Places

Located in the north-eastern part of the village of Niculițel, on Muzeului street, no. 1, the monument consists of a basilica built at the end of the 4th century, during the reign of the emperors Valens and Valentinianus. At the beginning of the 5th century, during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II, it underwent important changes, both horizontally and vertically. In the central area of ​​the apse, under the floor of the altar, there is a monumental martyr's crypt. Completely buried, the tiered construction of the crypt allowed the accommodation of two groups of martyrs: a group of four, in the upper part of the martyrion, and a group of two in the lower level. The skeletons of the four martyrs were in a collective coffin, in anatomical connection, highlighting a primary burial. The quality of Christian martyrs and their names: Zotikos, Attalos, Kamasi(o)s and Philippos are inscribed in the crude plaster of the crypt walls. They are known in the Martyr Acts as being martyred at Noviodunum (Isaccea), on June 4. The crypt was built for them towards the end of the 4th century. The osteological remains discovered in the lower part of the crypt come from an older martyr's tomb, dismantled during the construction of the monumental crypt. The names and age of the two martyrs remain unknown, the only mention of them being made by the inscription that blocked access to the lower area of ​​the crypt: "Here and beyond (is located) the blood of the martyrs". This place can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00. The visit fee is 10 lei/adult and 5 lei/pupil/student/pensioner. The paleo-Christian basilica in Niculițel is an unmissable attraction in this itinerary.

Beştepe means Five Hills in Turkish. Today it is a beautiful Tulcean commune. The name was given by ethnic Muslims hundreds of years ago and has survived over time. It was also called the Turkish Beştepeau, in order not to be confused with the Moldavian one, as Mahmudia (the neighboring locality) was called in the past. The five hills guard the settlement imposingly... It is a land full of history and beautiful stories. The legend of the place says that the powerful Sultan Mahmud II (1808-1839) once passed by the village on his way to Tulcea. The master of the Ottoman Empire was impressed by these places and decided to build a strong fortress on the highest of the hills (n.r. maximum altitude 242 m), from where the entire area could be easily guarded. The fortification was immediately erected and for many years, from here, the Ottomans closely controlled the region. The story is a beautiful one, but no one has ever given a trace of the fortress from the legend. At Beştepe, however, there are many fortifications and what is interesting, they are much older than the one in the story of Sultan Mahmud. 1 kilometer North-East of the village, in the area of ​​Piatra lui Boboc, there are the ruins of a Getic temple dated more than 2300 years ago. Near Beştepe or even in the hearth of the village there are vestiges and settlements from the time of the Geti ancestors, from the time of the Romans or from the Roman-Byzantine era. No one has yet found a trace of Mahmud's fortress, but no legend appears without its grain of truth. Who knows, maybe she's hiding under the green hills, waiting for the right moment to tell her whole story...

Abandoned and left in disrepair, but still impressive, the German Church in Malcoci, located on a street corner, right next to the county road from Tulcea to Mahmudia, welcomes you, sad, as if asking for your help to be saved. You can't help but notice the steeply rising tower, and curiosity urges you to pull to the right, to see more closely the magnificent building in ruins, which tells you its sad story. Malcoci was the first German village founded by the settlers who arrived in Dobrogea in 1843, when the region was under Ottoman rule. The Germans who settled in Dobrogea came from the south of Russia, where Catherine II invited them to emigrate, as early as 1763, to work the land in Russia. Since they did not enjoy the privileges promised by the tsarist leadership, the ethnic Germans emigrated again and reached southern Dobrogea, where they established colonies in numerous localities.

In Ceamurlia de Sus is the Church dedicated to St. M. Mc. George". This is almost 200 years old, having been built in 1839. Local residents believe that it was founded by Zaporizhzhya Cossacks before 1855, which is why the Turkish administration gave it the first name, which in translation means new Cossacks. The name of the village is the current one and not the original one. There is a possibility that the two names circulated in parallel, as happened in the case of other localities. The place of the Cossacks was later taken by the Bulgarians, probably until 1877, then, after the population change in 1940, by the Aromanians from Quadrilater (303 families). It is worth saying that the church was recently rehabilitated.

Camping Danubius offers the following services: -accommodation in a tent - parking for caravans -local gastronomy -covered terrace for serving dishes - the picnic area - relaxation area with deckchairs - mini baby park - bathroom with showers and non-stop hot water

CASA ADELA is located in Tulcea and features a garden and barbecue facilities. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour frontdesk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site.

Adelmar Guesthouse is located in Tulcea and has a shared lounge, garden, barbecue facilities and free WiFi internet access.

The house where the poet Panait Cerna was born, a craftsman's house from the end of the 19th century, presents both the most important aspects of his life and work as well as an ethnographic exhibition that illustrates the specifics of the area. It's worth stopping and visiting this place too!

Located in the immediate vicinity of the Ali-Gazi-Pasa Glass, the Panaghia House is built in the architectural style of the old Babadag. The oriental art exhibition organized in Casa Panaghia presents pieces belonging to the traditional folk art of the Turks and Tatars of Dobrogea, but also pieces belonging to oriental art made in manufactures and, later, industrially. The folk art of the Turks and Tatars of Dobrogea (fabrics, embroideries, clothing, ornaments, copper vessels for everyday use and for various ceremonies) reflects its oriental origins. Certain features of this art reveal, however, interference with the art of the autochthonous population of the Balkan Peninsula and Dobrogea. The typically oriental ornamental motifs: the carnation, the cypress, the hyacinth, the pomegranate fruit, etc., complemented by the gold and silver metallic thread, are combined in chromatic and decorative compositions of great aesthetic value. It is worth stopping and visiting this place. The visit fee is 10 lei/adult and 5 lei/pupil/student/pensioner. The museum can be visited from Wednesday to Thursday, between 10:00 and 18:00.

We are waiting for you at Casa Vera in Tulcea, away from the noise of the city, in a rustic delta atmosphere, to enjoy an authentic fish soup or to fish!

7km from the village of Jurilovca, in the place called Cape Doloșman, there are the ruins of the ancient Argamum fortress. Founded around 670-660 BC. by the Greeks from Miletus, the settlement was first called Orgame (the Greek name). After it was conquered by the Romans, it was renamed Argamum. Together with the fortification on Bisericuta Island, they guarded the entrance to a bay of the Black Sea or the Scythian Sea, as the Greeks called it at the time.

The archaeological site of Halmyris, located 2.5 km east of the village of Murighiol, is a strong Roman and Roman-Byzantine fortress, seat of some military units and station of the Danube fleet Classis Flavia Moesica. Monuments of military, civil and religious architecture were unveiled here, among them the episcopal basilica with the crypt of the first Dobrogean martyrs: Epictetus and Astion. It is good to know that the Halmyris Fortress can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00. The site access fee is 6 lei/adult and 3 lei per pupil/student/pensioner. On your trip to this part of the county, a stop here is not to be missed!

The Medieval Citadel of Enisala is located 2 km from the town of the same name, on a limestone hill that dominates the Razim and Babadag lakes area. It was built in the second half of the 14th century, for military purposes, most likely by the Genoese merchants, owners of the Black Sea navigation monopoly. The fortress has an irregular polygonal plan, which follows the sinuosity of the terrain; the walls and bastions are preserved in some places at a height of 5-10 m. Integrated, during the reign of Mircea the Elder, into the defensive system of Wallachia, the fortress was abandoned in the context of the advance of Turkish rule north of the mouth of the Danube (end of the .XV) and as a result of the formation of the sand ridges that separate the Razim lake from the Black Sea. In addition to visiting the fortress, it is also worth coming here to enjoy one of the most beautiful views in the entire Tulcea county, especially at sunset.

Excursions, walks and guide services in the Danube Delta.

Coming by car from the Sarinasuf - Iazurile - Valea Nucarilor direction, you will have the Agighiolului Hills in front of you. They impress with their height, as if not specific to this area with lakes, ponds and lots of reeds. "Site ROSCI0060 Dealurile Agighiolului" is part of the Natura 2000 network and protects habitats and species on an area of ​​almost 1500 ha, north of Razelm lake. It is worth saying that a treasure of a Thracian prince was also found on these hills. But it is best to learn its story by enjoying a walk in these hills. Follow the signs and signs on the "Treasures from Agighiol" trail, the first thematic trail set up for the Dobrogea Chimerica Geopark. The path was created in a partnership between the associations "Mai mult Verde" and "GeoD for the promotion of geodiversity", with the support of Valea Nucarilor City Hall.

We are a team dedicated to nature and adventure enthusiasts, ready to turn your trips to the Danube Delta into memorable experiences. With Deeper Blue you will travel in comfort and safety, on calm waters and canals full of mystery. Our boats are not just means of transportation, but real time capsules that lead you through the stories of the Danube Delta. Our drivers, experienced guides born and raised in the heart of the delta, will open your windows to amazing landscapes, unique birds and rich flora, thus creating a genuine connection between you and nature. Your journey in the delta becomes a foray into time, where every moment guides you to discover the hidden miracles of this corner of paradise. Discover the magic of Deeper Blue tours and let us turn each ride into an adventure that will linger in your memory long after you've left these wonderful lands.

They have already accumulated 20 years of experience in sustainable tourism in the Danube Delta. And this is a source of pride and recognition for our project. The team set out to always prove that tourism and conservation can go hand in hand. This anniversary season, we aim to show everyone how our dream became a reality.

If you want to take a few steps, then we recommend a short stop on Mahmudia Promenade. This has recently been rehabilitated and renovated, making it a good place for a promenade.

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The Gazi Ali Pasha Mosque is not the oldest in Dobrogea, but, with its special architecture, it attracts the attention of all who pass through the city of Babadag. The place of worship has a typical Ottoman style with a minaret built of stone and brick, 21 meters high. Over the centuries, the place of worship has been important to both Babadag and the surrounding towns.

Located in the center of Isaccea, Geamia (Mosque) is a historical monument built in the feudal era, probably dating from the 17th-18th centuries and restored in 1860 by Mahmud Efendi. The building includes a room, the prayer hall of the Muslim faithful. At the front entrance, inside, there is a high step where the faithful leave their shoes. Next to the building rises the minaret (25 m), with a diameter of 3.55 m. It is built of stone, brick and wood. It has been restored several times, respecting the original architecture. Even today it is going through a new restoration process. It currently serves the religious practices of the Muslim cult. In the prayer hall there is a stone slab with carved inscriptions in Arabic characters. It features a porch with wooden pillars and arches in the middle. The ground floor is separated by rows of pillars from the side and entrance galleries. The latter is separated from the rest by a low wooden railing. The galleries are storied. On the upper level, the gallery also extends above the porch. The V-shaped facade with full circle arches supported on thin wooden pillars, with a massive masonry above, the slightly high roof with wide eaves, seem to be elements of Mediterranean architecture, perhaps brought by foreign craftsmen. The date of construction is unknown. According to tradition, the window would be 300-400 years old. In 1886, being old and dilapidated, major repairs were made. In 1916, other repairs: the minaret is plastered, whitewashed and painted inside.

The architectural ensemble "Conserved in-situ Farmhouse" from Enisala represents a true identity card of the Dobrogean community. This space depicts the traditional architecture specific to Northern Dobrogea from the beginning of the 20th century. The building was purchased in 1971 by the Tulcea Eco-Museum Research Institute, restored and opened to the public. Thus, the complex includes the large house (with storeroom, kitchen and cellar) and the annexes: the small house, the summer oven, the dovecote, the samalác, the well and the sheds. The large house was built in the style specific to the area: built on a stone foundation, with clay and straw walls, covered with reeds. It has a simple structure consisting of an awning and two rooms—one of which was living space, and the other was the "good house" or "beautiful house," where family events were held and dowries were kept. These rooms are decorated with burlap and other fabrics, created by women by processing cotton, hemp and wool. To illustrate the activities of the northern Dobrogean man, carts and tools suitable for field work, pottery or fishing can be seen outside the house. It is good to know that the museum can be visited from Wednesday to Sunday, between 10:00 and 18:00. The visit fee is 6 lei/adult and 3 lei/pupil/student/pensioner. Source of information: https://muzeedelasat.ro/muzee/gospodaria-enisala/

Unique in our country, Gura Portitei is the place where the Black Sea meets the Danube Delta to create a wonderful natural spectacle and an opportunity for relaxation and fascination for each of us. Located on the tongue of sand that separates the two worlds, the Holiday Village "Gura Portitei" is the place where you can admire both the flora and fauna specific to the delta, and that of the sea, at a walking distance from each other. The name of the village comes from the initial communication between the Golovita lake and the Black Sea, suggesting from the very beginning the symbiosis between the two worlds. Discovered in the year 1736, this corner of Authton paradise was initially a fishing village, following that in 1998 the development works began, to create here the ideal place for the perfect stay. Today Gura Portitei preserves its natural beauty, while the accommodation options and available facilities are in a process of continuous improvement, so that tourists can always find here an oasis of peace and relaxation. RECOMMENDATION: The transfer is made by boat from Jurilovca Port and takes 20-30 minutes. If you are a larger group and have a boat just for you, you can propose to the boatmen to offer you a short ride. Either to the base of Cape Dolosman, or to the pelican colony from Ceaplace (the largest in the southern sector of the reserve), or both, depending on the time allocated.

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The architecture of the Atlantis Hotel is modern and tasteful, having been finished in 2006 and satisfying even the most demanding tastes. Atlantis addresses both clients who travel for work and those who want to spend their free time. The quality of services is perfect. The 3* hotel welcomes its guests with 30 accommodation spaces, structured in 25 double rooms, 3 rooms with matrimonial beds and 2 suites. The spacious, comfortable rooms offer a warm and intimate atmosphere. Each room is equipped with its own modern bathroom and Jacuzzi, hairdryer, TV, telephone, minibar, central heating, air conditioning, free internet access. The location offers customers numerous services and facilities: free non-stop room service, correspondence services, secretarial services, valuables storage, laundry - dry cleaning. The restaurant offers a capacity of 300 seats, being ideal both for the stay of those staying but also for large-scale events: weddings, baptisms, receptions, anniversaries, etc. At the same time, it can be used for business purposes, seminars, team-building.

Hotel City*** in Tulcea has 24 modern double rooms, which offer customers all the necessary comfort, both for spending a relaxing vacation and for business meetings. The hotel provides its guests with ultramodern accommodation services: air conditioning, minibar, cable television, international telephone line, high-speed Internet connection in all rooms and public spaces. Facilities and services: Restaurant, Bar, 24-hour reception, Garden, Terrace, Non-smoking rooms, Rooms/Facilities for disabled people, Rooms for families, Elevator, Safe, Soundproof rooms, Luggage room, Room available with anti- allergic, Air conditioning, Smoking area.

We look forward to welcoming you at Esplanada Hotel **** for a relaxing stay with your loved ones.  The hotel is located right on the Ivan Patzaichin Promenade, from where you can easily go to the Danube Delta. If you want accommodation in Tulcea, our hotel is the perfect solution, as it has numerous rooms with views both of the Danube and the city, 3 conference rooms and a restaurant. At the RiverView Dine & Wine restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Tulcea, you can choose from a wide range of dishes. Whether it is international or traditional cuisine, you will have a unique gastronomic experience. In addition to the exceptional accommodation and the fine restaurant, we also have a series of excursions available for guests, both in the Danube Delta and near the city. We offer you a series of promotional packages, which include both accommodation and excursions. One-day trips to the Danube Delta, trips to the triangle of Dobrogene monasteries, wine tasting at the Măcin winery, equestrian trail in the Măcin Mountains and country party with a campfire can be done.

The Europolis Company was founded in 1992 as a joint-stock company. The basic activity is hotel accommodation, catering and tourism in Dobrogea and the Danube Delta. Hotel Europolis *** is located on Pacii str., no. 20, at kilometer zero of Tulcea Municipality. The location has a number of 70 rooms, 3 restaurants with 60 seats and one with 120 seats that can also be adapted as conference rooms.

Hotel Insula*** is located right in the Ciuperca Park in Tulcea and enjoys a privileged position. Accommodation services Insula din Tulcea has 15 air-conditioned rooms, some of which include a terrace and balcony. Rooms at this hotel in Tulcea have private bathrooms and wooden floors. With amenities such as a hairdryer and bath towels, the bathrooms also have a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. Certain units have lake views. Food and Beverage Breakfast is served in the restaurant. Guests can also enjoy European cuisine at Ivan Pescar, located just 1 km from this property. The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of RON 30 per person per day. Leisure and Business A night club and a terrace can be made available at an additional cost. Insula di Tulcea makes an extra effort to provide guests with fitness facilities to help them stay in shape. Finally, Insula din Tulcea houses a business center with a desk and photocopier.

The STAR *** hotel in Tulcea is located near Ciuperca Park and has 9 double rooms and an apartment.

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One of the best places to go out with friends for a beer. It's a pub full of life, where people from Tulcea meet and where various themed evenings (karaoke) take place.

"Fresh, local and seasonal!" is one of the mottos that guides our activity. Ivan Pescar is an unmissable restaurant in Tulcea.

Jurilovca is a village in Tulcea county, located on the shore of the Razelm-Sinoe lagoon complex, halfway between Tulcea and Constanța. The village of Jurilovca is proud of the traditions of the Lipovian Community, who founded the locality that gives the commune its name, more than 200 years ago. Many of the houses in Jurilovca preserve traditional architecture. They are painted in white and in the already famous Lipovanci blue, which some even call "Jurilovca Blue". It is worth saying that Jurilovca was included in the top 5 tourist destinations of Romania in 2024, according to the International Federation of Travel Journalists and Writers (FIJET). The Federation compiled the ranking of the hottest tourist destinations in Romania in 2024. If you arrive in Jurilovca, visit the Lipovene church, walk here in the streets of the village to admire the beautiful houses and don't forget the local port. It hosts the Lipovenesc Borscht Festival every year, one of the most important events in the entire Tulcea county.

Iacobdeal Lake is called by the locals "La fântana", an anthropogenic lake, formed in a basin resulting from the extraction of granite. It is located within the radius of the Turcoaia commune, in a former stone quarry on the Iacobdeal hill. The lake can be included in the area of ​​tourist attractions of the Măcin Mountains, due to its formation, unique in the country.