Rimetea Village Witnesses the Sun Rising Twice in a Day

Rimetea is a small village in Alba County, Romania, located in the Transylvania region. Over the years, it has gained international attention for a rare natural phenomenon where the sun appears to rise twice in a single morning. This is not a myth or local legend but a clearly observable effect caused by the village’s unique geography. The phenomenon has been documented by travellers, photographers, and researchers and is considered one of the clearest examples of a natural “double sunrise” created entirely by terrain. Why Rimetea sees a double sunrise Rimetea lies at...