Transfagarasan, Romania
From series “Most Dangerous and Lethal Roads”
The Transfagarasan mountain road is located in Romania and passes in the Carpathians. It is a real world attraction. Repeatedly referred to in the television show Top Gear, the road is known to be one of the most difficult and dangerous highways in the world. Its construction began in 1970 and was completed four years later. The highway has become a shortcut between Transylvania and Walachia.
The Transfagarasan runs through the incredibly beautiful places. It has a high quality coating, however, the number of accidents and deaths is increasing every year. Sharp turns, tunnels and steep drops are a real disaster for drivers. This road is not for the faint hearted. The highway began to claim lives of people long before its final using. 40 people lost their lives during the construction when demolition work was carried out.
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Transfagarasan - interactive map
Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'ATM BCR' located in 32 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'sc grafie apo spitya mu srl' is located in 33 km (
on the map).
on the map).
Fuel station: 'Petrom' in 30 km
Supermarket: 'miniMAX Discount' in 32 km
Parking: 'Parcare' in 30 km
Apotheek: 'Sensiblu' in 38 km
Police station: 'Post Politie Salatrucu' in 17 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Pension Dracula' in 13 km
Railway station: 'Câineni' in 25 km
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
57 km - Castle Fagaras
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72 km - Castelul Peles
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139 km - Hunyad Castle
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141 km - Salina Turda
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161 km - Palatul Parlamentului
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247 km - Devetashka Cave
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