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Gradina Zmeilor (Garden of Dragons)

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Gradina Zmeilor (Garden of Dragons)

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Gradina Zmeilor (Garden of Dragons)

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    August 28, 2025

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    The Garden of Dragons is a protected natural monument in the Almas Basin. It covers an area of two hectares. In this geological reserve, one can admire the effects of weather on the structures of sandstone and microconglomerates. Water played a significant role in the formation of these rocks. Due to landslides, the shape of these natural features can change from year to year; it is an ongoing phenomenon. One of the most famous formations, "The Cursed Stepdaughter," collapsed in 1973 after a flood.
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    March 17, 2019

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    Beautiful sandstone formation in a beautiful landscape.
    On the road leading through Gâlgău Almaşului, there is a sign pointing to the paved driveway to the parking lot.
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    June 27, 2024

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    Gradina Zmeilor, or the Garden of Dragons, is a beautiful natural reserve located in Sălaj County, Romania, celebrated for its extraordinary rock formations shaped by millions of years of wind …

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