The place in Romania where the purest water is found. It is unique in the country, being considered a natural treasure in Europe. Those who arrive here are fascinated by the extraordinary landscape. What does the legend say about this destination?
Where the purest water is found. Fascinating place in Romania
One of the most amazing places in Romania, visited annually by thousands of tourists, is Lake Sfânta Ana, located near Băile Tușnad. Here you can find the purest water in the country, close to distilled water, with only 0.0029 ml of minerals, according to specialists.
Lake Sfânta Ana, in Harghita county, is located about 50 kilometers from Miercurea Ciuc and about three hours away from Bucharest. It is the only volcanic lake in Romania, and the beauty of the place attracts tourists every year.
It was formed at the bottom of the only crater left intact in Central and Eastern Europe, after a volcanic eruption that occurred tens of thousands of years ago. Unique, mysterious, with a special charm, it has an area of 19 hectares and a depth of about seven meters.
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Moreover, Saint Ana Lake is part of the Mohoș nature reserve in the Cimatu Mare Massif, located between Harghita and Covasna counties. It is a protected area of national interest. If a few years ago tourists arriving here used to bathe in the lake, now bathing is prohibited.
The measure was implemented starting in 2018, after specialists found that, due to bathing, the quality of the water suffered. The changes had benefits regarding the purity of the water, which is now considered the purest in Romania.
What does the legend say about Saint Ana Lake?
Even if tourists are not allowed to bathe, legend says that those who wash their hands with the water here will be protected from danger by the Fairy of the Lake. At the same time, people visiting Saint Ana Lake can have a picnic, as special places have been set up for camping during the summer.
And boating is among the favorite activities of tourists who come here. The faithful can also visit the Saint Anne Chapel. Over time, several legends have appeared regarding this fascinating place.
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The most famous of them is that of Ana, a girl who was harnessed to a carriage by the lord of the Tușnad citizens. Next to her were 11 more virgins, all of whom were whipped to move the chariot forward.
Because she couldn’t bear the suffering anymore, Ana cursed the master, then the mountain broke. From her tears and those of the other girls, a clean lake appeared, in which those who bathed were washed of their sins.
