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Flooded Church of Geamăna

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Flooded Church of Geamăna

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    1. Flooded Church of Geamăna – Old Wooden Wheelbarrow loop from Hădărău

    21.1km

    05:56

    440m

    440m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    April 1, 2024

    The heartbreaking story of Geamăna, the sinking village

    In 1978, an entire village was evacuated to accommodate what would become the waste disposal basin for Europe's largest copper mine. Today all that remains is the top of the former local church, peeking out from the poisoned waters that have flooded the town.

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      Location: Alba, Romania

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