Barajul Rau-Mare Retezat

on the left side of the stret

Zona este excelenta pentru excursii..speologie si alpinism

Indeed. The place is now a barren land, not showing much of its "former glory". However, there are plans to rebuild the complex, although it might also serve other industries (factories, etc.). The main reason for gypsies vandalizing the place is actually the steel itself. They sell it to recycling centers. Incredibly, they evenscrap the plant itself (e.g. buildings, ovens), and it's not limited to this place. Entire factories have literally been taken down this way.