Sălașu de Sus
A commune at the foot of the Retezat Mountains, with Mălăiești Fortress, 15th-century churches, the Cândreș knezes' court and the Nucșoara valley.
Sălașu de Sus is a commune in Hațeg Country, at the foot of the Retezat Mountains, made up of the villages of Sălașu de Sus (the seat), Coroiești, Mălăiești, Nucșoara, Ohaba de sub Piatră, Paroș, Peștera, Râu Alb, Râu Mic, Sălașu de Jos and Zăvoi. It is a large commune, with much of its territory in the mountains.
At Mălăiești stands Mălăiești Fortress, a 14th-century noble stronghold. Sălașu de Sus keeps the Saints Athanasius and Cyril church and the court of the Cândreș knezes (15th century), while Paroș and Râu Alb have other medieval churches. The Nucșoara valley leads to the Retezat and to the Lolaia waterfall.
Protected areas include the “Nucșoara Narcissus Meadows” reserve (20 ha).
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Lolaia Waterfall
A drop of about 15 m on the Nucșoara valley, a short walk from the Cârnic stop in Retezat National Park.
Retezat National ParkMălăiești Fortress
A 14th-century noble fortress with a keep and curtain wall, restored with EU funds, at the foot of the Retezat.
Hațeg Country