We compare the Romanian Black Sea resort of Constanta with the popular Sochi and Varna. Where is better? Illustrated magazine by Vladimir Dergachev “Landscapes of life in Constanta Romania

If you are a lover of the Black Sea, but Sochi (no matter how unpleasant it may sound) is beyond your means, Crimea has turned you off with its service, and Bulgaria is boring, then Romanian Constanta is the best option for you. Firstly, Romania is a very unique country that is interesting to visit, and Constanta is a city with a rich history that will help you get to know Romanian life and its formation better. Again, according to my personal observation, the coast of Constanta has the cleanest sea, if we talk about the cleanliness of the Black Sea in general. And this is surprising, because Constanta is the largest port city in Romania.

It is also worth going to Constanta because in addition to the sea and beautiful sandy beaches, the area is rich in mineral springs and healing mud. So here you can not only relax, but also slightly change your health for the better.

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Due to the fact that Constanta as a resort has a very long history, dating back to the reign of the Romanian kings, there are no problems with the infrastructure for tourism here; the city has a large number of hotels for every taste and budget. Constanta is also good for children; there is almost a whole range of entertainment for them, from the attractions that are located along the coast to the planetarium and dolphinarium. That is, the children will never be bored.

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Impressions from a holiday in July

An ideal time to relax. Comfortable weather and warm sea.

Vacation with children

Clean beaches and sea. There is a lot of entertainment, the beaches are equipped with children's playgrounds. Fruit season.

Youth recreation

Many interesting places and museums. Opportunity to relax on a budget.

Family holiday

Picturesque beautiful city, disposes to romantic walks. Holidays for any budget. Ideal for shopping.

Where is the best place to stay?

There are enough hotels for every budget. There are hostels. You can stay in an apartment.

What to do at the resort?

In a city that absorbed the culture of the ancient Greeks, Romans and Ottomans, as well as Europeans. Interesting places to visit are: Carol Mosque, Catholic Church, Orthodox Cathedral of Peter and Paul. The city houses museums of the sea, Romanian naval forces, archaeological, and ethnic. A large number of boulevards and fountains make for a pleasant evening walks. Constanta is also a large port city. Therefore, it is simply necessary to visit the port, where you can see a variety of ships, yachts, as well as ancient ancient Greek and Ottoman ships forever chained to the pier. Settled down on the embankment numerous cafes and restaurants. Many of them offer night discos and entertainment.

The city is also famous for its mineral springs and mud baths. To visit the famous Techirghiol spa. There are no such number of services and procedures anywhere else.

Konstanz has an aquarium, an oceanarium and a planetarium. You can go to a musical or drama theater.

Lovers active rest waiting for the reserve, which is home to more than 200 species of birds, unique lake Techirghiol, it is also called local " Dead Sea". Trips to neighboring cities will also be interesting.

Boat trips, you can rent equipment for diving and other water activities.

Beaches with fine clean sand. Each beach has playgrounds, equipment rental, and small cafes. Entrance to the beach is free, but you will need to pay for the use of an umbrella and sunbed. But it’s so clean here that you can just sit on the sand.

Constanta is considered the most suitable place for shopping. Prices here are much lower than in the capital, but the range is the same. located in the city shopping centers"Tomis" and "Selgros" are the largest in Romania.

As for souvenirs, it is better to bring Romanian porcelain. Its peculiarity is the interweaving of different strips of porcelain, resulting in openwork products. Cost starts from 2 dollars.

Products made of leather, straw, and painting on glass are also popular. Among the more expensive ones are tablecloths and blouses with hand embroidery, handmade tapestries. The cost of such products starts from $100.

Romania is famous for its wine and cheese in spruce bark.

Where can I eat?

There are no problems with food in this city. Cafes and restaurants for every taste and budget. Here you can try Mediterranean, Turkish, European and national cuisines.

About the quality of food and service

We didn’t go to restaurants, but the cafes and pubs had a very homely atmosphere. Many offer high chairs and children's menu. The portions are large.

How much does it cost to eat? About food prices.

A small lunch at McDonald's will cost 5-6 dollars. In pastry shops you can have breakfast or a snack for 1.5-2 dollars. A cappuccino, for example, costs from 1 dollar.

Lunch costs from 4 to 10 dollars depending on the cafe.

Pros of holidays in Constanta

Very colorful and interesting city. Prices are practically no different from Russian ones. Ideal for shopping and relaxation

Is it worth a holiday in Constanta?

This interesting city is definitely worth a visit. Relax both soul and body.

Constanta, the capital of the coast, is the third most populous city in Romania and the largest port on the Black Sea. Once upon a time stood in this place ancient greek city Tomy, the founder of which - according to some sources - was the king of Colchis. This was 500 years BC. Subsequently, the city was captured by the Roman Empire, later by the Ottoman Empire, and in 1878 it became one of the cities of Romania.

Nowadays, Constanta is a completely modern, multifaceted city with a rich history, which, coupled with its favorable location, is a guarantee of undying interest in it from tourists.

How to get there

From Bucharest you can get here by train, plane or bus. Mihail Kogalniceanu International Airport is located 28 km north of Constanta, and the city is connected to Mangalia by rail and a modern highway.

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Beaches

The presence of the sea and mineral springs with biologically active water was the reason that in the last century the king of Romania decided to create on a 50-kilometer strip located south and north of the city, resort area and build many sanatoriums and boarding houses where one could not only relax, but also improve one’s health. This project has not yet been completed, although sanatoriums have been operating on the coast for several decades.

Very clean sandy beaches With developed infrastructure attract not only sunbathers in the southern sun, but also fans of active recreation.

Weather in Constanta

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The city is especially beautiful in the summer months, when the weather is conducive to walks, sea swimming and carefree relaxation. Of course, nothing except the snow that can fall here from October to March, cloudy skies and low temperatures will prevent you from doing this at other times of the year. In summer, the city has a special carefree atmosphere, typical of resort towns and conducive to sightseeing.

Hotels and restaurants

There are many hotels of different levels in the city; accommodation in a good city hotel, for example, will cost 45-60 EUR per person per night. Many cafes and restaurants in the city offer a variety of cuisine, including Mediterranean. The menu cannot do without traditional Romanian dishes, colorful and high-calorie. In the evening and at night, almost all restaurants offer entertainment with live music. Sometimes the musicians can be somewhat intrusive, but only in response to the interest of tourists.

Prices on the page are as of September 2018.

Entertainment and attractions of Constanta

The main attractions of Constanta are the casino, built at the beginning of the 20th century, an aquarium, a dolphinarium and a planetarium. Also in the city you can visit the Museum of Natural History and Archeology, the Museum of Romanian Navigation, Ethnography and Astronomy, music and drama theaters. Three main religious monument in Constanta - Orthodox Cathedral, Catholic church and mosque.

In the waters of the port you can constantly see many ships that bring cargo here from all over the world, but the greatest interest of tourists is caused by the ancient Ottoman and ancient Greek ships, permanently laid up near the embankment.

The embankment is the focal point large quantity historical monuments, in particular, the models of ships typical for different periods of the development of navigation are very interesting.

The embankment itself is home to a large number of historical monuments; in particular, very interesting models of ships typical of different periods of the development of navigation. And the city itself has absorbed all the features that were characteristic of the ancient Greeks, Romans and Ottomans, so its architecture is varied and picturesque. Ancient buildings of Greek and Ottoman architecture alternate here with modern high-rise buildings, the streets are decorated with numerous fountains, mostly designed in the form of boulevards, making Constanta look very green, and combined with the freshness of the sea, it provides the opportunity for long walks. One of the architectural symbols of the city is the entrance gate, which is decorated with life-size ships. They inform every guest of the city that Constanta is not an ordinary place, but a node in which sea and land roads, antiquity and modernity are tightly connected. The city has remains of ancient Greek buildings, including commercial buildings from the 2nd and 3rd centuries with mosaic floors.

Religious architecture

Being a city of different religions, Constanta is rich in places of worship. The Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul was built in 1885. Outwardly, it bears little resemblance to Orthodox churches - the influence of Ottoman architecture was felt. The main treasure of the Cathedral is the magnificent unique frescoes, which have been surprisingly well preserved since the construction of the cathedral.

The Karola Mosque, built in 1900, is an exact copy of the Anatolian mosque.

The Karola Mosque, built in 1900, is an exact copy of the Anatolian mosque. The height of its minaret is 50 meters, and from its platform you can see almost the entire city and the port waters. The Catholic church, built in 1908, is made in the traditional style for such buildings and is the center of the city’s Catholic community.

This is a stunning city, the main port of Romania, on the Black Sea coast. Administrative center of Constanta County

On the spot Constanta stood the city of Tomy - an ancient Greek colony on the Black Sea, founded around 500 BC for trade. The name most likely comes from the ancient Greek word - “cut, section”. According to some information that has reached us, the founder of the city was King Eet of Colchis. In 29, the Romans captured the area. In the year 8, the poet Ovid was exiled here by Augustus, who died 8 years later. In Constanta, on the territory of Augustus Square, there is now a monument to Ovid. This city was later renamed Constantiana in honor of Constantia, half-sister of Constantine the Great (274-337). The city was first mentioned under the name (“Constantia”) in 950. Since 1419, it has been part of Ottoman Empire. In 1878, after the Romanian War of Independence, Constanta and the rest of northern Dobruja were ceded by the Ottoman Empire to Romania.

Until 1990 it was more internal port, whose cargo turnover in 1988 was 63 million tons. Since then, there have been huge economic changes in this region, but in 1996 the cargo turnover amounted to 44 million tons, and in 1997 - 42 million tons. Today the port's throughput capacity is 85 million tons per year, its area is 3,600 hectares. The port has 133 operating berths with a total length of 28.5 kilometers.

The main features of the city are the Casino, built at the beginning of the twentieth century, the Aquarium, the Dolphinarium, and the Planetarium. In Constanta you can see the Museum of Natural History and Archeology, the Museum of Romanian Navigation, the Museum of Ethnography, Astronomy, the Musical and Drama Theaters.
The ethnic peculiarity of the city is emphasized by the fact that there are three religious monuments here: the Orthodox Cathedral (1898), the Catholic Church (1908) and the Mosque (1910)

Build a port here and build market town Around him, the ancient Greeks from Miletus were the first to guess. This happened, according to various sources, or around 500 BC. e., or 100 years later. They called their new policy Toms (transcription options: Tomis, Tomish, Tom). This name is associated with the myth of Medea, the daughter of the Colchian king Aeetes. Fleeing with Jason and the Argonauts, she took with her her younger brother Apsyrtus. Aeëtes rushed after them, and when his ship began to overtake the Argo, Medea killed her brother, cut his body into pieces and threw them into the sea, being sure that Eëtes would stop to collect the remains of her son’s body. The Greek word toun (“toms”) means “cut, section,” which is what is suggestive here. The information reported in the myths is by no means historical evidence, but the fact that the Greeks associated this city with one of their most vivid myths means that it was important for them that the name of their new polis sounded loudly, significantly and indirectly indicated its ancient origin. It really is this: people settled on this shore in the Middle Paleolithic, according to archaeologists.
The city was destined to change its name and rulers more than once. In 29 BC. e. he moved along with others Greek colonies in that era, under the rule of the Romans. In 8-17, the ancient Roman poet Publius Ovid Naso, better known as simply Ovid (born in 43 BC), lived here in exile and died, having been in deep melancholy all these years (it was in this state of mind that he was captured on a monument in the center of Constanta). Constantinian gave the name to the city in the 4th century. Emperor Constantine the Great (272-337) in honor of his half-sister, but, as one might assume, partly in honor of himself. This name is mentioned, however, only starting from 950, in Byzantine and then in Genoese documents. Under the Romans, the city was intensively built up, and the remains of these buildings, with preserved expressive architectural details and mosaic cladding, sculptures, became the museum treasures of Constanta. In the 13th century, after the capture of Constantinople by participants in the IV Crusade in 1204, new states emerged in the place of Byzantium, one of them the Latin Empire, in which its own division of lands took place. The Black Sea region, including Constantia, was taken over by Genoa. Under the Genoese, the city and its harbor received a new incentive for the development of merchant shipping; the Genoese lighthouse in Constanta recalls this period. It all ended when the city came under the rule of the Ottomans in 1418. For some reason, the Turks were not particularly interested in Constanta, which became Kyustende under them; probably even the powerful Ottoman Empire simply did not have enough hands (literally) for all its possessions, and Kyustende became to normal fishing village, no more. The era of Ottoman rule ended for the city and the country in 1878. From now on, the city is called Constanta, and it is being reborn: all the most remarkable buildings of Constanta were built at the turn of the 19th-20th centuries. The Turks are leaving, Romanian speech is increasingly heard on the streets. Many of the new townspeople were not very well educated, and the city opened new schools one after another. The city of Constanta today is one of the most populated cities in the country with educational institutions. The port is experiencing a rebirth. In 1911, it already processed 1.4 million tons of cargo. Today this figure is 100 million tons. River-sea class vessels also enter the roadstead of Constanta: the port is connected to the Danube by a canal, which is its important advantage. It has two satellite ports: Midia and Mangalia, railway and road routes begin from it, connecting it with all of Europe, it has the most modern terminals, operating around the clock.

Mamaia is the oldest and most famous resort Romania is only 5 km from Constanta, in fact it is its suburb. According to legend, the name of this place was given to Viv. Goths. After one of the battles with the Dacians, they captured the wife of their leader and had already escorted the bound captive to the ship when her little daughter ran ashore. The girl ran into the water, shouting: “Mommy! Mom, I!" So the Goths began to call this place. As a resort, Mamaia became popular at the beginning of the 20th century. The Romanian nobility, who built luxurious villas here, had a residence in Mamaia, the Bulgarian Tsar Ferdinand I. 14 km from Constanta are the resorts Eforia Nord and Zuid, where people go not only to relax, but also to receive treatment - to take baths from the healing mud of Lake Tekirgol.
Several resorts in Constanta bear names associated with ancient mythology. These are Neptune, Jupiter, Aurora, Venus, Saturn and Olympus. They are aimed at the young, wealthy, energetic, and it can be said that these resort villages never sleep The sea and balneological resort of Mangalia, against the backdrop of its cheerful neighbors, looks like a noble grandmother with good manners who will never betray them. This small village has a really solid historical past: here in the 6th century. BC e. The fortress was built by the ancient Greeks, then it was rebuilt by the Romans. The town has an ancient necropolis, ruins of a 6th century fortress, and a 16th century mosque. and an archaeological museum, which displays a good collection of amphorae and sculptures of the Hellenistic era, fragments of stone sarcophagi, ancient papyri from a Scythian tomb discovered near Mangalia itself in 1959. The main events of the summer here are festivals of modern drama and folklore.
Students prefer to relax in the democratic resort of Costinesti. Bohemia, Romanian and Bulgarian artists, actors, musicians, dancers, about 15 years ago, fell in love with the fishing village of Vama Veche, which means “Old Customs House”. The name is historical, the village stands on the border with Bulgaria. Here tourists often live simply in camping tents, but they like this place for its relaxed, informal atmosphere. Held here since 2003 every year at the end of summer has an anti-glamorous and anti-pop character. music Festival Stufstock. In defiance of the pop festival in Mamaia, rock, punk, funk, blues, folk, jazz and ambient music are played there. At the same time, screenings of new arthouse films and performances are held, photo exhibitions are held right on the beach and discussions on philosophical and literary topics are held. The program motto of the festival is the protection of the natural environment of the coast and a protest against mass tourism. Yes, here’s a paradox: every year more and more people flock to Vama-Veka, and, speaking of nature conservation, it would seem that it’s time to close it. But the organizers are unlikely to do this; they will rather figure out how to involve all young intellectuals and aspiring artists, their sincere supporters, in some really useful environmental actions; such plans already exist.
But besides the coast there are in this region interesting places. And among them is Istria, an ancient fortress of the 7th century. BC e., or rather its picturesque ruins. Nearby is Lake Razim, on the shores of which 267 species of birds nest. 47 km from Constanta, in the Danube delta, is Zhurilovka, a village founded by Russian Old Believers Lipovans in the 19th century, and they will gladly provide a boat for fishing. Nearby are the Peasant Museum in Enisal, the Museum of Oriental Art in Babadag. And so on... The entire coast near Constanta is a scattering of small but striking attractions.

general information

Third most populous city in Romania(after the city and Iasi, the same position is occupied by two more cities - Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara). Largest sea ​​port at the Black Sea, The largest city in the Dobrogea region, the capital of the county (district) is Constanta. Since 1960 it has united all resorts Black Sea coast Romania from Mamai to the Bulgarian border, for 80 km.
Currency unit: lei.
Language: Romanian.
Ethnic composition: Romanians - 92.2%, Tatars - 2.8%, Turks - 2.9%, Gypsies - 0.95%, Greeks - 0.17%, Bulgarians - 0.01%, Jews - 0.01%.
Religions: Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Islam.
Lake: Tabakary (artificial), in the park of the same name.
Airport: international Airport Mihail Kogalniceanu.

Numbers

Area: cities - 124.89 km 2, administrative district- 1013.5 km 2.
Population: 254,693 people (2011), administrative district - 387,593 people. (2011).
Population density in the city: 2039 people/km 2 .
The most high point: 28 m.
The port of Constanta has an area of ​​39.26 km 2 and stretches almost 30 km in length.

Economy

Sea and river (by river) cargo and Passenger Transportation. Port industry. Transport node.
Industry: shipbuilding and ship repair, chemical, pulp and paper, woodworking, furniture, textile, leather, food, production of building materials and containers for petroleum products.
Fishing.
Service sector: logistics, trade, tourism.

Climate and weather

Moderate continental with a lot of maritime influence.
Average January temperature:-1°C.
Average temperature in July:+22°C.
Average annual precipitation: 394 mm.
Winter storms are common between December and March.

Attractions

■ Archaeological park: remains of Hellenistic and Roman buildings (including buildings of the 2nd-3rd centuries with mosaic floors), Byzantine basilicas of the 5th-6th centuries, fortifications of the centuries;
■ “Roman mosaic” III-VI centuries. (exhibition hall next to the Museum national history and archaeology);
■ Roman wall with the Butchers' Tower (VI century);
■ Roman baths (VI century);
■ Religious buildings: Cathedral Orthodox Cathedral of Peter and Paul (1885, neo-Byzantine style with elements of Romanian architecture and frescoes in the Romanian style), Orthodox Greek Church "Helena Metamorphosis" (1867) with Byzantine icons brought from Greece, Catholic Cathedral of St. Antonia (1908, neo-Romanesque style), Hyunkiar Mosque (1896), Great Mohammadiye Mosque (a copy of the Great Mosque of Koniya in Turkish Anatolia in Moorish style, 1910), Coptic Orthodox wooden church of St. Mina in authentic Romanian style ( 1997);
■ Building: casino (copy of the casino in Monte Carlo, 1910, secession), variety theater "Fantasio" (1927, neoclassical style). House with Lions (19th century, eclecticism - elements of neoclassical and Genoese style);
■ Museums: national history and archaeology, Romanian folk art, artistic, maritime. Military-historical, natural history, including an Aquarium, Dolphinarium, Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium;
■ Constanta embankment (model ships are installed along it);
■ Monument to Ovid (sculptor E. Ferrari, 1887);
■ Genoese lighthouse (built at the beginning of the 14th century, restored in 1860);
■ Tabakariye Park, Theater Park.

Curious facts

■ The reason for the exile of the poet Ovid to Tomis, a remote and wild place, as it was seen from Rome, is completely unclear. The poet himself, without going into details, called this reason with only one word - “error.” Whose mistake was it and what exactly was it? - historians are still building versions on this score. It is unlikely that Emperor Octavian Augustus was offended by the content of Ovid's didactic poem Age etalon (“The Art of Love”) - such were not the morals of the Roman court. Perhaps the poet accidentally witnessed some incident that compromised Augustus? - There are no exact indications of this. Some scholars put forward a completely extravagant version - Ovid was not in exile at all, but this does not look very convincing: his “Letters from Pontus” (a literary work) is full of such details of life in Constance that cannot be borrowed.
■ Constanta is often called the “city of pensioners”. Historically, retired officers have long moved here. In addition, Constanta port employees are legally entitled to early retirement.
■ Not far from Mangalia there is a horse farm where purebred Arabian horses are bred.
■ Literary scholars suggest that Alexander Green, who visited Constance, gave its features to his Zurbagan.
■ The first Romanian king, Carol I (1839-1914), was actually named Karl Eitel Friedrich Ludwig von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. He ruled
48 years old, achieved independence of Romania from the Ottoman Empire, strengthened its international prestige. And he always paid great attention to the development of Constanta, his beloved city. The Great Mohammadiye Mosque is the first concrete building in the country and a gift from King I to the city's Muslim community. The Turkish carpet is the main decoration of the mosque - one of the largest and heaviest carpets in Europe. Its area is 144 m2 and it weighs 500 kg. The carpet was woven by one person, who took 17 years to do it.
■ The Italian sculptor Ettore Ferrari, the author of the monument to Ovid in Constance, created a copy of it in 1925 for hometown poet Salmona. He is also the author of the monument to Giordano Bruno in Campo dei Fiori in Rome (1889) and the monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi in Pisa (1892).

The best time to holiday in Constanta is the months from May to September. During this period, the weather is conducive not only to visiting many unique attractions, but also to warm swimming in the sea, carefree relaxation on numerous fluffy and cozy beaches and romantic walks along the edge of the coast under the lapping of the waves. Sea water in the area of ​​this resort town It is distinguished by virtually impeccable cleanliness and in the summer it sometimes warms up to degrees Celsius. Of course, you can come to Constanta at any other time and neither low temperature nor falling snow can stop you from enjoying the city, its indescribable historical atmosphere and a magnificent kaleidoscope of local attractions. Snow in Constanta, as a rule, can appear from October to March; you will not encounter any special wind or severe frosts here. Therefore, the city is open to everyone, and especially real tourists, all year round.

How to get to Constanta?

If your route passes through Bucharest, then you can choose a transport option to suit your taste and in accordance with your travel budget. There are at least 4 options: plane, train, bus or rented car. Meanwhile, if you travel by your own car, then you need to build an individual route, or leave your car in Bucharest for a while and use one of the listed methods of transportation. In addition, when planning your trip, keep in mind that Constanta has an international airport, Kogalniceanu, located just 24 kilometers north of Constanta. The airport offers flights not only to and from Bucharest, but also charter flights from Russia, the Netherlands and Sweden. Once you fly to Kogalnicana, you can easily get to Constanta using taxi services. Such a trip will cost about 20 RON (5 US dollars).

The Constanta railway and highway connect not only with Bucharest, but also with another magnificent Romanian seaside resort town called Mangalia. Automobile modern convenient highway E-87 (Tulcea-Mamaia-Constanza-Mangalia). If you are traveling by car from the West, then use the E-60 highway (Oradea-Cluj-Brasov-Bucharest-Constanza). The distance from Bucharest to Constanta is 232 kilometers.

Approximate prices for Bucharest-Constanza route:
Railway tickets 1st class - 86 RON ($21);
2nd class train tickets - 58 RON ($15);
one way air flight - 300 RON ($75);
round trip airfare - 360 RON ($90).

Hotels and restaurants in Constanta

The abundance of hotels of different levels and catering establishments amazes the eye of the most sophisticated traveler. For example, if you want to stay in a 4 or 5 star hotel of comfort level, then you will be given this opportunity for 55-80 dollars per person (220-320 RON). Local cozy restaurants will be happy to treat you to delicious Romanian, Mediterranean and European cuisine. Romanian dishes are colorful, unforgettably tasty and very diverse. Don’t forget to try truly Romanian dishes, the real taste of which you will not be able to taste anywhere else in the world: mamaliga, mititei, feta cheese, sarmauti, chorbu, plakia, tocani, aliventsi, cozunac, panasi, malai and of course, excellent local wines that are not leave no gourmet indifferent. Try to try truly Romanian food - you will not regret it and will want to take the recipe to repeat this feast upon returning to your native land.

In the evening and at night, virtually every restaurant presents its own musical program. Romanian dances are so lively and cheerful that before you know it, you’ll be dancing with the cheerful people. local residents. The musicians in Romania surpass themselves - any musical request you make will certainly sound in the best local performance. Of course - not for free, but from the heart.
The city has many 24-hour establishments, as well as nightclubs with modern, incendiary shows and art programs. Every tourist can find a place to their liking, regardless of age, musical and gastronomic preferences, as well as gender
In Romania, it is customary to tip 10 percent of the bill.

Sights, excursions and entertainment in Constanta

The cultural heritage of the city's past is partially hidden under modern buildings. But there is still something to see. A treasure trove for tourists is the “sculptural warehouse” from 1962, which recalls a previously thriving and interesting civilization and supplies valuable exhibits to the Museum of History and Areology of the city, founded back in 1889. Other interesting sights of Constanta include:

Museum of the Sea;
Museum of Ethnography;

In addition, Constanta abounds with a great scattering of temples, cathedrals and churches of various concessions and religions. Basic places of worship which are definitely worth seeing with your own eyes:

Karol Mosque;
Catholic Church;
Orthodox Cathedral of Peter and Paul.
In the latter you can admire unique frescoes, which have survived surprisingly intact. In addition, this cathedral is not similar to other Orthodox buildings - it has a noticeable shade of Ottoman architecture. The creation of the cathedral dates back to 1898.

The mosque, founded in 1910, is actually the twin of the Anatolian mosque and a center for the Muslim part of the population of Constanta. From the site of this building you can take in virtually the entire city, including the port area. The minaret reaches a height of 30 meters.

In addition to the listed attractions, in Constanta you can get a lot of positive emotions in the planetarium, aquarium, dolphinarium, drama and musical theaters, and the legendary local casino, built according to drawings and diagrams provided by the Kingdom of Monaco itself at the beginning of the 20th century. However, you can still play real roulette in the casino. The Constanta Aquarium is one of the best in the world. A huge number of species of marine fauna and flora are presented here. The territory is distinguished by the scale of the buildings. Some tourists spend the whole day here, happily observing the harmonious flow of life of the underwater inhabitants.

The port waters will delight travelers with a kaleidoscope of ships bringing cargo from many countries on the planet. The port, being one of the largest in Europe, has the ability to receive virtually any ships that pass through Suez Canal. The highlight of the port is the ancient Greek and Ottoman ships forever chained to the pier. In addition, the embankment is rich in other historical values, for example, models of ships dating back to different eras of the development of navigation.