[2024 Moroeni Attraction] Travel Guide for Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (Updated Dec)
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The Heroes' Cross on Mount Caraiman
📍The Heroes' Cross on Mount Caraiman (Crucea Eroilor de pe Muntele Caraiman)
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✅A monumental cross located on the Caraiman Peak in the Bucegi Mountains of Romania, built between 1926 and 1928 to commemorate the Romanian soldiers who died in World War I in Romania and the Carpathian Mountains.
✅Recognized by the Guinness World Records in 2013 as the tallest mountain cross in the world.
✅Accessible by cable car or hiking from the village of Bușteni in the Bucegi Mountains.
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The Heroes' Cross on Mount Caraiman
📍The Heroes' Cross on Mount Caraiman (Crucea Eroilor de pe Muntele Caraiman)
🎫Entrance Fee: None
The Heroes' Cross (Crucea Eroilor) located on the peak of Mount Caraiman in Romania is an iconic monument that showcases the harmony between Romanian history and nature. This structure is a large cross made of steel, situated at an altitude of approximately 2,291 meters, blending with the majestic scenery of the Carpathian Mountains.
This monument was erected to honor the sacrifices of Romanian soldiers and is considered a technical achievement of its time, as materials were transported by cable car and workers under challenging terrain conditions.
Today, it is not only of historical significance but also a must-visit for tourists, as the cross is illuminated at night, allowing its grandeur to be admired from afar.