The Iron Gates are
the most amazing, most picturesque section of the Lower Danube. At the same
time, they are the most obvious evidence of the infinite clash of powers that
has been going on between water and rock in order for water to be able to carve
a way for itself. With austere majesty and steep walls, towering cliffs line
the riverbed on both sides, involuntarily making one bow before this majestic
masterpiece of the creator nature.
The immense monument
of the Iron Gates, opens up a breath-taking memento for visitors about the continuously
competing forces of man versus nature. The panorama is magnificent,
overwhelming, an immense, a heroic landscape, unique among the navigable rivers
of Europe.
The Iron Gates
Natural Park is located at the spot where several major Carpathian and Danube regions
meet, thus forming a spectacular landscape rich in biodiversity. This
Protected Area is a vital link for habitat corridors in South
East Europe.