City Break in Galați? Find Out the Most Interesting Places!
Geographically, Galați County is in the south-east of Romania. Among the counties it borders are Brăila, Vaslui, Vrancea and Tulcea, and to the east is the border with the Republic of Moldova.
The city’s tourism potential lies in the fact that it has access to the Danube. The main tourist attraction of the city is the Danube Quay, where tourists can admire the outstanding scenery.
It is a very busy place, as events are often held here.
Since the Quay stretches for 4 km, it is the ideal destination for walks outdoors or even jogging.
Cuza Vodă House can also be visited in the city of Galați. This is the memorial house of Al. I. Cuza, and inside we find some of the personal belongings and documents of the well-known Romanian ruler.
Galați County stands out for its many cultural buildings, including the Natural Sciences Museum Complex.
Covering about 18 ha, it is near the Danube Quay, and the Complex includes a Planetarium, an Aquarium and a Botanical Garden.
The River Station (Gara Fluvială)
Also known as the “Navigation Palace”, the River Station building was built in 1912, serving as offices for the staff in charge of river transport.
It is worth knowing that the Navigation Palace is among Romania’s historic monuments and can be visited by tourists.
The “Precista” fortified church is an emblematic historic monument of the city of Galați, built between 1643 and 1647 and keeping its architecture to this day.
The materials used to build it include stone and brick, and the bell tower is also part of the building.
In the county there are many tourist attractions, such as Lake Brateș. With an area of over 24 sq km, it is among the largest lakes in the whole country.
According to specialists, the lake is a real delta of the Prut river, and its name is linked to the old name of the Prut.
Although the lake’s surface was reduced during the communist period, today it is a real tourist attraction, especially for anglers.
Lake Vânători
It is in the north of the county and is a leisure area for people who want to enjoy the calm of nature, far from the bustle of big cities.
On one shore of the lake there is a locust-tree forest, giving the place a special charm.
The Garboavele Reserve is of national interest, as there is a Zoo here with over 30 species of mammals, including tigers, bears, wolves and lions.
All this being said, we can see that in the counties of the Moldavia area there are many places with high tourism potential that are worth visiting this summer.
