Snagov Monastery sits on a small, forested island in the northern part of Lake Snagov, about 40 kilometers from Bucharest. First documented in 1408, it is believed to have been founded by Mircea the Elder, and later rebuilt by rulers like Vlad Țepeș, Mircea Ciobanul, and Neagoe Basarab.

The current church, built between 1517–1521 under Neagoe Basarab, features Byzantine architecture with traditional Romanian touches. Its bare brick exterior and 16th-century frescoes inside give the monastery a distinct, quiet charm.

One of its most famous legends claims it is the burial site of Vlad the Impaler, though archaeological digs in 1933 failed to confirm this. Today, Snagov Monastery remains a place of mystery, history, and spiritual retreat, drawing visitors with its secluded beauty and deep cultural resonance.

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