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Sibiu is a charming city located in the heart of Transylvania, Romania. It is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. For photography enthusiasts, Sibiu offers a plethora of picturesque locations to capture stunning shots. The city's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to numerous medieval buildings, cobblestone streets, and colorful houses. The Brukenthal Palace, the Evangelical Cathedral, and the Council Tower are some of the most popular landmarks that offer great photo opportunities. Additionally, the city's surroundings, including the Fagaras Mountains and the Transfagarasan Highway, provide breathtaking landscapes for nature photography.

Transfagarasan
Transfagarasan Highway
by Eduard Wichner

The Transfăgărășan (trans (over, across) + Făgăraș) or DN7C is the second-highest paved road in Romania. Built as a strategic military route, the 90 km of twists and turns run north to south across the tallest sections of the Southern Carpathians, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Pitești. The road was constructed between 1970 and 1974, during the rule of Nicolae Ceaușescu. It came as a response to the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union. Ceaușescu wanted to ensure quick military access across the mountains in the event the Soviets attempted a similar move into Romania. Consequently, the road was built mainly with military forces, at a high cost both financially and from a human standpoint—roughly 6 million kilograms of dynamite were used on the northern face, and the official records mention that about 40 soldiers lost their lives in building accidents. The road climbs to 2,034 metres altitude. The most spectacular route is from the North. It is a winding road, dotted with steep hairpin turns, long S-curves, and sharp descents. The Transfăgărășan is both an attraction and a challenge for hikers, cyclists, drivers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. Due to the topography, the average speed is around 40 km/h.

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Transfagarasan Highway

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"One of the most dangerous highways in the world" Transfăgărășan Highway Romania *
Transfagarasan Highway
by Dominic Nessi
  • The Transfăgărășan or DN7C is a paved mountain road crossing the southern section of the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. It has national-road ranking and is the second-highest paved road in the country after the Transalpina. It starts near the village of Bascov, near Pitești, and stretches 90 kilometres (56 mi) to the crossroad between the DN1 and Sibiu, between the highest peaks in the country, Moldoveanu and Negoiu. The road, built in the early 1970s as a strategic military route, connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia.

Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Sibiu!
Most notably Andrey Sulitskiy, Eduard Wichner and Dominic Nessi.