Wallachia
Snagov
A lake and monastery north of Bucharest, with the reputed grave of Vlad the Impaler.
North of Bucharest, in Ilfov county, Snagov is a realm of lake and forest, the capital's favourite retreat when the city grows too heavy. Lake Snagov, broad and calm with its wooded shores, draws the people of Bucharest at weekends for walks, swimming and moments of ease far from the bustle of the metropolis.
On an island at the heart of the water stands Snagov Monastery, an old and secretive sanctuary said to hold the grave of Vlad the Impaler, the ruler who passed into legend. Between the mirror of the lake and the shade of the forests, Snagov blends the quiet of nature with the allure of a history wrapped in mystery.
