2. SNAGOV
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3. Index 3
Collection 04
P04 Message to the reader
P24 “Monasteries and
Churches –
in Snagov Area”
Collection 05
“VLAD BASARAB
P06 What are Snagov
P26 ŢEPEŞ / DRACULA –
HISTORY and
Museum Collections? LEGEND”
P09 HISTORY and
CULTURE
P29 Collection 06
“Eco-Tourism of
Snagov area”
in Snagov area
P12 Collection 01
“Local archaeology /
P33 Collection 07
Numismatics / Maps” “Water Sports”
Collection 02 Other collections in
P14 “ETHNOGRAPHY –
local traditions –
P36 development, partially
exposed, at which you
Snagov Area” are invited to contribute
Collection 03
P18 “Good and “bad”
celebrities” P39 Other attractions in
Snagov area
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4. 4 Introduction
and therefore with an in the woods and in the
imperative obligation of communities on one side
strict protection). or the other of the lake. In
From the former large the past 40 years, I have
Sarmatica and the former (already) witnessed 2-3
impenetrable Forest major changes that have
of Wallachia, this lake locally diluted (and lost)
remained their very many of the traditions and
centre (the largest in the cultural and natural riches
Romanian Plain) and the of the area. There were
last pieces of the Forest of changes with good and bad
Vlăsia (which still contains parts. This approach tries
many old trees). to do something (at least
Message to the reader Snagov Area (silently) wit- comprehends, preserves
Probably (you, the reader) nessed many impact events, and provides a transfer to
are a local (older or newer) with a regional, national future generations) and I
or a tourist – willing to and even international have devoted a considerable
know something new (or relevance. Here, politicians piece of my time in the
more) about Snagov Area. and leaders met, advised, recent years to understand,
This area includes the entire negotiated, threatened, search, collect, organize, and
Snagov Lake (≈16km) and condemned and even (currently) present objects
the surrounding forests killed themselves over the and information about the
(>1400ha – parts of the centuries. history and heritage of this
former Forest of Vlăsia). area.
This area (administratively) I, Constantin Turmac I am
includes the villages Snagov, a native born in 1965, so I I see new generations
Gruiu, Ciolpani. This is the spent my whole childhood that cannot learn /
area with a great cultural on the bank of the lake, understand “what it was”
heritage (monasteries, chur-
ches, monuments, customs,
traditions and crafts, an
inspiring and creative
place for a series of artists)
and a natural heritage (a
biodiversity with at least
four habitats, with a total of
over 2,700 species of fauna
and flora, of which over 120
are protected and 43 are even
on the red list – that means
they are internationally
considered endangered
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5. Introduction 5
(if someone would really religious, cultural, historical, changed or added (and in
awaken their curiosity) as sports, political centre the next reviewed edition
if I could see generations (at different times) so we will mention you in a list
that “go” without telling that by exposing a set of of contributors). You could
someone what, when, how collections related to Sna- help us with new relevant
much was good in their life; gov area- on topics of information / pictures
Or what they wanted to be archaeology, ethnography, / materials (or even to
kept; Or what they believed cultural and historical fa- recommend other persons
in and what they were proud mous people, Vlad Tepeş that can help us in our
of; What Snagov was like (the Impaler), eco-tourism, approach).
– in “their days”; Where water sports – we are trying
they had fun and how;
What were their favourite
places; What names they
had; What unusual events
they had; What celebrities
they saw in the area; What
they knew about them; In
which tragedies, sufferings
and joys – they took part;
How it (actually) was in
communism; And so on.
As a local, I know very well
the people, the customs,
the traditions, the beliefs,
the bad habits, the values
(as they became). And to bring a picture (presented Help repositioning and
this approach of Snagov chronologically), more upgrading Snagov area –
Foundation addresses more complete and clear - on the taking into consideration
the next generations than impact, significance and the heritage significance
the contemporaries (who relevance of Snagov area for (insufficiently known) and
seem too troubled by the the culture and the history the role it played during
violence of the changes in of the region and even for the time in the history and
the last 20 years - to give that of the whole country. culture of the region and of
sufficient attention to such Romania.
issues). How can YOU help?
This booklet is a first version
Does Snagov have anything and the collections (the
(really) “special”? mobile heritage) – need to
I have found (after quite a be enriched. Therefore we
lot of research) that Snagov invite you to visit us and
area was a very important tell us what needs to be
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6. 6 What are Snagov Museum Collections?
What are Snagov Museum can guess or – if requested – save a part of the (oral)
Collections? listen to). culture, traditions, customs,
A part of the Museum of Because the existence of a objects etc. – belonging to
local history in Snagov “story” for each A4 page is the local people (before
Area a request of qualification at globalisation).
the international exhibitions
What do these collections (contests) (OPEN class in Among the objectives, Sna-
contain? FIP). And a part of the gov Museum (along with its
There are collections (grou- collections exhibited take collections) – provides:
ped on themes) of images part in such contests. 1) a “place” of “deposit”
(old cards, postcards, photos, Snagov Foundation (Com- + “exhibition” (for those
stamps, maps) together with mission D) has registered interested) – for different
books and articles (related since 2009 at the Ministry of information, objects, trad-
to Snagov Area, events, per- Culture (section Heritage – itions, customs – all of
sons – in connection with Decision no.3229/ Heritage/ them, dimensions related
these places), enriched with 26.01.2010 - Direction
different objects (many with of Museums, Collections
specific histories) – that try and Visual Arts, National
to render something from Committee of Museums
the history of this area. and Collections) a set of
These « objects » collections thematic collections specific
are grouped (regularly) to Snagov Area, forming
chronologically in A4 papers “The Museum of local
that have a title (theme) and history in Snagov Area”
a relevant “story” (that you trying to render and
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7. What are Snagov Museum Collections? 7
CHRONOLOGY of the
Museum Collections of Snagov Foundation
Legend:
Ci = Collections of international relevance [Vlad Basarab Țepeș/Dracula, Water sports, Biodiversity]
Cn = Collections of national relevance [Vlad Basarab Țepeș/Dracula, Water sports, Biodiversity]
Cr = Collections of regional relevance [Eco-tourism, ethnography, [Personalities, Archaeology]]
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8. 8 What are Snagov Museum Collections?
to the history / specific of
Snagov Area
2) a new attraction point
(tourist destination) - at
Snagov Foundation -
relevant to Snagov Area,
Muntenia and even
Romania (at least through
two collections – unique at
international level)
3) a place where you can
experience some traditional
activities related to: fishing,
pottery, basketry, textiles
4) a place where you can see
species of fauna and flora
specific to the area (a pond
and a set of pipes and tanks)
5) a place where it is
exemplified (presents)
ideas–solutions–
environmental technologies
both simple and modern
(future) – in the hope that
visitors will experience a
change after having seen
and after taking part in such
experiences.
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9. Istorie și Cultură în Zona Snagov 9
of many events, to the de-
velopment of a minimum
of the infrastructure (the
island Vlad Tepes had walls,
bridges, various groups of
buildings), to the creation
of religious or administra-
tive or operational centres
throughout the centuries.
As far as the cultural heritage
The reconstitution of old forests) had continuity is concerned, we might con-
history and cultural with the flourishing times sider at least two categories:
implications of Snagov area about 4000 years ago and a) one developed by the local
remains a challenge some 2000 years ago, when residents (who were most of
That is because there is so there was in “Coada Lintii” the time troubled, abused,
little known and even fewer even a group of furnaces exploited by the “impor-
things have been presented for working the metals and tant persons” that needed
to the public about Snagov. so the area was integrated manpower, support, various
The cycles of increase and at least in some wider eco- services provided locally).
decline of Snagov were due nomic circuits. And if the 30 The heritage still observable
to the special wealth (espe- archaeological sites around through customs, particular-
cially natural - with excel- the Lake Snagov cannot tell ities of the traditional crafts,
lent strategic and military us much about the life, the in the clothing and lan-
configurations) of the area, achievements and the hopes guage elements, or even in
coupled with the many dif- of the first arrived people in the behaviour elements etc.
ferent uses conferred to this the area and nor about the b) the one developed by the
place by the different lead- Getae, a new cycle (can be people coming to the area,
ers: a secret place of ref- seen) that has started since as leaders, builders, various
uge, a place of housing the the Slavs who came to the personalities (good and bad)
families, a place of political area in 600 A.D. (and from - and that led to both mate-
detention of the main op- them came the name of Sna- rial accomplishments and
ponents, a cultural and re- gov). various cultural, religious,
ligious centre, an adminis- administrative achieve-
trative centre, a destination The extremely rich natural ments - both locally and es-
with excellent infrastructure heritage (the former mid- pecially at a larger scale (at
for the tourist leisure organ- dle of the Forests of Vlasia, the regional, national and
ised for tens of thousands of with the largest lake in the even international level).
people - or lately – a relaxing Romanian Plain, with the The community and the lo-
destination in the villas (for largest biodiversity - ex- cal culture have (usually)
nomenclatures). cept for the Danube Delta) been the most underrated by
The archaeology suggests lead meantime to attract those coming in the area (al-
that the area (though located the celebrities in each pe- ways with the larger military
deep in the middle of the riod, to the accumulation
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10. 10 Istorie și Cultură în Zona Snagov
and political force) to the ex- es and the combinations of understand, experience, in a
tent that the surviving locals various ornamental flow- pleasant way.
have learned to hide their ers in the local courtyards)
true thoughts and feelings e) it was not aware (yet) the Some of the elements of the
and to “bow their heads “ relevance of some writers cultural heritage created by
in a convincing way. So that (Anatolie Panis, Constan- the newcomers (often with
even up to these days, the tin Georgescu) or local ath- a considerable part of labour
locals call the newcomers letes (Vasile Nicoara, Sanda and local material resources):
“strangers” and they require Toma) or even local celebri- a) religious / historical
many years and evidence of ties (who were valued com- monuments (the monas-
friendship until they accept munity leaders, or between teries Snagov, Caldarusani,
them and until they share the fishermen in Snagov Vil- Ţiganeşti),
some of the stories, beliefs lage, either on the occasion b) the places in the area are
and customs with them. of popular uprisings -from not marked, in which there
Gruiu etc.) were at least 6 armed strug-
Some of the elements of gles historically relevant,
cultural heritage representa- A set of elements which c) for very few person-
tive for the local people are: flourished in the corves of alities “related” to Snagov
a) toponyms connected the community and in the area, there are places (or
into a rich mixture of sto- economic relations based on commemorative plaques).
ries, events, legends, beliefs cooperation and shared re- Yes, for: Vlad Tepes, Virgil
- correlated with various sources such as the pastures Madgearu, Zelea Codreanu,
landmarks like the roadside and there is remembered by Imre Nagy but not (yet) for
crosses, the fountains creek some old people (over 70 Lucretiu Patrascanu, Dem
watershed years) – that were destroyed Dobrescu, and at least other
b) their own churches (when by communism and espe- about 12 figures and other
they were allowed by the cially by the massive disre- important events)
monasteries and when they gard according to the peas- d) for the professional water
had the economic power ants (compared with the sports (where they won doz-
needed) and the historical workers) and to those who ens of Olympic medals and
monuments (of Romanian have at present (compared to Romania has been present
and foreign heroes who died those who do not have). So for decades in the world-
in various wars) that, in the absence of their wide top) just recently there
c) crafts both specific (fish- manifestations the existing has been done a monument
ing, pottery, woven of twigs) evidence is ignored in the for Aurel Vernescu and the
and rural traditional (tex- form of objects (by the bridg- first thematic collection by
tiles, animal breeding, etc). es), old photos and docu- Snagov Foundation
About which Antipa and ments with more details etc. e) there are not mentioned
Sadoveanu mentioned that * For the four most repre- dozens of meetings and
include words and even ob- sentative local crafts, Sna- events for cycling competi-
jects / unique techniques gov Foundation created the tions (circuits), of époque
d) combinations of decora- endowment, the conditions car owners, of those who
tions and colours (the thread and the first events – allow- had motorcycles, of the
on the fretworks of the hous- ing those who wish to see, postmen, of the Scouts, etc.
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11. Istorie și Cultură în Zona Snagov 11
f) there are not marked But (usually) the leaders religious figures, writers,
the international meetings from different periods, pre- governors and officials, etc.),
organised in Snagov and ferred to omit / ignore / 8 relevant and outstanding
where there were made very reduce the role and the vis- murders / executions, 14 at-
important decisions (eco- ibility of Snagov area (in his- traction points, over 30 im-
nomically and socially) tory and even culture). That portant books / publications
g) there are not adequately is because in their time, they about Snagov, more than 30
mentioned many saddest had interests and activities relevant historical, cultural,
episodes such as the deten- in the area, which should not religious, military events.
tion of Jozef Beck, various be (too) public from various All these can (already) be
assassinations, etc. reasons: a strategic hidden seen (as first presentation)
place, a place of political de- as collections (represented
Snagov area was vigorously tention, a relaxing place (in chronologically). And this
promoted in some short violation of law, moral and first exposure represents
periods (and even with re- social norms – by them or only the beginning of the
markable results) and in by their family members – structuring of the multitude
others it was protected, hid- for whom they did not want of (other) surprising infor-
den, minimised as far as the witnesses / public visibility). mation about Snagov area.
role was concerned, as im-
portance, as associated ce- If during the interwar pe- The fact is that by 2009 Sna-
lebrities. For details / list of riod Snagov had themed gov area (the area with for-
historical periods (+ details routes, maps, publica- ests and lake between the
about the circumstances and tions dedicated - after monasteries Caldarusani,
the motivations related) we the communists’ arrival and Snagov and Tiganesti) had
would like you to ask the especially after 1989, the si- no cultural or touristic rep-
guide for details (there is lence was relocated in the resentation (e.g. museum
written material) and / or to area. / collections / thematic
sponsor the publication of groups) despite the wealth
more detailed works of local So far Snagov Foundation of objectives, attractions,
history, including a detailed has identified more than 100 events and historical, cul-
chapter. celebrities (rulers, historians, tural, religious and even po-
litical references. And what
was begun required many
additions (in relation to the
wealth and the potential
represented).
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12. 12 Collection 01 “Local archaeology / Numismatics / Maps”
exhibited are from three
main periods:
- up to year 200 our era
(including therefore the
parts from the Neolithic,
Bronze and Iron eras - when
there were major shops in
the area)
- during the fifteenth
century (the period of Vlad
Ţepeş)
- some parts from the war
of independence (1877) and
from the two world wars
We hope that next to these
objects to be added others
Local archaeology / So there is a wide range
Numismatics / Maps also (from other institutions)
of “traces” (about 30
Background: and especially to obtain (as
archaeological sites).
With this issue we try donations) some parts and
Several archaeological
to present and to better those owned by the locals
pieces presented in
understand the period since (from “Maidan”, “Dealu
showcases, are borrowed
it is known that the area Morii” and “Coada Linţii “).
was inhabited by humans
(2200 BC - present). The
first inhabited part was the
island area. It seems that
a very long time, people
lived in groups that kept
moving (regularly) from
one place to another, usually
chosen on the higher water
banks (e.g. “Coada Linţii”)
This collection is visual,
from the National Institute
kinaesthetic, so very
of Archaeology “Vasile
convincing (and creates
Pârvan “. We have purchased
a balance - to the many
or received the others. But
images of other collections).
we (still) have too few pieces
DESCRIPTION of the
to understand enough about
collection:
the locals’ ancestors.
1) archaeological pieces
The archaeological pieces
exhibited in glass cases
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13. Collection 01 “Local archaeology / Numismatics / Maps” 13
relevant – can help for a
better transposition during
the periods taken into
account. The coins can be
used (visually) as an “axis”
of time, as a continuity, etc.
This collection presents:
a) a description of the place
names (old names) for
different places and parts in
Snagov Area
b) references to the
collection of Ethnography
and Celebrities
(different objects / tools of – Greek and Roman,
thousands of years) similar to the ones found
This collection includes:
2) old maps (copies) –
we present a suite in a
chronological order, in
which it is marked the
Snagov Lake with a red dot
to understand and follow
the evolution of political and
administrative memberships
- the consequences and
implications.
3) pieces of numismatics
(exposed only during major
events; we have found that on the island) from the
1) a collection of books
seeing some coins (copies main historical moments
of history, archaeology,
brochures and articles in the
domain
2) several grouped coins
(replica) (in certain periods,
that correspond to certain
locally important moments)
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14. 14 Collection 02: “ETHNOGRAPHY - local traditions - Snagov Area”
persons doing in these where we have the name
areas, what occupations / Snagov (“sneg” meaning
crafts did they have, how “snowflake” ). The Slavs
were they organized, how being peaceful people,
did they evolve, what did tolerant, with preference
they specialize in, what for agriculture - were able
happened to them, what to work and then even to
have they become? integrate into the existing
ETHNOGRAPHY - local
traditions - Snagov Area
Background:
By the theme “Ethnography
and local traditions”
we intend to reconstruct
(and preserve) the specific
archaic life (peasant) in
Snagov area and in time
to achieve even a “living
museum”. The sources of
information are limited, so
that the approach is difficult
(but even though) – it is
much more interesting.
Within this area, you can
ask yourself some simple
questions:
1) why did the transition
from the stage of massive
oak forest (impenetrable) –
to current state occur?
2) what were the first
Compared to the relative communities, contributing
known habits of the Getae substantially to population
living here 2000 years ago, growth and to promote their
significant changes have values and habits. Therefore,
occurred with the arrival of in Snagov area, we find
the Slavs (in 600 AD) - from many names, place names,
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15. Collection 02: “ETHNOGRAPHY - local traditions - Snagov Area” 15
growth - all were influenced
by these powerful external
pressures and by the too
little time for introspection,
maturity and own choices.
The intangible heritage
formed - is found in the
collections, crafts, objects of
the Snagov Foundation.
DESCRIPTION of the
collection:
1) Panels with images
customs, mentalities - with communist period (1944- (postcards, stamps, old
obvious Slave roots (Snagov, 1989) it followed a setback maps, photos, clippings
Dobre, Dobroşeşti, Nedelea, due to the loss of aims and from publications and so
Bugean, Gheorghe, etc). core values.
The analysis of the
language, the words and the
utterances reveal interesting
differences even between
the neighbouring villages,
which was noticed by
Grigore Antipa and Mihail
Sadoveanu (who noticed
the use of different words
and unique fishing tools
by the local people - as if
they were isolated from
the rest of the country for
at least several centuries). There were long periods on). Information, images
The whole ethnographic when there were strong and objects related to ports,
setting went through external pressures (the houses, objects, traditions
several distinct periods: Phanariot period, the (in an area with a lake, reeds,
cohabitation (600-1600) Communism period) and fishing and forest) - which
and homogenisation relatively few periods (1848-
(1600-1800), then creation 1944) in which they could
of a new identity (1848- crystallize (more and better)
1907). In the interwar a local, regional and national
period, Romania seemed identity. The fact is that the
to strengthen its identity values, activities / crafts,
and specific, but during the economic, social, cultural
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16. 16 Collection 02: “ETHNOGRAPHY - local traditions - Snagov Area”
The collection presents:
a) local traditions and
customs
b) traditional occupations/
crafts: fishing, agriculture
(cereal and livestock),
pottery, beekeeping, reed The collection includes:
and wood exploitation 1) Primarily, a short story /a
(basketry) chronological presentation
c) aspects/images from the of the transformation of
village life the former Forests of Vlăsia
d) details about the evo- in the current villages (a
presents a set of features lution in time of the po- very visual evolution of
with the lake (fishing) and
forest (hunting) and crafts
(pottery , weaving, knitting,
etc.) and a series of local
traditions.
2) A collection of
ethnographic items (pots,
tools, etc.) - exhibited per
themes, in a very visual
form
3) For trades: fishing,
pottery, basketry and
textiles (including the loom)
there is a set of ready tools pulation, of the lands, of the the restriction of Forests of
and materials, so that we relationships at work, social- Vlăsia – the growth of plain
can organize experimental economical infrastructure. Vlasia - and the growth and
workshops for groups. diversification of human
communities in Snagov area
(in the narrow sense - made
of three communes: Snagov,
Gruiu, Ciolpani, and in an
extended sense - consisting
of seven communes - by
including Grădiştea, Vlăsia
Mill, Baloteşti, Periş -
forming the northern part
of Ilfov).
2) The visual support in the
form of panels made in the
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17. Collection 02: “ETHNOGRAPHY - local traditions - Snagov Area” 17
form of A4 drawings (about threads of silk, tethers, nets regular fairs
32 - so at least 70 pieces: / gill nets, basket and pots, 3) basketry: (made of
postcards, stamps, photos - host, anchor, fish landing, reeds, rushes, husk (maize
relevant explaining texts) etc.) / preserving fish leaves), willow twigs)
3) a set of minimum 30 demonstrations and
pieces (objects) – from the exercises for a twiner:
everyday life of peasants / raw material recognition
of the local people: different / harvest - training -
ceramics (associated to storage - preservation /
pottery in Piscu area and manufacturing different
Lipia), different tools and products in a rather broad
instruments (for specific
local activities: fishing, car- (smoked, salted, in glaciers)
pentry, agriculture, textiles), / reading the signs on the
some traditional fabrics, pond
some wood furniture pieces. 2) pottery: demonstrations
and exercises for a good
Crafts that can be tested potter: comparing and
(for groups, with a prior choosing the clays /
appointment): preparation - kneading
1) fishing: demonstrations the clay and storing it /
and exercises for a good manufacturing various
fisherman: various nodes products – at the potter’s
of different materials / wheel / making different
making a boat and fishing figures (e.g. whistle) and
tools (lines, fishing hitches other toys - for children but classification (over 20
for clams and crabs, hooks, also for entertainment and different types of pieces)
4) textiles: demonstrations
and exercises for a good
weaver: raw material
recognition / knowledge
of harvesting operations,
storage, preservation, pre-
paration of raw material /
preparation - setting the
tools used (loom, schemer,
etc.)
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18. 18 Collection 03: “Good and “bad“ celebrities”
tion to them). I wonder lost in the lake and mysteri-
what would have changed. ous legends.
The division into good or The fact is that many people
“bad” – is at your choice, with money and / or power,
to be done in front of the desired and had (usually for
collection (as a game), by a relatively short period of
putting a note in a box with time) - one property at Sna-
the number of the panel gov. And depending on the
and of the drawing - and time and on the moral / val-
we periodically make sum- ues of those times (or pres-
maries of the votes found. ent) - these celebrities were
Good and “bad“ celebrities So far, we have identified considered good or bad.
The theme “Good and Bad over 100 celebrities of whom It is believed that at Sna-
CELEBRITIES” presents among them: nationally rel- gov there are negative
a chronological perspec- evant (90), internationally charges and dimensions:
tive on human presence (20) and locally (12). Thus, no family / ruler could
in Snagov area and a few Snagov area has always been own so far (at the edge of
details about the most im- the lake) a property for
portant people, “bound” more than 25 years (without
to Snagov area. “Link” de- the emergence of various
fined in various ways: to troubles / major problems)
love Snagov / to live / to - reason for some legends /
visit constantly/ to suffer local explanations (perhaps
/ to die / to contribute /to related to the curses start-
write – to compose /to build ing from the prince Radu
/ to demolish – to destroy. the Handsome). And there
The celebrities remembered are many violent episodes:
are listed chronologically many bloody battles took
(usually on one A4 page) place in the area, many ex-
and if it was the case - with targeted (and even inhab- ecutions took place on the
specific parts (that is with ited) by country and region island Vlad Ţepeş, a whole
the most representative im- leaders (political, military, convoy drowned at a cross-
ages). administrative, etc.) so ing and recently Virgil
The fact is that the person- there are various associated Madgearu has been shot in
alities in the communities events, which are known
are those that emphasise only locally or in forms
or change directions and quite different from those
trends, those that have con- already “told “. These range
tributions that empower from murders, executions,
the others - and it may be “forced” detention / domi-
interesting to imagine the cile / residence - to humor-
consequences of their ab- ous and unlikely events like
sence (or taking different crocodiles and anacondas
decisions by - or in rela-
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19. Collection 03: “Good and “bad“ celebrities” 19
a national, regional, Eu- celebrities on the criterion
ropean and even world of “profession” / “compe-
level – related to Snagov. tence”: writer, director,
politician, leader, famous
DESCRIPTION of the athlete, celebrity, historical
collection: figure, criminal character etc.
1) Panels with images (post- c) if it was the case – the
cards, stamps, old maps, concrete / direct contribu-
photos, clippings from pub- tion (positive or negative)
lications etc.) + short ex- to Snagov area [there are
planatory texts, presented
chronologically, with the
main local, national, in-
ternational, good or “bad”
celebrities - which were in
the park Snagov, Imre Nagy connection to Snagov area
and Josepf Beck as well 2) Each celebrity is as-
as Pătrăşcanu - had been signed at least to a draw-
house arrested in Snagov, ing A4 - in which there
there drown annually in the are presented images
lake between 2 and 5 people. (cards, postcards, stamps,
But there are also positive scanned photos and so
charges and dimensions: on), quotes, interpretations
A number of writers and and possible conclusions.
other artists - created / 3) some objects of several several celebrities, including
composed - even at Sna- local and national celebri- locally – for whom I made
gov. Most of the Romanian ties (e.g. Sadoveanu’s um- details of their contribu-
rowing world champions brella, etc.) tions]
formed and trained them- The collection still includes:
selves at Snagov. A lot of The collection presents: a) a collection of books, bro-
celebrities (heads a) primarily a vi- chures, publications - con-
of the state, politi- sual “timeline” taining works, articles, ref-
cal leaders, heads of organized into A4 erences to these celebrities
services and even drawings [at least b) some documentations
notorious terror- 5 boards, that is at (more detailed) about
ists - came to Snagov minimum 5x16 =
and made decisions 80 A4 drawings,
with their peers, es- that is over 150 of
pecially during 1933 pieces included]
to 2008) even with b) only in multi-
an international impact. media version (available on
Thus, there is a long series request) may be presented
of important moments at a regrouping - presenting
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20. 20 Collection 03: “Good and “bad“ celebrities”
Celebrities “belonging” to Snagov area
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21. Collection 03: “Good and “bad“ celebrities” 21
collections 07/Good and “bad“ celebrities

22. 22 Collection 03: “Good and “bad“ celebrities”
Local celebrities
some of the celebrities Seneslau (voivodeship), Mitita Filipescu, Nicolae
c) a game: the visitors fill in a Basarab, Vladislav, Mircea Bălcescu, C.D. Aricescu,
form with several celebrities cel Bătrân, Vlad Dracul, Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Al-
(top 3 pleasant, 3 negative, Vladislav II, Vlad Ţepeş, exandru Odobescu, Mir-
3 who had negative contri- Radu cel Frumos, Basarab cea Malaieru, Nicolae Gri-
bution upon Snagov area, 3 cel Tânăr, Vlad Călugărul, gorescu, Grigore Antipa,
who had positive contribu- Neagoe Basarab, Mircea Regina Maria, Fisherman
tion and so on). Ciobanu, D-na Ghica, Pe- Niculae Vasile, Mihail
tru cel Tânăr, Mihai Viteazu Sadoveanu, Ioan Alexan-
List of celebrities included and Stanca (wife), Postel- dru Brătescu-Voineşti,
in the collection (with nicul Cantacuzino, Matei Panait Istrati, Constantin
various “connections” with Basarab, Constantin Brân- Băicoianu, George Enescu,
Snagov area): coveanu, Antim Ivireanul, Prince Nicolae, Nicolae
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23. Collection 03: “Good and “bad“ celebrities” 23
Caranfil, Dem Dobrescu, teachers: Anatolie Paniş, Hilde Lauer, Simion Is-
King Carol II, Prince– king Constantin Georgescu, Ion mailciuc, Dumitru Alexe,
Mihai, Nicolae Iorga, Iuliu Dumitriu-Snagov, Dumit- Ion Dospinescu, Gheo-
Maniu, Brunea Fox, Zelea ru Vintilă, Alexandru Neagu rghe + Toma Simionov,
Codreanu, Virgil Madgea- Artists: Geo Bogza, Con- Macarenco-Ciobanu-Ticu-
ru, (a series of interwar stantin Codrescu), Vlad Popa, Ion Bârlădeanu, Ivan
magnates owing around 30 Muşatescu, Margareta Pâs- Patzaichin, Vasile Diba,
villas in Snagov), Mareşalul laru, Florin Piersic, Irina Sanda Toma, Elisabeta
Ion Antonescu, Josef Beck, Petrescu, Sergiu Nicolaes- Lipa, Rodica Arba, Elena
Manfred von Killinger, cu, Ştefan Iordache, Vio- (Horvat) Florea, Angela
Lucreţiu Pătrăşcanu (l14), leta Andrei, Fanuş Neagu, Alupei, Constanţa Burcică,
(Russian military and po- Dan Piţa, Dinu Tănase, Ion Georgeta Damian, Viorica
litical nomenclature), (Imre Băieşu, Ana Szeles, Angela Susanu, Georgeta Andru-
Nagy + his colleagues), (the Similea, Nicolae Corjos, nache, Bjorn Rune Borg,
nomenclature of Gheorghiu Ovidiu Iuliu Molodovan, Nadia Comăneci.
Dej + his guests: Iosip Broz Sebastian Papaiani, Michael
Tito, etc.), (the nomencla- Jackson
ture of Nicolae Ceauşescu Sportsmen: Aurel Vernes-
+ Nicolae Doicaru + cu, Măcean Tiberiu, Sînceac
Ion Mihai Pacepa + Anton, Radu Nicolae, Pon-
their guests: Carlos, Yas- gratz Ştefan, Leon Rot-
ser Arafat, Gaddafi, etc.) man, Mihai Ţurcaş, Atanase
Writers, historians, local Sciontic, Simion Cuciuc,
collections 07/Good and “bad“ celebrities

24. 24 Collection 04: “Monasteries and Churches” - in Snagov Area
other and gathered together
important wealth from
which an important part was
sent to Athos annually. Thus
only when (on one side)
the local communities have
grown enough (in terms
of population and sense
of self / identity) and (on
the other side) the coercive
power (Phanariot - feudal)
Monasteries and Churches and cultural continuity of the monasteries lowered
- in Snagov Area (values). enough, starting from
The theme “MONASTERIES Chronological appearance 1850, it was possible the
and CHURCHES” (1408- of the three monasteries appearance of churches in
up to present) presents (Snagov - 1408), Căldăru- the villages around the lake.
(briefly) representative ima- şani - 1638), Tigăneşti - Currently, in the three
ges and short events related 1805) can be analyzed in communes: Snagov, Gruiu
to the main three places of conjunction with the de- and Ciolpani (a combined
worship in Snagov Area: forestations of the Forests population of about 18,000
1) Vlad Ţepeş Monastery of Vlăsia, the emergence inhabitants) there are about
(or Snagov) situated on the of new trading roads, the 10 churches, quite different
island in the middle of the mills on the river Ialomiţa from each other and with
lake (could be visited also and then the change of their own story.
by boat) their importance, the It can be very interesting
development of nearby to follow (e.g. in the case
communities, the various of the monastery Snagov),
princes preferences for one how it has evolved over time
or the other, the changes as both main and auxiliary
in tax systems applied by
the monasteries to the
surrounding communities
2) Căldăruşani Monastery (and the number of slaves -
(of monks) Gypsy - used).
3) Ţigăneşti Monastery (of
nuns) Each monastery has
These places represent both its history and
material achievements of interdependence with the
administrative and econo- others (as alternatively there
mic power concentrations was favoured one over the
(in different periods) and others, different estates
therefore evidence of a unit were moved from one to the
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25. Collection 04: “Monasteries and Churches” - in Snagov Area 25
churches in the area.
The collection presents:
a) details about the
evolution in time of
religious places (and of the
change in organisation -
administration, of the role
and activities / services
provided by the community
and by the others)
buildings (including the DESCRIPTION of the
protective walls, the bridge collection:
and the tunnel - from 1) Panels with images (post-
the island to the shore). cards, stamps, old maps,
At least for the locals, the photos, clippings from
Church is an institution and publications and so on).
an important place. For the Information and images
true peasants (who left for related to the secular and
the pool or in the woods, religious history of these
making a cross first and then religious places (which
b) some atypical / unusual
a prayer / a request with a also had an administrative,
stories - locally collected
promise), the Monasteries military, political, cultural
(and some which were
and the Churches in the role and there were even
unfound in any other
area represented the base a place of detention and
written form so far!)
– the community centre. executions)
The collection includes:
Hence, from the perspective 2) For each monastery,
a) a set of cards/brochures
of becoming local, the there is a panel (16 A4
/guides made at different
drawings) - as visually and
times
chronologically as possible,
*) [Optional] The visitor
with references to a few
is invited to “fill in” some
moments/happenings/
“missing” steps/information
celebrities/ objects / the most
/events (as some boards will
important in their existence.
even have a question or a
The visitor is encouraged
suggestive image, indirectly
understanding of the local to note the information
related to the subject)
monasteries and churches provided in this place, to
development is related to reflect and prepare better
the adjustment of customs, before visiting the actual
to the ethnographic locations concerned. There
diversity, to the great shocks is a separate presentation
and social dramas. (panel with 16 drawings
A4) and of the most relevant
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26. 26 Collection 05: “VLAD BASARAB ŢEPEŞ / DRACULA – HISTORY and LEGEND”
reconsidered nationally. The
fact is that at an international
level, the propagation /
increase rate of the brand
Dracula (and the reposition
as the leader of all the bad
characters) accelerated
(especially since the advent
“VLAD BASARAB ŢEPEŞ of film Dracula 1931 -
/ DRACULA – HISTORY
Bela Lugosi). Internally,
and LEGEND”
since 1906 (the National
The reigns of Vlad Ţepeş
Exhibition Jubilee), due to
were in the years 1488, were held international
the new nationalist current
1456-1462, 1476. In the congresses in which it was
- Prince Vlad Ţepeş has (re)
years after his death, it concluded that the brand
gained additional symbolic
continued to be published Dracula remains Romania’s
meanings of justice
(by the new printing system role to take, invest and
(associated with Tudor
- Guttenberg) defamatory develop projects related to
Vladimirescu etc).
leaflets (e.g. Dracula Waide). these topics.
It is surprising that
In less than 200 years, his
Romania has never
memory has faded at both The collection belongs
run any internationally
European and national level. to the OPEN class (that
program / measure as
But with the advent of the includes postcards, stamps,
taking / repositioning /
novel “Dracula” by Bram coins, papers, manuscripts,
fructification of the doublet
Stoker (1897), it appeared pictures and so on - all
Vlad Ţepeş Basarab (the
internationally the fictional related to the subject
real prince) <-> Dracula
Dracula, associated to Vlad pursued) and contains
(the fictional character with
Basarab the Impaler, which 5 panels that means 80
negative valence), although
begins (as an induced effect) A4 drawings (so about
internationally there
to be rediscovered and 200 pieces). The related
researches conducted inclu-
ded: old maps, original
documents, treaties of
history, images and pictures,
different records etc. The
collection exemplifies
at least 15 new aspects
(relative to the reference
bibliography, consisting of
over 20 reference books - on
these topics).
Each drawing illustrates
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27. Collection 05: “VLAD BASARAB ŢEPEŞ / DRACULA – HISTORY and LEGEND” 27
gone around the world and
got about 20 gold, wermail,
silver medals – arriving in
countries like USA, Japan,
Korea, Argentina, Brazil,
Belgium, Denmark , Poland,
Bulgaria, Hungary, Spain,
Turkey, etc.)
Through this collection it
is demonstrated that Vlad
a story, a fact, a situation, possible the difference Ţepeş was a bloody ruler
a conclusion. There are a between the historical because he was pressured
number of unique pieces character Vlad Dracula the by the circumstances:
(a few hundred years old). Impaler (Ţepeş) and Count a) subordinations / alliances
alternating (voluntary and
The main objectives asso-
ciated to the collection are:
1. to present as true,
visually, unique and
pleasing - but based on
research, documents, mail,
documents from many
different sources and
countries - and the aspects
of the life and activity of
the ruler, considered by
historians ‘cruel but fair’.
2. to define as precisely
Dracula in the novel of enforced) in the form of
the same name written by vassalage between Budapest
Irishman Abraham Bram and Istanbul along with
Stoker paying tribute to Istanbul
3. further development / (due to the changes in the
increasing of the collection balance of power – on the
- by including new themes background of Crusades
/ topics suites and Ottoman attempts
4. to continue the parti- to conquest Europe)
cipation in exhibitions and b) internal struggles bet-
international events (up ween the coalitions of the
to date the collection has boyars who were supporting
(alternatively) the Daneşti
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28. 28 Collection 05: “VLAD BASARAB ŢEPEŞ / DRACULA – HISTORY and LEGEND”
family, and respectively the that roamed the area in the the 550 years anniversary
Draculeşti family. last hundred years documentary of Bucharest
c) the period’s customs Dracula topic is very (also by Vlad the Impaler).
(characterized by cruel, appreciated especially in Previously, awards in
bloody, public punishments) England and in the USA Washington - U.S. and other
d) stopping the long series where it is already part of 5 countries. The collection
of betrayals of the boyars (in the local culture and there is regarded as the most
the last 58 years, an average are also world congresses representative collection in
reign was about 2 years) held. the country, on Vlad Ţepeş
e) the desire of the ruler to In these groups, however, Basarab theme.
insure the independence it seems to be little interest
of Hungary and Wallachia in the reality (origin) of the
(Wallachia + southern subject and even greater
Transylvania), the insurance concern for the impact and
and the administrative the potential of the subject
conditions’ compliance to certain audiences, eager
(customs, taxes, roads and for strong emotions.
strict commercial circuits,
rules etc.) to generate the PALMARES:
income, to gather and the Silver won in the last three
local community years at the exposures in
f) fair relationships between the EU (2012 in Maribor -
people (with confidence and Slovenia, 2011 at Balaton
predictability) – taking into - Hungary, 2010 at Plovidiv
account the archaic values - Bulgaria), in 2009 Vermail
collapse in the community exhibition from Bucharest
under the pressure of History Museum - Şutu, as
numerous barbarian hordes representative collection for
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29. Collection 06: “Eco-Tourism of Snagov Area” 29
expectations, Snagov
became a resort / an isolated
community, with thousands
of villas built chaotically, a
sort of “luxury bedroom”.
Through the collection
presented, you are invited
to find what there (still) adapted to the archaic rural
exists as infrastructure and life cycles (sustainable), at
to think of what could (still) the current status “modern”
Eco-Tourism of Snagov Area do - for the good of all. but with massive forgetting
In the interwar period of the traditions and roots,
in Snagov area there was But really, when and how with the loss of the pastures
created an eco-leisure did it begin the moving shared, with the sale of all
capacity of 20,000 seats the land around the lake
to other persons (who had
taken the reeds away and
concreted the banks and
thus the ecosystems were
broken) so that the length
of the lake of about 16km,
on both sides until they
left about 10 trips to the
lake for locals and those
unequipped?... Maybe nice,
safe unsustainable and
mostly jobless (perspective).
in the Park and Snagov from some ancient villages, I have learned through
Beach, to which during perfectly organized and researches that between
1948-1982 it was added
the infrastructure with a
capacity of about 15,000
seats, so that in 1990 there
should have be reopened
the resort (closed in 1982
by Ceauşescu) and the local
community to benefit from
jobs, consistent income,
money from fees for local
development projects etc.
In place of these justified
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30. 30 Collection 06: “Eco-Tourism of Snagov Area”
from Snagov area (covering former Forests of Vlăsia)
a period of about 90 years in and an important wetland,
about 40 pieces: especially due to a lake with a length
postcards, photos, old of about 16 km.
documents). Primarily, Special climatic conditions:
there is a short story / the average temperature is
1906 and 1908 it was sold chronological presentation with 6-8 degrees Celsius
for the first time some land of the transformation of lower than in Bucharest,
with the aim of building Snagov area in a “virgin” while the oxygen and
villas, sale brokered by the part in the years 1908, in humidity level is higher than
local resident, a member of the area under the 40 villas in Bucharest and Ploieşti.
the family Lăiţa, which over (in 1940), then with less The biodiversity has a total
the next 20 years became
famous and specialized in
the sale of about 20 lots, all
on the lake side.
And yet, could one find other
details? What were the main
stages, changes, contexts,
gains / losses, impact on
the local community?
What has happened over
time with those who came
/ bought / frequented the
protocol villas in Snagov? than 200 villas (1989) and of over 2,700 species of flora
Why could no family over 700 riparian villas at and fauna, of which about
possess the properties next present. Snagov is a spa area, 120 protected species listed
to the rivers for more than a natural reservation (which by the European Union. Of
25 years, without major includes two protected which about 42 are on the
disasters? Are there (and areas, several forests of the Red List.
what kind of) any strong
curses in the area? (like
that of Radu the Handsome
etc.). Could it have an
effect? What other resorts –
does Snagov area resemble
to (even as potential)?
The collection of postcards,
pictures and books about /
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31. Collection 06: “Eco-Tourism of Snagov Area” 31
per weekend (in the 1930s).
Only after the strengthening
of the unions in Romania
(after 1958) and the
construction of an additional
number of houses, the
tourist and recreational
infrastructure (e.g. the
railway complex - Astoria)
returned to a new peak of
visitors during the weekend,
of about 7,000-11,000 .
In the 80s, Ceauşescu
drastically reduced the
access to the area and there
were even demolished
several tourist destinations.
From 1950 until now, the
main visible activity and
there were inaugurated
worthwhile was held in the
Even since 1933, in Snagov Snagov Beach and Park
sports facilities of rowing,
(it can be viewed even the
official opening to which
attended King Charles II,
Prince Michael, Nicolae
Iorga, Iuliu Maniu, Dem
Dobrescu and so on). This
resort has been added
to the major attractions:
Snagov Monastery (Vlad the
Impaler) and Snagov Palace
(built by Prince Nicholas).
Thus, lately, Bucharest and
Ploieşti inhabitants have got
to come more than 20,000
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32. 32 Collection 06: “Eco-Tourism of Snagov Area”
international interest.
D E S C R I P T I O N
of the collection:
1) Panels with images
(postcards, stamps, old
maps, photos, clippings
from publications and
so on). Information,
images and objects related
to the destination / the
brand / Snagov resort
which brought Romania
grouped chronologically
the most medals at the
per key locations.
Olympics and at the World
2) An overview of all eco-
Championships. In the
tourist attractions that have
1990 – 2006 period there
ever existed in Snagov area.
3) A collection of books,
a historical perspective
brochures, articles -
b) sequences of images
grouped per locations
(postcards and old photos)
/ areas in a very visual
of the main locations / tourist
way (with quite different
destinations in Snagov
presentation modes)
area - how they evolved
4) Old movies related to
/ devolved over the time
Snagov area eco-tourism
c) postcards, photos,
(viewed on request by
envelopes, stamps, various
groups – with a prior
references and statistics
appointment)
about the potential and the
were privatized most villas degree of using the resources
The collection presents:
so that at present it is again / attractions of the area.
a) the main tourist
possible to explore the area, d) details about the
attractions and leisure
with many resources and involution / the decay of
offers in Snagov area, from
attractions - of national and Snagov tourist destination,
related to reconfirmations
of the potential that it has.
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33. Collection 07: “Water Sports” 33
the activity is resumed by for about 40 years) taking
organizing annual National place on Lake Snagov on an
Championship, Arad - annual basis. In a restricted
1945, Galaţi - 1946, Orşova version, the national annual
- 1947, Constanţa - 1948 championships on the Lake
and since 1949 it has been Snagov have the role of
established at Snagov. intermediate verification of
From the years 1950 – 1960, our athletes before the major
on the banks of Lake Snagov, competitions: European and
Water Sports - History and the sports facilities of the World Championships (and
national and international sporting clubs Dinamo and the Olympic Games).
perspective (Snagov Steaua were established,
Kingdoms) which were Romanian real The great Olympic
History of rowing in nurseries of water sports, champions (over 200
Romania started in 1864 kayak- canoe, rowing.
when a group of young In only a few years (due
students from Timisoara, to the outstanding results
returned from their studies achieved), Regatta (Inter-
abroad, established, for their national) Snagov has
own pleasure, the company become a traditional compe-
of little boats “Regatta” tition (continued then
where they were practicing
recreational rowing.
On 25-June-1933, with
the official opening of
Snagov Park and Beach
there occurs in Snagov the
formal establishment of
the first national centre for
rowing. Officials: Charles II,
future King Mihai, Nicolae
Iorga, Iuliu Maniu etc.
During the Second World
War the rowing activity
stops. After the war in 1945,
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34. 34 Collection 07: “Water Sports”
(Mihail Kogălniceanu) = Sundays, in the second half
Junior Olympic Center of June, for all schools in
5) Yacht Club Snagov - the vicinity of water and
Established in the interwar with the help of cultural and
period (and abolished by sporting associations that
the communists) adhered to this initiative.”
medals) of Romanian The daily program consists
rowing were training on of: trips, swimming and
the surface of Snagov canoeing competitions.
waters. Water sports have Special lessons, cultural
held the top spot as the
number of Olympic medals
in Romania between 1954
and 2010. Thus, they
represent a visibility vector
/ international / national
promotion vector and even
a country brand.
The oldest known film
to date, with images from
the Snagov, is dated June
25, 1933, when the water meetings, public conferences
festivals were organized with problems related to
at Snagov Beach and was our waters. There are pages
made the inauguration of a of newspapers, exhibitions,
rowing station (of the legion projections and books sales
of scouts). The decree issued from the literature of the
Water sports facilities – on then: “It is established a water domains. - Minister
the Lake Snagov: water day in one of the D. GUSTI
1) The Old Facility- The
National Sports Complex
NICOLAE NAVASART
2) The New Facility – The
National Sports Complex
SNAGOV
3) Dynamo Facility- The
sports facility Ghermaneşti-
Snagov
4) High school – High
school Snagov - LMK
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35. Collection 07: “Water Sports” 35
So that Snagov Foundation, 2) Collection of books, Snagov
according to the decree brochures, articles - in a d) a set of pieces of philately
forgotten (found) made very visual form – of a great value (some
(and has) the only exhibition 3a) a chronology of Lake with signatures of the major
and presentations (as visual Snagov competitions (espe- champions)
collection) related to this cially of the Kingdoms
sport in Romania. Snagov, including the inter- The collection also includes
national ones!) (shown only during special
DESCRIPTION of the 3b) some statistics and events):
collection: presentations (comparison) 1) several medals and flags
1) five panels with images of the evolution of water - for competitions and
(postcards, stamps, old sports awards in Romania Premiers made
maps, photos, clippings 2) some specific objects of
from publications etc.), over The collection presents: this sport
60 A4 drawings, over 100 a) the main sports: canoeing, 3) several short films
pieces submitted. kayaking, rowing (at least 5
Information, images and A4 drawings)
objects related to water b) the main athletes (who
sports on the Lake Snagov. have obtained outstanding
Grouped chronologically results)
(decades - Olympics) and c) the main sports facilities /
optionally (further) per locations where the athletes
sports, sports facilities, etc. are training on the Lake
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36. 36 * Other Collections *
over 40 species of wild fauna used in the last century) –
and flora (that give the Lake presented in the form of
Snagov a pretty good shape). A4 drawings (the panels are
The maintenance system exhibited on the walls)
includes two TROUGHS f) various materials and
with 8 sections where there media, awareness, education
can be seen closely different means
species (depending on the g) a collection of images
Collection: season – on the life cycles of and posts made by children
“Biodiversity in the complex various species of fauna and (“Thus Yes / So do not!”
Snagov Reservation” flora) and several ongoing h) samples of flora (like an
The whole area is actually a experiments HERBARIUM) - currently
natural park (in the interior b) some AQUARIUMS with being completed (because
gardens of the inhabitants species extracted from the the approach will take
come a lot of creatures that POND (facilitating various several years)
the others may sometimes observations, experiments, i) samples of fauna (like
see only in the zoos). maintenance - development an INSECTARIUM) -
The existing biodiversity currently being completed
includes over 2,700 species (because the approach will
of flora and fauna in take several years)
different habitats (4 are
dominant), with over 120 Compared to the PASSIVE
protected species and 43 information provided by
species on the red list. the means listed previously,
If the complex Snagov Snagov Foundation pro-
Reservation was established vides a set of activities
in 1952 (with over 1400 (even small laboratory
hectares - and that was not works, with handouts and
abolished), in 2000 there associated tools) made at
were defined two other works) the headquarters’ POND
neighbouring protected c) a set of INFO BOARDS (with the available species)
areas: “Snagov Lake” and (with all the fish in the Lake and in conjunction with
“Snagov Forest” (which Snagov, crayfish, clams, visiting tours – information
actually must be unified, snails, special plants) in the habitats of Snagov
because they have common d) over 10 multimedia area.
habitats). presentations related to the Collection:
main habitats and species “Communism in Snagov”
Snagov Foundation presents existing in the area The Ceauşescu family
(at the headquarters or to) e) a collection of pieces lived about 23 years, about
visitors: (postcards, sayings, stamps, seven months per year
a) a POND with three tanks public information and in Snagov (where they
(28,000 litters of water) with education and conservation did “the commute” to
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