The Siriu Dam is part of the essence of the town Siriu and is well worth visiting if you are interested in such tourist attractions.
It is an artificial dam which caused transformations in the DN 10 route, which took the shape of the Siriu Lake, from which several viaducts emerge.
Siriu is an artificial reservoir, placed on the upper curse of Buzau River. Its construction ended in 1985 and spread over a surface of 10 km. The purpose of the dam is to produce electric energy in the hydropower plant that covers a surface of 500 m and stands as a land dam, being constructed with a clay, rock and sterile core, positioned between the Podul Calului and Siriu Massif.
The area surrounding the Siriu Dam is one of the places where man has worked hand in hand with nature to create a truly marvellous landscape, a sight to see and to photograph!
The viaducts are the pillars are interesting to observe, as well as the Runcea Cascade, situated 5 km away from Siriu. The wild pathways through the forests offer visitors and nature lovers unique sights and take them to a village where a local has set up a small museum in her parents’ home.
For those of you passionate about fishing, Siriu Dam must rank first on the list of places to go. The waters of the lake hide harbor species of fish like broad snout, carp, chub and trout. The dam is an amazing destination for families, as they provide fun and activities for both the fishers and the rest of the family, who can take long walks through the forest, by the beach or go boating. The small resort Baile Siriu is another destination to check near Siriun Dam. Here, you can find thermal springs less rich in bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sulfur and very little mineralized.
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