Meledic, Nature reserve in Mânzălești, Romania.
Meledic is a nature reserve in the Buzău region covering about 136 hectares at elevations between 424 and 607 meters. The landscape features salt formations and chalk layers, with two freshwater lakes sitting on top of underground salt masses.
The reserve was once known for containing the world's longest salt cave system until another location took that title in 1983. The S6 cave at Mânzălești within the reserve held this record for many years before being surpassed.
Artists have created wooden sculptures around Meledic Lake since the early 2000s, continuing to add to the collection. This creative work gives the lake shores a distinctive artistic character shaped by ongoing local activity.
The reserve is easy to reach via secondary roads branching off from the main highway DN2 (E85) through the nearby towns. Paved roads make it simple to access different areas within the protected zone.
Two freshwater lakes formed naturally within the reserve despite sitting directly on top of salt massifs. This unusual pairing of water and mineral deposits creates a striking natural contrast that defines the landscape.
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