Discover Cislău: Nature, Churches and Festivals

There are 12 tourist routes in Cislău. Several marked tourist routes lead from Cislău to the ruins of Doamnei Neaga Monastery.

Nature and Trails

The picturesque surroundings of Cislău include flowing waters, gentle hills, lakes, and deciduous and coniferous forests. One tourist route leads from Vf. Seciu via the “Valea Zidului” trail to the ruins of Doamnei Neaga Monastery. In 1588, Doamna Neaga had a monastery built in a clearing not far from the village of Buda-Crăciunești.

The route information has different levels: the number twelve describes the offerings in the area, the marked trails indicate the connection from Cislău to the monastery ruins, and the route from Vf. Seciu via “Valea Zidului” identifies one individual trail. Rivers, hills, lakes, and deciduous and coniferous forests add distinct landscape features to this information for day planning. For your own planning, you can compare the different routes and landscape types separately. A named starting point, a named trail section, and a destination appear alongside the broader route information; the landscape description identifies bodies of water, elevations, and forest types as clearly distinguishable elements.

Culture and History

The ensemble of the “Nașterea Maicii Domnului” Church at 46 Strada Culturii in Cislău is dated to 1749. In Buda-Crăciunești, in the municipality of Cislău, stands the clay-plastered wooden “Înălțarea Domnului” Church. It was built in 1791 and, together with its bell tower, is a historic monument.

Since 1936, the mortal remains of Doamna Neaga, the wife of Prince Mihnea Turcitul, have rested in this church.

Horse Breeding

The Cislău Stud Farm was founded in 1884 on the former lands of Mitocul Călugăresc in Cislău. The stud farm breeds and promotes Thoroughbred and Gidran horses.

Annual Festivals

The Christmas carol festival and competition “Colindele Cislăului,” held on December 22, have been organized since 2005 by the Cislău municipality and the Cislău Local Council. The folklore festival “Legendele Cislăului” is usually organized on the first Saturday in September by the local authorities together with the Buzău County Council and the Buzău County Centre for Culture and Art.

The two dates fall in different seasons and can be considered separately when planning your trip.

Geographical Location

The municipality of Cislău can be reached via the Buzău–Nehoiașu railway line. The winding section of Trans Cislau runs between Buda-Crăciunești and Cislău.

When travelling there, you can consider the named railway line and the section of Trans Cislau as two separate points of reference.

When comparing hotels in Cislău, check the travel dates, room category, and cancellation conditions on the respective offer pages. Reviewing these three fields keeps your accommodation decision separate from the different characteristics of the destination and makes the options for your planned stay easier to understand.

Other places: Valea Sălciilor, Poşta Câlnău, Cozieni, Nehoiu, Mierea, Lopătari, Fântânele, Sarata-Monteoru.

The old church in Buda-Crăciunești has been under conservation for several years; access is restricted.

For the broader travel overview: Buzau.