Location Romania Basin countries Romania Max. depth 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) Surface elevation 1,420 m Cities Siriu | Type periglacial lake Surface area 0.9 ha (2.2 acres) Settlements Siriu Area 9,000 m² | |
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Lacul Vulturilor (Romanian for Eagles' Lake, also known as Lacul Fără Fund, The Bottomless Lake) is a periglacial lake located in the Buzău Mountains, at the Carpathian Mountains south-eastern curvature, at an altitude of 1420 m. The nearest town is Siriu.
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Map of Eagles' Lake, Romania
Name
Its name derives from a legend noted by Alexandru Vlahuţă in his work România pitorească. The legend tells that in spring, eagles come to the lake to teach their cubs how to fly and that by drinking the water, the eagles grew younger.
The lake is also known as the Bottomless Lake, although its depth does not exceed 2.5 meters.
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Lacul Vulturilor Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA