Majestic Lake Campsite

A UNESCO World Heritage site since 2021, the Museum of Mining and the Roman Galleries in Roșia Montană (five minutes’ drive or a half-hour walk) is an underground gold mining complex that dates back to at least the second century, when the Romans occupied this area. Within a 10-minute drive of the site are several artificial lakes created to serve the local mining industry. They include Tăul Mare, in a valley surrounded by spectacular woodland; Tăul Brazi, a popular spot for fishing and wild swimming; and Tăul Țarinii, at close to 1,000 metres of altitude. Some of the gold mined at Roșia Montană, plus the tools to do so and other minerals and gemstones, has made its way to the Gold Museum Brad (one hour). Items here have been named after the shapes the gold ore has taken – for example, one resembles a ballerina and another a polar bear.