Transfagaras _ Romania 3/3

submitted by europelmbh on 03/11/16 1

map: goo.gl/1uvi0 The road was constructed between 1970 and 1974, during the rule of Nicolae Ceaușescu. It came as a response to the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Warsaw Pact. Ceaușescu wanted to ensure quick military access across the mountains in the event if the Warsaw Pact attempted a similar move into Romania. 40 soldiers lost their lives in building accidents.The road climbs to 2,034 metres altitude music: Oleg Serkov - FreeFall - Black Wings - L.E.O - Meditative

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