Giant fir trees - Ghimes | Video
One of the lesser-known attractions of Ghimes is the two giant-sized common fir trees. They are 42 meters tall, and have diameters of 110 cm and 130 cm at chest height. Their estimated age is 200-250 years.
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Airport nearby: Bacău George Enescu International Airport (BCM - Bacău, Ro), 77 km away.
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