Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Drobeta-Turnu Severin (Romania). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Severin Fortress, Biserica Grecescu, and Trajan's Bridge. Also, be sure to include Drobeta in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Drobeta-Turnu Severin (Mehedinți).
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Severin Fortress
Severin Fortress is a set of historical monuments located on the territory of Drobeta Turnu Severin, Romania. In the National Archaeological Repertory, the monument appears with the code 109782.07.01.[1]
Address: 2 Strada Independenței, Drobeta-Turnu Severin
Biserica Grecescu
The Grecescu Church is a Romanian Orthodox church located at 2 Decebal Street in Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania. It is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.
The ktetors were a boyar couple, Ioan Stoian Grecescu and his wife Ioana. In 1863, Ioan asked to build a church in the city center, but delays by the authorities angered him, prompting him to build a hospital with the materials he had purchased. Grecescu did not abandon the idea of a church, purchasing a plot of land near the hospital, overlooking the Danube. Further delays caused local residents to protest. Moreover, in 1867, Prince Carol I was on a visit to the city. He met Grecescu and, through the effort of his traveling companion Carol Davila, quickly arranged for plans to be drawn up in the capital Bucharest by the city architect.
The cornerstone was laid on 10 May 1868, the second anniversary of Carol’s accession to the throne. It was modeled after the Curtea de Argeș Cathedral, with two small spires in front, and fitting into the classic style of old Romanian monasteries. The building is solid brick. Construction proceeded rapidly, with Carol inspecting progress in spring 1869. Gheorghe Tattarescu painted the interior in 1872; he was paid 1000 gulden by another couple. Grecescu died in 1875, when the church was nearly finished. It was consecrated the following year.
In 1884, the church was named the city cathedral. For some time, its maintenance was paid out of Grecescu’s will, and then by the parish once his funds were exhausted. The brass roof was removed by the occupying German Army in 1917, during World War I, and replaced in 1920. The roof and walls suffered damage during the Allied bombing of 1944, and further repairs were carried out after the 1977 earthquake.
The church is listed as a historic monument by Romania's Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs, which gives a completion date of 1873.[2]
Address: 2 Strada Decebal, Drobeta-Turnu Severin
Trajan's Bridge
Also known as: Podul lui Traian
Bridge in Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania. Trajan's Bridge, also called Bridge of Apollodorus over the Danube, was a Roman segmental arch bridge, the first bridge to be built over the lower Danube and one of the greatest achievements in Roman architecture. Though it was only functional for 165 years, it is often considered to be the longest arch bridge in both total and span length for more than 1,000 years.
The bridge was constructed in 105 AD by instruction of Emperor Trajan by architect Apollodorus of Damascus, from Damascus, Roman Syria, before his Second Dacian War to allow Roman troops to cross the river. Fragmentary ruins of the bridge's piers can still be seen today.[3]
Drobeta
Historical place in Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania. The Castra of Drobeta-Turnu Severin was built by Emperor Traian, in the Roman Dacia province.[4]
Address: 2 Strada Independenței, Drobeta-Turnu Severin
Iron Gates Region Museum
Also known as: Muzeul Regiunii Porților de Fier
Museum in Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania. The Iron Gates Region Museum is a museum in Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania.[5]
Address: Str. Independentei Nr. 2, 220160 Drobeta-Turnu Severin
Ruins of Severin Fortress
Ruins
The Water Castle
