Private Tour from Bucharest to Dracula's tomb and Mogosoaia
ID: GYG748020-1208945
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
The Snagov Monastery , also known as the Vlad Țepeș Monastery. The monastery is probably one of the late foundations of Mircea the Elder, being first documented in 1408
The first written documentary attestation that mentions this monastery dates from the second half of the XIV th century, during the reigns of Dan I (1383-1386) and Mircea the Elder (1386-1418). In 1453, Vladislav II built a chapel dedicated to the Annunciation, however, local legends says that it sunk into Lake Snagov around the year 1600. The imperial doors from this first chapel were discovered on the shore of the lake further away, and are nowadays kept at the National Art Museum of Romania.
The monastery is also famous because of the burial place of Vlad Țepeș in its premises. This is the belief of the locals, to which were also added the opinions of specialists Alexandru Odobescu and Nicolae Iorga. According to the legend, after the death of Vlad Țepeș, which occurred after the battle with the Ottoman Empire in 1476 (who had supported the Dănești in obtaining the throne of Wallachia), the monks of the monastery would have found and hidden the ruler's body.
Highlights
- Private Tour, only your group will participe
- English speaking tour guide
- Entry tickets to Snagov Monastery
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
