Galati City
Location:
Galati, the capital of Galati County is situated in the south-east part of Romania, in the south-east of the county.
Area/Surface:
246.4 km²
Population:
230.000 people
Calling code:
+4 0236 or 0336
How to get here:
By car:
North entry: follow the National road DN24a/26 from Huși or the National road DN24/24d from Iași – Vaslui – Bârlad.
East entry: follow the European road E87 (DN2b) from Ukraine – Moldova Republic.
West entry: follow the National road DN25 from Tecuci.
South entry: follow the European road E584 (DN21/DN22) from Slobozia – Brăila.
South-East entry: follow the European road E87 (DN22) from Turkey – Bulgaria – Mangalia – Constanța – Tulcea.
By train:
Galați City is an important railway junction of the country and the most important railway routes which pass through here are:
Galați – Brăila – Urziceni – Bucharest
GL – Brăila – Buzău
Galați – Tecuci – Gheorghieni – Reghin – Târgu Mureș
GL – Bârlad – Vaslui – Iași
Galați – Buzău – Ploiești – Brașov and many others.
By plane:
Galați City doesn’t have an international airport, so those who want to get here by plain will have to choose between Bacău International Airport (180 km) or Henri Coandă – Otopeni International Airport from Bucharest (250 km), the last one with a better range of flights.
Foundation year:
500-600 years B.C ( old Dacian settlement)
When to go:
The best period to visit Galați City is between March and October-November. Winters can bring powerful winds and a high rainfall, but the other seasons bring beautiful, sunny weather which makes every walk through Galați in a hot day to be a real pleasure.
Galati City
Relief, climate, rivers and lakes from Galati City:
Galati City is situated in the south part of Moldavia‘s historical region and the largest part of it is situated in a low meadow relief area, part of Siretului Valley or Meadow. The city is stretched on three terraces with different heights ranging from a few meters to 40-50 meters and the average of the elevation is around 25-30 m height. North of Galati is Moldova Plateau and in south is the Romanian Plain.
The climate of Galati City is temperate-continental of plain with powerful influences coming from Siberia during winter, when the winds are powerful and the weather is very cold. Summers are hot, when you can feel Danube’s breeze and winters cold with freakish weather. The annual average of the temperature is 10-11° C. Galati City is crossed by Romania‘s most important river and the second as length from Europe, the Danube River and besides this, other two rivers are close to the city, Siret and Prut Rivers which flow into the Danube River near Galati. Brates, Vanatori and Catusa Lakes are part from Galati City and are places for recreation and entertainment.
History and population of Galati City and what to do:
Galati City is the biggest and most important river port of Romania. A city with a rich and interesting history, it impresses at the first sight not with its old buildings and historical centre, but rather with its long and beautiful boulevards and most with its Danube promenade, a special place for walks, relaxation and fun. It’s good to know that city’s population is a mix of cultures because besides the majority of Romanian people there are huge communities of Jews, Turks, Greeks, Armenians or Indians. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com) Unfortunately, in time, many battles have been held on this territory, and the city was destroyed several times, either by Ottomans, Germans or other nations. Galati City was always a powerful and important cultural, industrial, economical center and in the last decades also a touristic one.
Industry, tourism, tourist attractions and objectives:
City‘s industry is very powerful because here is the biggest steel center from the country and lots of ships at different sizes and marine platforms are made in Galati. The waterway traffic is intense, because a big part of exports towards Europe’s west part are made on water. Beginning the second half of the 20th century, the commerce and tourism increased a lot and several national and international well known commercial centers and also tourism promotion centers were opened in Galati. Galati City‘s tourist attractions and objectives like the recreational areas or Danube’s promenade, will amaze each tourist who arrives here. Visit Galati City!
“Saint Parascheva” Orthodox Cathedral, Galati City
Alba Iulia City
Bacau City
Botosani City
Bucharest City
Cluj Napoca City
Deva City
Miercurea C. City
Pitesti City
Resita City
Sibiu City
Suceava City
Targu Mures City
Vaslui City
Galati Tourist Objectives
Museums:
Natural Sciences Complex Museum (it includes Planetarium, Aquarium, Botanical Garden or Dendrological Park)
History Museum
Visual Art Museum
Read More…
Memorial Houses:
“Alexandru Ioan Cuza” Memorial house
“Hortensia Papadat Bengescu” Memorial house (Ivești)
“Costache Negri” Memorial house (Costache Negri)
Read More…
Theaters, operas and other buildings of cultural and musical interest:
“Fani Tardini” Drama Theatre
“Gulliver” Children and Youth Theatre (Puppets Theatre)
“Nae Leonard” Lyric Theatre
Read More…
Castles, citadels and old buildings:
Costache Negri National College
Lambrinidi House
Nicolae Alexandrescu House
Read More…
Churches and monasteries:
“Saint Precista” Fortified Church
“St. Parascheva” Orthodox Cathedral
“Saint Vasile cel Mare” Monastery
Read More…
Palaces, monuments and statues:
Navigation Palace
Justice Palace
1st and 2nd World War Heroes Monument
Read More…
Parks and Markets/Plazas:
Mihai Eminescu Municipal Park
Carol I Park (CFR)
Promenade Plaza
Read More…
Other tourist objectives and attractions:
Botanical Garden
“Priza Dunării” Leisure Complex
Danube Ice Rink
Read More…
