The Most Beautiful Tourist Attractions in Constanța

The land of the Dacians boasts the largest port on the Black Sea basin, which has greatly helped the development of Constanța, the fifth largest city in the country and the oldest documented on the territory of Romania (657 BC).

So, if you are planning a seaside holiday and want to spend it differently from just lying on the beach, I suggest you consider the following sights:

The Constanța Casino, the emblem of the city, was built more than 130 years ago, at the end of Ottoman rule. Even today the building commands respect and elegance, and easily carries you back to its days of glory. It was inaugurated by King Ferdinand in 1910, and at the time it was the largest building of its kind on the territory of Romania. It had several rooms for recreational activities, a dance hall, two gaming rooms and two reading rooms. The place was simply adored by the elite of the day and by sailors from all corners of the world. Concerts and dance evenings were often held there, becoming famous far and wide.

The Dolphinarium in Constanța is certainly the most visited tourist attraction in the city. Originally opened as a museum in 1972, it is now the only place where we can admire the superb shows of dolphins, sea lions and penguins. Dolphins are considered a very intelligent, curious species of mammal, with powers of thought and communication very similar to those of humans. These charismatic and humorous creatures are a big hit with children and others.

When you say Murfatlar, you think of the Dobruja vineyards, renowned for fine wines made from aromatic grape varieties. A visit to the village of Murfatlar may be more interesting than you would expect, as you would have the chance to discover its 3,000 hectares of vines and understand the process of making the best wine in our country.

Ovidiu Island easily impresses with its landscape and is a real place of relaxation and entertainment for little ones, with a mini zoo, playgrounds and a restaurant. It can be reached only by water, as it lies on Lake Siutghiol.

Also very well known is Lake Techirghiol, for its “black gold”, the Techirghiol mud, recognised for its curative properties for certain allergies and for rheumatism. Recently it has also begun to be used in various creams.

The Buried Church in Istria is certainly an unusual tourist attraction, only 55 kilometres from Constanța. The church is unique: the local Christians had the idea of building most of it underground, to trick the Byzantine Muslims of the area. The Christians had received their agreement to build their own church, but not taller than the Muslim mosques.

The Agigea Marine Dunes Nature Reserve covers 8 ha and is the only reserve of its kind in Romania and among the most interesting scientific reserves on the continent, sheltering plants and animals typical of sand dunes (over 300 species of vascular plants, 8 species of sea moss, and the well-known Dobruja tortoise).

If the little ones want a few hours of fun, do not hesitate to visit Aqua Magic, the well-known water park. It covers 27,500 square metres, with 13 entertainment zones for both children and adults (rubber-ring slides, tube slides, 9 pools, jacuzzis, 7 bars, a restaurant, a baby pool). Competitions and shows are frequently organised by the park’s team of entertainers.