not too expensive for how much history this place holds. Take the kids too.
Albert BaloiuAlbert Baloiu
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