Durău
What to see in Durău
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
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1Orthodox conventMănăstirea Durău
A convent whose church of the Annunciation was consecrated in 1835 and painted inside between 1935 and 1937 by Nicolae Tonitza's students, under his guidance.
The wax painting, made under Nicolae Tonitza's guidance, places Mount Ceahlău and shepherds in Moldavian dress in the Nativity.
Centrul stațiunii
2Waterfall, natural monumentCascada Duruitoarea
A waterfall of about 25 m on the Rupturii stream, falling in two steps, reached on marked paths from Durău.
It is the easiest hike from Durău to a spectacular spot, and it can be done in winter too, when the snow allows.
Parcul Național Ceahlău, la 1,5–2 ore de mers pe jos din Durău
3Mountain peakVârful Toaca
A pyramid-shaped peak of 1,904 m, the second highest in the Ceahlău massif, climbed on a staircase of more than 500 steps.
It is the symbol of Ceahlău, and from the top you see Lake Izvorul Muntelui, Durău and, in clear weather, the towns in the valley.
Masivul Ceahlău, la 3–4 ore de mers pe jos din Durău- 4Ski and sledging slope
Pârtia de schi Durău
A short slope with a T-bar and a sledging area in the middle of the resort, run by Durău Park; in summer the same spot is an amusement park.
It is where children and beginners learn to ski or go sledging, a few steps from where you stay.
Centrul stațiunii, lângă mănăstire 
5Ruined fortified manorPalatul Cnejilor
The ruins of a fortified boyar manor in Ceahlău village, with towers, walls and cellars, next to the church of the former Hangu hermitage, built in 1639.
The ruined towers and cellars next to a church from 1639 make an easy short stop on the road to Durău.
Satul Ceahlău, la circa 6 km pe drum de Durău