Snagov (Romanian: Lacul Snagov) is a lake in Snagov commune, about north of Bucharest, Romania. It has a surface of only , but due to its elongated shape it stretches for about , northeast to southwest. Lake Snagov as well as the nearby Snagov Forest is a protected natural area. "Snagov Lake" (Aria Naturală Protejată Lacul Snagov – ANPLS) is about in size and protects about 20 species. "Snagov Forest" (Aria Naturală Protejată Pădurea Snagov – ANPPS) covers about . For both of them, further help and assistance is required to preserve the biodiversity (over 20 protected species). Snagov Monastery is situated on an islet near the lake's northeastern end, just across Snagov Stadium. An isolated island monastery in the middle of Lake Snagov houses the Vlad the Impaler's purported final resting place. External links Snagov.ro Lakes of Romania Geography of Ilfov County Protected areas of Romania