Fântâna lui Manole

The Fountain of Manole in Câmpulung Muscel is a place tied to one of the best-known legends of Romanian folk culture, that of the master builder Manole, who built the monastery of Curtea de Argeș. According to the legend, so that the walls of the church would no longer collapse, the master is said to have built his wife into the foundation, and then, left without a way to come down from the roof after finishing the work, he tried to fly with improvised wings and fell, and from the spot where he touched the ground a fountain is said to have sprung. Folk tradition tied this spring to the memory of the tragic builder, making it a place of rest and reflection. The legend reflects the theme of creative sacrifice, present in many cultures.

Set in the sub-Carpathian area of Muscel, the fountain connects to the rich tradition of the place. Visitors can find here a living page of Romanian folklore. It is worth combining the stop with discovering the town's other sights.