Cetatea Bálványos

#315 among destinations in Romania

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Bálványos Castle is a castle ruin of national monument status, located in the north of Covasna county. As a Romanian national monument, its code is CV-II-m-A-13297. "Bálványos" in Hungarian means "idolatrous", so the name of the fortress can be loosely translated into "the Castle with/of the Idols". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°6'50"N, 25°57'55"E

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CovasnaRomania

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Cetatea Bálványos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Sfânta Ana, Ciomadul.

4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Sfânta Ana, Băile Tuşnad
102 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Carpathians of Romania, Lake Sfânta Ana is a natural wonder that beckons travelers seeking tranquility and scenic beauty. This crater lake, the only one of its kind in Romania, is located near the city of Băile Tuşnad, and it...
4.4 miW
Natural attraction, Volcano, Nature
Ciomadul
111 min walk • Ciomadul is a volcano in Romania, and is known as Csomád in Hungarian. It is in the Carpathians, close to the towns of Băile Tușnad and Bixad.

Cetatea Bálványos

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Cetatea Bálványos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Lake Sfânta Ana, Băile Tuşnad

Ciomadul