Discover Varlaam: Lakes, Culture and Horse Riding Lessons

The Lacul Varlaam complex consists of two lakes created in a gravel pit. In this way, the location combines a landscape shaped by water with a clearly identified geological foundation. A reservation is required for fishing at Lacul Varlaam.

The name explicitly refers to two bodies of water within the same complex. At the same time, the description points to the gravel pit as the site where the lakes were created. For fishing, the reservation remains the relevant organisational requirement.

Nature

The two lakes belong to a single complex and are located on the grounds of a gravel pit. The name Lacul Varlaam refers to the entire lake complex described here. Fishing at this location requires a reservation.

Culture and History

The Varlaam Parish Church bears two dedications: “Adormirea Maicii Domnului” and “Sf. Ierarh Varlaam, Mitropolitul Moldovei”. Both names are part of the church’s official designation and give the place of worship a clear religious connection.

Varlaam is also home to the pastoral, cultural and catechetical centre “Acoperământul Maicii Domnului”. It was inaugurated and consecrated on 24 March 2019. The centre includes a chapel. It also supports projects for Christian education and the preservation of cultural values.

Its name therefore combines a pastoral, cultural and catechetical orientation. The inauguration and consecration are dated 24 March 2019. The chapel is part of the centre, as is its support for projects promoting Christian education and the preservation of cultural values.

The Terasa Argeșului archaeological site lies on the north-eastern edge of Varlaam. Its location adds an archaeological point of interest on the outskirts of the village to the religious and cultural sites.

Terasa Argeșului is explicitly identified as an archaeological site. Its location is assigned not generally to the surrounding area, but specifically to the north-eastern edge of Varlaam.

Experiences

In the Varlaam district, Regatul Cailor offers horse riding lessons. The offer is aimed at both adults and children and complements the nature-based options around the Lacul Varlaam complex with an activity involving horses.

The horse riding lessons are located in the Varlaam district and are offered by Regatul Cailor. The information explicitly names two target groups: adults and children. In terms of content, this is instruction rather than a generally described horse facility.

Wider Regional Area

The wider regional area around Varlaam contains several named cultural and landscape sites. Văcărești Monastery is a monastery ruin. Cotroceni Palace and the Palace of the Parliament are palaces. Stavropoleos Monastery is a monastery.

Văcărești Monastery, Cotroceni Palace, the Palace of the Parliament and Stavropoleos Monastery are located in the wider regional area around Varlaam.

The wider regional area also contains several parks. These include Carol Park, Drumul Taberei Park, Cișmigiu Park and Cold Spring Park. The area described therefore encompasses religious and historical buildings as well as parks.

The parks are four specifically named sites: Carol Park, Drumul Taberei Park, Cișmigiu Park and Cold Spring Park.

You can access other places via these direct links: Greaca, Malu, Potlogi, Comana, Izvoarele, Daia, Banesti and Călugăreni.

For the higher-level travel overview: Giurgiu.