Lake Tarnița

#168 among destinations in Romania

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Lake Tarnița is a reservoir located in Cluj County, Romania, between the communes of Râșca, Mărișel and Gilău, west of Cluj-Napoca. Covering some 215 ha, with a length of close to 9 km and a maximum depth of over 70 m, it is a popular tourist destination. Water from the Someșul Cald River flows into the reservoir. A 97 m high dam was completed in 1974. ()

Local name: Lacul TarnițaLength: 5.59 miMaximum depth: 230 ftElevation: 2060 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°43'13"N, 23°16'18"E

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ClujRomania

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Lake Tarnița – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castra of Gilău.

5.7 miNE
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
Castra of Gilău, Gilău
147 min walk • The castra of Gilău was a fort in the Roman province of Dacia. Traces of the castra built in the 2nd century AD can be identified at the confluence of the rivers Someșul Mic and Căpuş in the Bánffy Castle's park at Gilău. The fort and its vicus were both abandoned in the 3rd century.

Lake Tarnița

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Lake Tarnița – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Castra of Gilău, Gilău