Snagov Monastery
The Snagov Monastery, also known as the Vlad Țepeș Monastery, is a medieval Orthodox monastery 40 km away from Bucharest. It is located on an island in Lake Snagov. It was founded by Mircea the Elder, ruler of Wallachia from 1386 to 1418. Several rulers rebuilt the monastery after him, including Vlad Țepeș, Mircea Ciobanul, and Neagoe Basarab. The place is famous for being the final resting place of Vlad Țepeș, better known as Vlad the Impaler, who inspired the literary character of Dracula.
