Oratea Fortress, Medieval fortress in Podu Dâmboviței, Romania.
The stone structure stands on Saxon's Hill, 1.5 kilometers north of Podu Dâmboviței village, near the Câmpulung-Brașov highway in Argeș County.
The Teutonic Knights constructed this defensive fortress in 1212 following their invitation by King Andrew III of Hungary to protect against Cuman attacks.
The fortress holds connections to Vlad the Impaler's history, as it became the location of his arrest during the conflicts with Mehmed II in 1462.
Visitors reach the fortress by following DN73 highway between Câmpulung and Brașov, with the site located 300 meters east of the main road.
The fortress retains its original stone architecture from the 13th century, displaying medieval military engineering techniques used by the Teutonic Knights in Romania.
Location: Argeș County
GPS coordinates: 45.41666,25.22796
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:42
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