Techirghiol

According to a legend, a blind and crippled old man named Tekir and his old donkey reached the shore of the lake by mistake. Trying to pull his stubborn animal out of the mud, Tekir was miraculously healed so he could see and walk normally again. Since then the lake has become famous for its healing properties.

Tekir and his donkey are featured in a statue located in the center of the town.

[edit] Spa

The town (which is also a spa) was founded in 1893 near the Techirghiol Lake (11,6 km²). Another local point of interest is the Techirghiol Monastery, built in 1760 by people of Maioreşti, Mureş County.

[edit] Population

1991: 6,746
2002: 7,388.

[edit] External link

Alternative website about Techirghiol

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