Coloanele de Bazalt Racoș

The Basalt Columns at Racos, in Brasov county, are a spectacular geological formation, made up of columns of volcanic rock with regular prismatic shapes, the result of the slow cooling of lava millions of years ago. Aligned like an organ of stone, the hexagonal columns rise on the wall of a former quarry, offering an unusual and photogenic sight. The place belongs to an area rich in geological curiosities, alongside the extinct volcano and the emerald lake formed in a former working.

The formation is protected as a natural monument for its scientific and scenic value. The columns draw lovers of geology as well as tourists curious to discover the traces of volcanic activity in the Eastern Carpathians. Access is by country roads; visitors are advised to respect the fragility of the site and not to damage the rock formations.