Transalpina is the lengthiest road that stretches over the Carpathian Mountains – and this is valid not only in Romania, where Transalpina is found, but also in the other Carpathian countries. The road traverses the Parang Mountains from the north to the south, being parallel with the Olt and Jiu Rivers; the maximum altitude is reached in Urdele Strait (2145).
Transalpina has been constructed by the Roman armies on their way to Sarmisegetuza and has been paved by King Carol II after 1930 (this being the reason for which Transalpina is also known as the King’s Road). After the Second Word War, this mountainous path had been rehabilitated by the Germans. But afterwards, the road was forgotten. No one ever took the responsibility of maintaining Transalpina in good use.
In 2007, a public works project set out to modernize the Transalpina by paving the roads and making it easier for tourists to enjoy the highest altitude highway in the country. It would take five years to finish.
Traseul Transalpinei are o lungime de:
- 141 km de la Novaci la Saliste, respectiv 155 km de la Bengesti (locul unde se desprinde traseul Transalpinei din DN67 Tg.Jiu - Rm.Valcea) la Saliste (intersectia cu DN1 Sibiu - Sebes),
- 137 km de la Novaci la Sebes, respectiv 148 km de la Bengesti la Sebes (DN67C) pentru cei care aleg aceasta ruta.
We freely speak of dreams
We marvel at what they conceal
But in my wonderworld
Each sleeping vision is so real
So I believe and hope
That all the things I see
May one day bring
Such truth and peace
As we can feel
Free from this waking world
Deep in sleep's mystery
My will is free to wander
Free to wander carelessly
At times it's not so far
From what we call reality
And at times I know I wonder
If it all could come true
Oh, Mr. Wonderworld
Don't be afraid
'Cause dreams were made
Were made to dim the light
The torment day can bring
And leave you free
To laugh aloud and hear
Your heart bells ring
Oh, oh, Mr. Wonderworld
Wonderworld
Oh, Mr. Wonderworld
Don't be afraid
'Cause your dreams were made
They were made to dim the light
The torment day can bring
And leave you free
To laugh aloud and hear
Your heart bells ring
Oh, oh, Mr. Wonderworld
Artist: Uriah Heep lyrics
Title: Wonderworld
Transfagarasan
Forgotten Roads - Tabla Buţii
- 141 km de la Novaci la Saliste, respectiv 155 km de la Bengesti (locul unde se desprinde traseul Transalpinei din DN67 Tg.Jiu - Rm.Valcea) la Saliste (intersectia cu DN1 Sibiu - Sebes),
- 137 km de la Novaci la Sebes, respectiv 148 km de la Bengesti la Sebes (DN67C) pentru cei care aleg aceasta ruta.
We freely speak of dreams
We marvel at what they conceal
But in my wonderworld
Each sleeping vision is so real
So I believe and hope
That all the things I see
May one day bring
Such truth and peace
As we can feel
Free from this waking world
Deep in sleep's mystery
My will is free to wander
Free to wander carelessly
At times it's not so far
From what we call reality
And at times I know I wonder
If it all could come true
Oh, Mr. Wonderworld
Don't be afraid
'Cause dreams were made
Were made to dim the light
The torment day can bring
And leave you free
To laugh aloud and hear
Your heart bells ring
Oh, oh, Mr. Wonderworld
Wonderworld
Oh, Mr. Wonderworld
Don't be afraid
'Cause your dreams were made
They were made to dim the light
The torment day can bring
And leave you free
To laugh aloud and hear
Your heart bells ring
Oh, oh, Mr. Wonderworld
Artist: Uriah Heep lyrics
Title: Wonderworld
Transfagarasan
Forgotten Roads - Tabla Buţii
