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Transfagarasan

The Transfăgărășan was constructed between 1970 and 1974. Built mainly by military forces, the road had a high financial and human cost. Work was carried ou...
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The Transfăgărășan was constructed between 1970 and 1974. Built mainly by military forces, the road had a high financial and human cost. Work was carried out in an alpine climate, at an elevation of 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), using roughly six million kilograms (5,900 long tons; 6,600 short tons) of dynamite, and employing junior military personnel who were untrained in blasting techniques. Many workers died; official records state that only 40 soldiers lost their lives, but unofficial estimates by workers put the number in the hundreds. The road climbs to an altitude of 2,042 metres (6,699 ft). The road also provides access to Bâlea Lake and Bâlea Waterfall. Fagaras mountains, Transylvania, Romania, 7 frame
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