We didn't have enough time to visit much of the country, but this half day trip was ideal. It is hard to find it without GPS. Once you walk across the bridge to the island, you have stepped back in time. Horses,dogs and cats roam the island and are both friendly and curious. Lush cherry trees and flowers abound. The monastery is small but beautiful. Half way around the lake, go to the Snagov Club for a meal and be sure to sit at a table on the lake. The food is very good and the fish is fresh.
Again our Navigation software without local phone service let us down. We foolishly simply entered 'Snagov' and were directed to the center of the lake. The monastery was on the opposite side. We had a fun trip trying to find people who could speak English to direct us to the proper place, and passed a very impressive local church and cemetery on the way around the west side of the lake. When we arrived at the bridge entrance to the monastery we parked near the bridge and walked across. Previous Trip Advisor reviews warned of harassing peasants, but this was a damp day in February, and no one approached us at all. We walked across the bridge and spent some time walking around inside and outside. Other than a large unlabeled sculpture of a woman holding a child located far across a field from the monastery, this was certainly no more impressive than any other monastery.
Enter this little church on an island at 12 km out of the town and beware not to step on Dracula’s grave. The legend says that the grave is deep down below the water lever and is guarded by two gigantic sheatfish.
good place for a day roadtrip from Bucharest, but be aware, there are some people who try to get money out of parking in front of the bridge and also in the courtyard of the monastery, Just do not pay them, even if they say they are from the monastery
It's one of those places you have to go, it's impressive through its architectural style but also the place, peaceful, quiet, you can really enjoy it. You will have to pay if you want to take pictures though.
Close to Bucharest lays the small Snagov Island. At least there is bridge build to reach the island without getting a boat. But when on the island, a little lady runs to the entrance and demands cash ;-) two people have to pay 30 RON to look, to make photos it's another 100 RON. Whereby it's obviously depending how many people come to look and photograph. The prices are variable.The problem is, that is not certain that it is actually Vlad Tepes's grave and further more, it becomes more and more common over the time, that you have to pay, when visiting a church. The monastery looks nice, but what makes me sick is that everybody wants some money, it starts when you arrive with you car, it is no parking area there, just a road, and there someone wants cash, and on the other side of the bridge, the lady waits ;-)
This small monastery on an island in Lake Snagov makes a worthwhile day trip from Bucharest. The monastery dates back to 1456 and supposedly houses the body of Vlad Tepes, though there is little historic proof for this.The lightly-wooded island is pleasant to wander around, and the overall location is quite peaceful, although because the whole island is quite small there's not a lot to do.Ultimately the rumours about the monastery are more vivid than the actual experience of visiting (the island is also supposedly linked to the mainland by secret tunnels beneath the lake), but as somewhere to while away an hour or two en route to/from Bucharest it's worth considering.
the snagov Monastery is supposed to be the tomb of Vlad dracula, it is on a small island that you have to take a small boat to. there is a monk that takes care of the grounds, but trust me he doesnt like to have his picture taken! the fresco's in here are mind blowing, and they were trying to repair them when we visited. but other than that is is a great site to see, espically if your into the old horror movies. defenet must see!
I was really looking forward seeing Vlads tomb and was actually really it down by the whole experience. It is very hard to find and a lot of maps dont have it marked correctly and once on the island it feels like a country farm. The cute puppies where the biggest hit for me. More of a hit than the tomb and the island! There is a bridge, looks pretty new and thats how I got across.I wouldnt bother coming here unless you have a few hours to kill.
beautiful monastery , a little difficult to arrive because the road is not so good , and there are no parking space . the tax for visiting is not t hi but i wish they would restore the monument whit those money .