The Fairy Glade
The Fairy Glade

The Fairy Glade

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Borsec 535300, Romania

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At Borsec/Borszék, between the trail to Izvorul Străvechi and the Bear's Cave there is a glade, called The Fairy Glade. The flowers of this garden were cared for by the daughter of the Lord of the Dealul Rotund Fortress. Her name was Hedvig, and from time to time the song of the fairies can be heard. 

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