Constanta Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Sun, beach, fun, hospitable people, splendid landscape, unforgettable experience 


Con

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 The winter is unbearable sometimes. 


In a nutshell

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 Unlike any part of Romania or Europe for that matter, don't miss it... 

 

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Things to Do  

Casa cu lei (The House with Lions)

Casa cu lei (The House with Lions), Constanta

 Fam.Rauca Says:  The house was built in the year 1897 in Pre Romantic Genovese style.It was called after the columns that have four lions on them.The edifice, situated on the Nicolae Titulescu Street, was renovated in the seventeen years.The house functioned as restaurant, for a time period... 

Archaeological Museum & Roman Mosaics

Archaeological Museum & Roman Mosaics, Constanta

 JessieLang Says:  Constanta has an excellent archaeological museum—Roman glass from the 1st to 3rd Century AD, gold jewelry made by the Dacians in the 1st Century BC, frescoes with Centaurs, and the Glycon (a snake with an antelope head—the family protector.) The Museum has been in its... 

The Casino

The Casino, Constanta

 JessieLang Says:  The Art Nouveau casino was built in the early 1900s as an attraction for the nobility and military officers. It was designed by a French architect and took 7 years to finish construction.It was used as a shelter and hospital during the war. It was closed by the Communists,... 

Tatar-Turkish mosque

Tatar-Turkish mosque, Constanta

 floriangn Says:  My friend was very surprised to find a mosque here in Constanta. I told her that the muslim community here are approx 1% of Romanian population... and they are Turks and Tatars who live in Constanta and near places 

Waterfront area

Waterfront area, Constanta

 floriangn Says:  The walking area next to the Black Sea provides a great view to the Constanta harbor. You will also find the Casino, the Aquarium, the Genovese Light tower, the monument of Mihai Eminescu, the statue of Anghel Saligny, and many other statues and monuments around this area.... 

St Peter & St Paul Church

St Peter & St Paul Church, Constanta

 floriangn Says:  This lovely church is a typical orthodox church – large and beautiful. My friend found it rather unusual that the candles are lit outside the church and then put in a tray with water. She prefers doing in inside the church 

Hotels  

Ibis Constanta

 4 Reviews and 67 Opinions  Good 

Iaki Hotel

 1 Review and 36 Opinions

Restaurants  

Taverna El Greco: Excelent Mediteranean Food

Taverna El Greco: Excelent Mediteranean Food, Constanta

 matadores Says:  Nice little, cozy place somewhere on back streets, excellent food, a music band with some old hits and some unknown to us local music but nice to listen to.It is worth to try it. I have been there a couple of times, somebody recommended it, I’ve tried some local food, can’t... 

Pizarria Cin Cin: Quick and tasty

Pizarria Cin Cin: Quick and tasty, Constanta

 timada Says:  When you are in a hurry or tired from walking all the streets to Casino or Tomis Harbour you can stop here for a good pizza made under your eyes or a shaworma ( Turkish dish ) .One pizza is around 3- 3.3 eur . Pizza MargueritaPizza Regina 

Nightlife  

Morgana Club: This is not quite...a mirage

Morgana Club: This is not quite...a mirage, Constanta

 ciuchi Says:  Ummmm, well....what should I say about this club??? I've been there two times...the first time at the grand opening last year with my friend Alina and her husband Phil, right after their wedding here, the second time just recently with...Alina and Phil again :) as they just... 

Casino Mamaia

Casino Mamaia, Constanta

 Fam.Rauca Says:  The Casino in Mamaia is one of the oldest edifices of the Sea station.Here, there are a lot of good restaurants and bars, night-clubs, play rooms and other attractions for the many visitors.The good meals and beverages that are to be found here are well-known on the Black... 

Transportation  

Bus to Casino

Bus to Casino, Constanta

 timada Says:  From Railway Station to Casino you must take bus 2 and get off the last station named Poarta1 ( Gate 1 ) .From main shopping street ( Stefan cel Mare str ) to Casino take bus 44 , 49 or 51 ( just near Tomis Mall ). It's very easy . The ticket is only 0.45 eur . 

Shopping  

Tomis Mall: Shoping in Constanta

Tomis Mall: Shoping in Constanta, Constanta

 RoBeauty Says:  Tomis Mall its brend new. Here you will finde everything. Beauty ShopBody ShopLushSabon14 KArezzo GioielliB&BBijouxGolden Crown JewelsStefi GoldSevdaSwatchZeta Gioielli Its open 7 days between 09.00AM-22.00PMThe floors: III, IV and V are open betwen 09.00AM-02.00AM 

City Park Mall of Constanta: City Park Mall of Constanta

City Park Mall of Constanta: City Park Mall of Constanta, Constanta

 ervinbolat Says:  City Park Mall Constanta is the newest and the largest mall in Constanta. Is a mall where you can find, gathered together, all the important brands in fashion, jewelery, accessories, interior design, but also entertainment areas, coffee shops, restaurants and game... 

Local Customs  

Scraaaap iron !!!

Scraaaap iron !!!, Constanta

 timada Says:  He treads on the streets and he collects the scrap iron. He has a little wagon ( four wheeled ) and shouts all day long : "Old scrap iron!" I thought this custom is a story of my childhood but it appeared again , poor people make this for some money ! 

Harvest Day

Harvest Day, Constanta

 timada Says:  Every year , in October , Romanians celebrate Harvest Day ! It's a celebration of autumn , great opportunity to enjoy , fun , listen popular songs , watch traditional dances , eat "mititei " , drink beer , taste apple pie , buy vegetables and fruits at reasonable prices from... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Change your money at a bank !

Change your money at a bank !, Constanta

 timada Says:  Most of the tourists come in Constanta at Tomis Mall , the pedestrian street Stefan cel Mare , the main shopping area . Here you have more than 7 banks and inside Tomis Mall you have another bank where you can change your money free from cares ( I strongly advice you to do... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Mamaia Statue

Mamaia Statue, Constanta

 Fam.Rauca Says:  This statue is placed on the shore of the Black Sea, near the hotel Perla.For me, this statue has a special importance. My deceased father showed me this statue as I was five years, and he explicated to me that the name of the station comes from this mother with child. I... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Skateboarding , Trial Bike , Speed Climbing ...

Skateboarding , Trial Bike , Speed Climbing ..., Constanta

 timada Says:  Gravity Park is a complex designed for practitioners of extreme sports of any age, with all necessary utilities embedded in the perimeter of the park. It was developed with the support of Constanta City Hall. Opening Gravity Park was held Saturday, May 24 2008 , and the show... 

Class-1 World Powerboat Championship

Class-1 World Powerboat Championship, Constanta

 timada Says:  Mamaia -Constanta ,31 august 2008Romanian Grand Prix 2008First see Edox Pole Position Day and then the race . Power Marine is the Romanian organiser .At the end of Class 1 World Championship , Romanian Grand Prix received the prize for the best debut competition and... 

Favorites  

Mamaia, the pearl of the Black Sea's Littoral

Mamaia, the pearl of the Black Sea's Littoral, Constanta

 Fam.Rauca Says:  Mamaia is called the pearl of the Black Sea’s Littoral.The station was founded in the year 1906, on a 500 meters wide earth band, that lies between the Black Sea and the Siutghiol Lake.In 1927, the villa of the king was built here, and later, in 1935, the building of the... 

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