Chindia Tower, Fortified tower in Târgoviște, Romania
The Chindia Tower rises 27 meters with a stone base shaped like a truncated pyramid and a cylindrical brick structure measuring 9 meters in diameter.
Prince Vlad III the Impaler initiated the construction of this military fortification in the 15th century to serve as a guard point and treasury storage.
The exhibition inside the tower displays an extensive collection of documents, weapons, and personal objects belonging to Prince Vlad the Impaler.
The tower contains three levels connected by a spiral staircase, with the upper floors featuring broken arch openings and stone-supported balconies.
Two theories explain the name Chindia: one refers to local festivals called chindia, while another derives from an old term meaning sunset.
Location: Târgoviște
Location: Dâmbovița County
GPS coordinates: 44.93235,25.45818
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
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