Constanța county is your gateway to the blue waves of the Black Sea and the beaches of the coast. You can walk along long sandy stretches in resorts like **Mamaia** or find quiet beaches further north in **Vadu**. The coast is a lively mix of summer music, fresh seafood and history that dates back to the ancient Greeks. You can see the massive cargo ships on the horizon waiting to enter one of the largest ports in Europe. It is the best place to find a summer vibe and enjoy the warm water and bright sea air. Stand before the old **Casino** on the sea wall, a masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture with shell-shaped windows. You can walk along the promenade as the waves hit the rocks and the sea breeze cools the afternoon sun. The city has a deep history of sailors and merchants, which you can explore in the old town area. You find ancient Roman mosaics and Greek statues right in the heart of the modern city center. The local history museum is filled with treasures found at the bottom of the sea and in the surrounding plains. The surrounding plains of **Dobrogea** are dry, full of light and home to ancient monuments like Adamclisi. This giant stone trophy was built by the Romans and stands as a powerful reminder of the battles fought in these fields. Stop at a local vineyard in **Murfatlar** for a glass of white wine made from grapes that love the dry, sunny climate. This route is a blend of refreshing sea air and the heavy weight of ancient history. You can also visit the Enisala fortress for a view of the coastal lakes and the distant sea.

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History of Constanța (county)

Constanța is the ancient lungs of the nation, founded as Tomis by Greek settlers around 600 BC. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania and famously served as the place of exile for the Roman poet Ovid in 8 AD. The city’s Roman Mosaic Edifice, built in the 4th century AD, was once a massive three-level commercial complex that proved Tomis was the premier trade hub of the Black Sea. By the 13th century, Genoese merchants took over the port, leaving behind the foundation of the Genoese Lighthouse that still stands on the sea wall. The county’s history was modernized by King Carol I, who commissioned the Anghel Saligny Bridge (1895), which was the longest bridge in Europe at the time of its completion. The Constanța Casino, an Art Nouveau icon opened in 1910, became the symbol of the Romanian Riviera and hosted the Russian Imperial Family in 1914. Beyond the beaches, the Adamclisi Tropaeum Traiani stands as a massive monument built in 109 AD to commemorate one of the bloodiest battles of the Roman-Dacian wars, marking the final expansion of the Empire into this territory. A road trip along the Black Sea coast and through the Dobrogea plateau reveals a landscape of ancient ruins and modern logistics. You can drive north to Histria, the oldest Greek colony on Romanian soil (657 BC) or head to the Danube-Black Sea Canal. A monumental and tragic engineering project that cut 64 km through solid rock. From the 4th-century cave monasteries of Saint Andrew to the massive Port of Agigea, Constanța is a journey through two millennia of maritime power and the salt-stained stones of ancient empires.

Constanța (county)