Constanta City
Location:
Constanta, the capital of Constanta County is situated in the south-east part of Romania, in county’s east side at the Black Sea.
Area/Surface:
124.89 km²
Population:
387.000 people
Calling code:
+4 0241 or 0341
How to get here:
By car:
North entry: follow the European road E60 (DN2a) from France – Switzerland – Germany – Austria – Hungary – Oradea – Brașov – Bucharest or the European road E87 (DN22) from Ukraine-Tulcea.
West entry: follow the A2 highway from Bucharest or the European road E81 from Ukraine – Satu Mare – Cluj Napoca – Sibiu – Pitești – Bucharest.
South entry: follow the European road E87 (DN39) from Bulgaria – Mangalia or the European road E65 (DN38) from Bulgaria – Negru Vodă.
It’s an important city of Romania and the majority of coach/bus companies pass through Constanța to other locations, especially during summer.
By train:
Constanța City is an important railway junction of the country and dozens of trains stop here even if it’s in the south-east corner of Romania. The main railway routes that pass through Constanța are:
Satu Mare – Oradea – Cluj Napoca – Bucharest – Constanța
Oradea – Cluj Napoca – Bucharest – Constanța
Iași – Constanța
Buzău – Constanța and many others.
It’s important to mention that the city has connections on railway with most of the main cities.
By plane:
Constanța City has an International Airport (Mihail Kogălniceanu) which has daily flights to many important European destinations among the main are to Italy and Turkey.
Foundation year:
7-5th B.C century when the city was called Tomis
When to go:
The best period to visit Constanța City is between March and October-November, because during winter can be frequent thunderstorms and strong winds. Spring and autumn have perfect days for walks and visits and summer is the best for relaxation at the Black Sea seaside. Summers can be often very hot with temperatures over 30-35° C.
Constanta City
Relief, climate and lakes:
Constanta City is situated in a low seaside relief area from the south-east part of Dobruja (Dobrogea) at the Black Sea between a lacunaria area in east and surrounded by a plain and hilly area from all the other three sides. To the north and west parts of the city stretches the Dobruja Plateau, with South Dobruja Plateau and Casimcei Plateau, its subdivisions. The average elevation of the city is only 25 m height. Constanta City climate is temperate-continental with some influences from Siberia when there are often storms with powerful winds during winter and influences from the Black Sea (high humidity, breeze etc.). Summers are very hot attracting most of the tourists and winters are short, but however cold and rich in rainfall. The annual average of the temperature is 11-12° C. Constanta City isn’t crossed by any river but Siutghiol and Tabacariei lakes are on its territory.
Tourism, beaches and resorts from or nearby Constanta City:
Constanta City is the main port of Romania at the Black Sea and the 4th in Europe as importance and it’s also the main city from Dobruja region and one of the most beautiful cities from the country. Its beach about 6 km long and also Mamaia’s tourist resort beach (7 km in length) which is part of Constanta City, annually attract thousands of tourists, between May and October because these beaches are very popular, also among foreign tourists from all Europe and not only. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com) Not only these are very popular, but also all the resorts from the Romanian seaside at the Black Sea, more than 10, among the best known and popular are Eforie Sud, Eforie Nord, Costinesti, Neptun, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Olimp.
Name, history and tourist attractions and objectives:
Constanta City is also an important economic, cultural and university centre of Romania. It’s one of the oldest urban settlement from the country known by the time of its foundation as Tomis, the current name coming from the emperor Constantin cel Mare (the Great) during his rule. Along its history, the city was conquered by many nations and the best known is the Ottoman Empire. Tourism became more and more popular beginning the second half of the 20th century and today it’s the strongest aspect of the city, because tourists are attracted by the beautiful weather with many sunny days, by the gorgeous Black Sea with its seaside and beaches and also by city’s tourist attractions and objectives including museums, cultural objectives, amusement parks and other tourist attractions. Visit Constanta City!
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Constanta Tourist Objectives
Museums:
Archaeology and National History Museum
Romanian Marina Museum
Art Museum
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Memorial Houses:
No memorial houses
Theaters, operas and other buildings of cultural and musical interest:
“Ovidiu” National Theatre
“Elpis” Puppets Theatre
Constanța Opera
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Castles, citadels and old buildings:
The Old Casino
Tomis Citadel
Histria Citadel (between the Black Sea and Sinoie Lake)
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Churches and monasteries:
“Saint Apostles Peter and Paul” Orthodox Cathedral
“Saint Anton of Padua” Roman-Catholic Church
“Carol I and Mahmudia” Mosque
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Palaces, monuments and statues:
Tomis Archdiocese Palace
Mihai Eminescu’s Statue
Young Sportmen” Monument
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Parks and Markets/Plazas:
Ovidiu Plaza
Tăbăcăriei Lake and Park
Archaeologic Park
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Other tourist objectives and attractions:
The Dolphinarium
The Planetarium
Exotic Birds Expo
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