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      Frontispice of Theatre Entrance
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Prefecture

Prefecture, Braila

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Braila Museum

Braila Museum, Braila

 kek4la Says:  This is definitely a must!I had numerous chances of visiting the museum for more than 15 years, but only went there last year. I felt so sorry I didn't go earlier. It's really a great museum. Lots of stuff about the history of Braila, the city and the region. The entrance... 

Port headquarters

Port headquarters, Braila

 kek4la Says:  Just walk along the docks, and you see the old renovated building of the port headquarters. 

Grigorescu Street

Grigorescu Street, Braila

 kek4la Says:  In a residential area, starting from Balcescu high school to the train station. In the back you can see St. Constantin Church. I love it how in the summer, Braila gets all green. 

Republic's street

Republic's street, Braila

 kek4la Says:  The small building in the middle used to house a second-hand bookshop where I got lots of books as a kid. The orange building is the actors' entrance to the Braila Theater. 

Republic's street

Republic's street, Braila

 kek4la Says:  Once this was the most important street in Braila. Now it has become a pedestrian street, still important, but the center of Braila moved to Calarasi Street. Still, the old houses that make up the charm of this street keep it somewhat alive. You will see renovated houses,... 

The Danube

The Danube, Braila

 kek4la Says:  Danube, the most important river running through Romania, has given sense to the city of Braila.Just walking on the bank of Danube, you can see people swimming or fishing(as in the pic).In the background you can see the shipyards of Braila. 

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Traian Hotel

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Triumph Hotel

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Hotels  

Hotel Traian

Hotel Traian, Braila

 kek4la Says:  A friend stood here and he said it was OK. The hotel looks like the tipical type built during communist times, by far bigger than any other accomodation. The picture is taken from Traian Square, which is in fact right next to the hotel. 

Shopping  

Bottega Dell'Artista: Terracotta in Tuscany

Bottega Dell'Artista: Terracotta in Tuscany, Braila

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Off The Beaten Path  

Kid's theater

Kid's theater, Braila

 kek4la Says:  This is the theater for children in Braila. I remember coming here when I was at the kindergarten in Braila. This is one of my fondest memories from Braila.Thwe theater is situated on Polona St., between Galati and Cuza streets. 

Balcescu High SChool

Balcescu High SChool, Braila

 kek4la Says:  This high school is named in honor of Nicolae Balcescu, hero of the 1848 revolution. It is one of best high schools in Braila. I went here for some math competitions. It's very similar to my high school. In the picture the statue of Balcescu is on the right.The high school... 

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The Danube

The Danube, Braila

 b_travel Says:  Braila lies on the Danube shore. The Danube is the most important river in central and eastern Europe. 

The charm of a provincial, forgotten port

The charm of a provincial, forgotten port, Braila

 kek4la Says:  A small park next to a street descending towards Danube. 

The charm of a provincial, forgotten port

The charm of a provincial, forgotten port, Braila

 kek4la Says:  Life goes on slowly in this city, but wondering on the street on a summer afternoon, you will be amazed how the city will surprise you. The small squares, the sloping streets, the places with great views, all account to the charm of this place. 

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Braila

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 Braila is the capital of Braila county and the second largest port on the Danube River in Romania. 

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 Center of the town.In the background you can see the new harbour built by the comunists, and a new district of flats. 

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History, Beauty, Great Beer Gardens

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 Unfairly listed as "unattractive backwater of Romania" by the Lonely Planet, Braila is a charming place where tourist attractions are, alas, left to fall into oblivion by local authorities. With a... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Braila. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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