Calarasi City
Location:
Calarasi, the capital of Calarasi County is situated in the south-east part of Romania, in south of the county.
Area/Surface:
133.22 km²
Population:
57.000 people
Calling code:
+4 0242 or 0342
How to get here:
By car:
North entry: follow the National road DN21 from Brăila-Slobozia.
South entry: follow the National road DN3 from Constanța.
West entry: follow the National road DN3 from Bucharest and DN31 from Oltenița.
East entry: follow the National road DN3b from Ialomița County.
By train:
Călărași City is not so good regarding the railways. However, the main railways that cross Călărași are:
Fetești – Călărași
Brăila – Călărași
Slobozia – Călărași
Bucharest – Călărași
or Constanța – Călărași.
By plane:
Călărași City doesn’t have an airport and the nearest international airports are in Bucharest (110 km) “Henri Coandă” International Airport (Otopeni) and “Aurel Vlaicu” International Airport (Băneasa).
Foundation year:
1 May 1734
When to go:
The best period to visit Călărași City is between March and October when the weather is hot and beautiful. Because it’s situated in a warm area of Romania with a mild climate, tourists can enjoy more sunny days per year. In spring and autumn the weather is perfect for visits, but during summer however can be pretty hot.
Calarasi City
Relief, climate, rivers and lakes of Calarasi City:
Calarasi City is situated in a low plain and meadow relief area at the intersection between the Southern Bărăgan Plain (Romanian Plain) and Borcei’s Channel from the Danube River. Situated in a meadow area, the city’s average elevation is 15 m height. The climate is temperate-continental with long and hot summers and short winters, but anyway cold. The annual average of the temperature is 11-12° C and the rainfall is 500 mm per year. Calarasi City is crossed by Danube River, the most important river of the country and Calarasi Lake is situated very close and is a good place for fishing and relaxation.
Fauna and flora of Calarasi City:
Calarasi City’s fauna and flora are represented by steppe (ground squirrels, badgers and hares), forest (foxes, wild boars, ferrets) and aquatic fauna respective steppe, swamp and forest vegetation. Very common are the water loving birds like bustards, partridges but also others like quails, larks and starlings. Calarasi City is an important port on the Danube River and tourists can cross the river by boat in Constanta County or they can go on cruises to enjoy the landscape.
Tourism and Danube River:
From tourist point of view, Calarasi County’s capital is in course of development. One of the most important tourist areas here is Danube’s passing point, Chiciu-Ostrov, where you can go fishing, play water sports and go on leisure cruises. By the way, Danube River is an important way for transport of persons and also for merchandise. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com)
Borcea Channel about 100 km long, detached from Danube River is used for leisure by tourists and locals. On its right side there are two beaches, The Big Beach and The Youth Beach where during summer, thousands of people are coming for a picnic, grill, a swim in the Danube River or just to admire the landscape. Beside these, Calarasi City‘s surrounding forests provide a powerful hunting character. Visit Calarasi City!
The Town Hall, Calarasi City
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Calarasi Tourist Objectives
Museums:
Lower Danube Museum (Archaeology, Etnography, Art)
Gumelnița Civilisation Museum (Oltenița)
Art Museum (Oltenița)
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Memorial Houses:
“Alexandru Sahia” Memorial House (Mănăstirea)
Theaters, operas and other buildings of cultural and musical interest:
“Aurel Elefterescu” Folk Theatre
“Alexandru Odobescu” County Library
County Cultural Centre
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Castles, citadels and old buildings:
Vicina Citadel
“Grădiștea-Călărași” Archaeological Site
Carol I Gymnasium Building
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Churches and monasteries:
“Saint Nicholas” Orthodox Cathedral
Alexe Church
Măgureni Church
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Palaces, monuments and statues:
Prefecture Palace
Eagle’s Monument
Heroes Monument
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Parks and Markets/Plazas:
Cărămidari Park
Victoria Park
Danube Traditions Plaza
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Other tourist objectives and attractions:
Zoo Garden
Danube Meadow
Youth Sports Complex
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