#Lake Snagov

[urbanshaman30]

On this day - 14th December 1476

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Death of Vlad Țepeș - Vlad the Impaler

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Vlad the Impaler was born - and died - in Romania.

However, where and how his death happened, and where Vlad’s body was laid to rest, is cloaked in mystery.

One such place accepted as Vlad's final resting place, is Snagov Monastery.

Snagov Monastery, sits on a small island in the middle of Snagov Lake, about 30 kilometers north of Bucharest.

Access is from the tiny village of Silestru.

The mystery surrounding Snagov Monastery begins with its origins.

Some experts claim it was founded by the grandfather of Vlad Țepeș.

Some say Țepeș ordered its construction himself.

Other historians suggest that it dates from around 1408, meaning that neither Vlad nor his grandfather was the likely founder.

Vlad’s death continues the mystery.

Scholars generally agree that he was killed on 14th December 1476, but whether he died in battle against the Turks, or was assassinated by political enemies from his own country, has not been established conclusively.

Being an ill-tempered, bloodthirsty leader, Vlad had a LOT of enemies!!

Scholars generally believe that Vlad was decapitated, and that his head was taken to the Ottoman rulers in Constantinople.

But what about his body?

Its suggested that Vlad may have died not far from Lake Snagov, and that logically, this was the favoured location for interment of his body.

Vlad’s followers did not want to see their leader’s body defiled, or used for propaganda purposes.

So they buried him in this remote, inaccessible setting, with an additional precaution.

They buried his body deep beneath the church floor.

Above his tomb they created a false grave and filled it with animal bones.

When researchers dug under the church in 1933 and only found animal bones, the reaction by academics was -

“This can’t be the right grave.”

Reaction by the superstitious was,

“The vampire has flown away.”

The reaction from loyalists was,

“He is still safe down there.” ~

[dancingsalome]

The Historian, Chapter 4

In Istanbul there is a little-known repository of materials, founded by Sultan Mehmed II, who took the city from the Byzantines in 1453. This archive is mostly odds and ends collected later by the Turks as they were gradually beaten back from the edges of their empire. But it also contains documents from the late fifteenth century, and among them I found some maps that purported to give directions to the Unholy Tomb of a Turk-slayer, who I thought might be Vlad Dracula. There were three maps, actually, graduated in scale to show the same region in greater and greater detail.

Summary: Paul continues to narrate Rossi’s story, and that Rossi found out in Istanbul that Dracula is still alive. While doing summer research in Crete, Rossi makes a detour to Istanbul, and finds three maps. They don’t resemble Lake Snagov, where Dracula is officially entombed, and at the place the tomb is located, a small dragon is depicted, and underneath the legend 'In this spot, he is housed in evil. Reader, unbury him with a word.

Rossi reads them out aloud, and in the same instant a door slams, footsteps are heard, and a man, who is not one of the librarians, approaches Rossi. The man tells Rossi he has no right to look at the maps, even threatens him, and takes the map with him when he leaves. But not before Rossi has noticed that the man has two half-healed puncture marks on his throat.

When Rossi returns to his hotel he finds that all his notes about the maps have been stolen, and he returns to Crete. He tells Paul that he then gave up his research about Dracula, and that he and Paul will never discuss this matter again. He gives Paul a sealed package of notes before he leaves.

Here Paul stops talking, and N realizes he is in tears. When she looks around she notices a tall man in a dark suit walking away from them, and she finds she can’t stop looking after him.

My thoughts: After Rossi’s declaration that he thinks Dracula is still alive, it seems a bit strange that he can be so certain, considering that the only thing he found was a map of his tomb, albeit in the wrong place. It seems that there is more to this story than either Rossi, or perhaps Paul, is prepared to tell.

This chapter amps up the uncanny. Rossi reading the words aloud seems to set things in motion. However, it can hardly be that Dracula is awoken by them, as the man who takes the map has already been bitten. I think that reading the legend aloud rather focuses Dracula’s attention on Rossi, making him direct one of his minions to him. And who is the man N sees? Dracula, or perhaps his minion from the library?

[suetravelblog]

Medieval Snagov Orthodox Monastery Romania

Medieval Snagov Orthodox Monastery Romania

Snagov Forest – Photo Sorin Onisor Last week, I visited Snagov Monastery, about a 30-mile drive from Bucharest. During the time of the medieval states that existed in the feudal period, the monastery was Wallachia’s most important spiritual centre”. I’ve long been fascinated with mystic locations, and orthodox monasteries are a favorite. Romanians are pious people, and in a hectic world of…

[samoimjebistaru]

The Historian (Povjesničarka) is a book about Vlad Tepes III The Impailor. Or today known as Count Dracula. Its based on true research done in Transylvania and there is one strange thing about that research. In all official books it is said that Vlad was buried near lake called Snagov in his village, but when researchers opened the tomb, it was empty. Some rumours say that he was seen on Turkish carriage while transported in Constantinople aka Istanbul. Some sources also claimed that Vlads dead body spread some unknown illness whose symptoms were pale skin, thirst for blood, aggression.

[gezginturtle]

Drakula'nın yattığı yeri görmeden Romanya'dan dönmek olmazdı. Snagov gölü de görülmeye değer. #snagov #drakula #vladtepes #denemenlazim #gerekeniyap #romania #objektifimden #wanderer #lake #bridge #liveauthentic #livefolk #traveler #travelgram #travelling #traveling #travelingram (at Manastirea Snagov)

[paianjenul]

Dance like no one is watching. All rights reserved to the owner.

On Snagov Lake

[sisterbaetrice]

Killing Eve Season 1 “Russia” locations

As photographed by Sean Kelly

Top Left - Prahova County, Romania - Episode 8

Top Right - Lake Snagov, Romania - Episode 7

Bottom Left - London - Episode 6

Bottom Right - Bucharest, Romania - Episode 7

[erfigh]

Monasterio de Snagov, Rumania “Tumba” de Vlad Tepes el Empalador  El monasterio de Snagov es un importante monumento histórico y de arte feudal en Valaquia, que se encuentra en la isla ubicada en la parte norte del lago Snagov, en Snagov y cerca del pueblo de Siliștea Snagovului (comuna de Gruiu). La iglesia está construida en estilo bizantino con elementos decorativos de estilo rumano. El monasterio también es famoso por contener en su interior la tumba de Vlad Tepes el Empalador (#Drácula).  #snagov #vladtepes #beautifuldestinations #travel #travelphotography #travelblogger #travelgram #romania #igtravel #igworldclub #history #romanianhistory #romaniawow #artgram #romaniateiubesc #romaniamagica #romaniafrumoasa #romaniapitoreasca #unescoworldheritage #unesco #byzantinearchitecture #byzantine #architecturelovers #byzantineart #monastery #romanianstyle #amazingromania #romanialandscape (en Snagov Monasteary, Lake Snagov) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckyd8NMqbpc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cfurdi]

This was our NYE! Thank you A & A for the invite! #thenightbetweentheyears #bye2021 #welcome2022 #greattime #wevehadfun #nicepeople (at Lake Snagov) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYOnapCudVz/?utm_medium=tumblr

[besterro]

Not only the sun is about to set 😅 #lake #sunset #reflection #nofilter #water #nature #weekend #different (at Lacul Snagov) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS3ztjKtx8l/?utm_medium=tumblr

[itsandyarifthings]

5 motive să vii cu noi la pescuit pe lacul Snagov în 10-11 septembrie! 🎣👊🐳 👇 https://andyarif.ro/5-motive-sa-vii-cu-noi-la-pescuit-pe-lacul-snagov-in-10-11-septembrie/ #LigaRomanaDeSpinning #ArrowInternational #Garmin #SavageGear #BertiLures #Repo #PescuitLaRapitori #PescuitLaStiuca #PescuitLaSalau #PescuitLaBiban #CompetitiiPescuit #PremiiTombola #LaculSnagov (at Lake Snagov) https://www.instagram.com/p/CShZD7Gjn6h/?utm_medium=tumblr

[octavpaul]

'Poate, poate, Apusul de soare e doar răsăritul văzut de la spate...' #sunsetphotography #snagovlake⚓ #selfie #catchthemomentro #followme #benovovision #iphonephotography #enjoylife (at Lake Snagov) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDbcr_opdcp/?igshid=tswqrgnui1wj

[zhoooouyc]

A group #selfie with a special member! Nice quite countryside of Romania but still too hot for me. Suddenly missing the gloomy #baltic weather 😂😂😂 Today marks the halfway of my trip, the tougher half is waiting ahead!!!! #travel #solotravel #backpacking #romania #bucharest #day20 #groupie (at Lake Snagov) https://www.instagram.com/p/BztCzkwndioBFe6IeYkO9_j0ZJHb4NGfJE5I7w0/?igshid=byiuo9y0oi31

[vr4holiday]

360° VR Fishing Lake Tancabesti Car Touring Snagov Area Bucharest Romani...

[dragos]

Teambuilding can do magic! Reflection, Water, Sunset, Lake, Nature, Outdoors, Kajak, Bucharest, Romania, Team, Together at Artha Park Snagov by Dragos on EyeEm

[randomtimes-com]

Snagov Monastery: the island that (allegedly) houses the tomb of Dracula

This solitary monastery on a tiny island in a lake just outside of Bucharest may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not). -Ivan✍🏼😉........#randomtimes_com👇🏼🧛🏻‍♂️

We are in Romania. Transylvania has long been known as a place where vampires, werewolves, and the souls of the dead haunt dark forests, like Hoia Baciu forest, which has a reputation as one of the most haunted place of the world, and ghostly-looking fortresses. Many of the most “haunted places” in Transylvania, Romania are also popular tourist attractions. On a tiny island in a lake just outside…