Places to Visit in Drobeta Turnu Severin, Romania, Europe

Places to Visit in Drobeta Turnu Severin, Romania, Europe

Drobeta Turnu Severin is situated at the border of Serbia is a city in Mehedinti County on the banks of River Danube. Drobeta Turnu Severin is known for its climate and home to various trees like magnolia trees, Caucasian nut trees and many others and spans an area of 55 square kilometers (21 square miles).

Drobeta Turnu Severin is situated at the distance of 340 kilometers from Bucharest, capital of Romania and surrounded by Breznita-Ocol, Lzvoru Barzii, Hinova, Husnicioara, Prunisor, Liovita and Korbovo. Drobeta-Turnu Severin coordinates are 44.5667° N, 22.6667° E.

 

History of Drobeta Turnu Severin:

Drobeta-Turnu Severin derived its name from the tower located on the north side of Danube River constructed during the Byzantines times. Drobeta-Turnu Severin became one of the renowned regions during Roman Rule due the construction of the bridge by Apollodorus of Damascus and the bridge was completed only in three years. Drobeta-Turnu Severin was declared as the city during the rule of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD). Severin fortress was constructed in 1077-1095 and many battles were fought to capture the fortress between many rulers. Later Ottoman captured the region and ruled for several years and after the fall of Ottoman, the city was reconstructed in the year 1829.

 

Tourism in Drobeta Turnu Severin:

The Water Castle:

The Water Castle is located at the distance of 2 kilometers from heart of the city is the main landmark of the city since 1914 and it is the division of water supply network in the city and from top of the castle one can view the stunning views of the surrounding areas.

 

Trajan’s Bridge:

Trajan’s Bridge is located at the distance of 2.5 kilometers from heart of the city it was the longest bridge during 105 AD and the bridge was constructed only in three years and renowned during Roman rule. Trajan’s Bridge is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world throughout the year.

 

Iron Gates Hydroelectric Plant Museum:

Iron Gates Hydroelectric Plant Museum is situated at the distance of 3 kilometers from the city is a beautiful power plant in the city and the museum has distinct photos, artifacts and other documents from the Paleolithic to Middle Ages.

 

Must do in Drobeta Turnu Severin:

  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Trekking
  • Aquatic sports

 

Best time to visit Drobeta Turnu Severin:

Drobeta Turnu Severin experiences humid continental climate and average temperature varies from -7° Celsius to 30° Celsius throughout the year and best time to visit Drobeta Turnu Severin is from March to October.

 

How to reach Drobeta Turnu Severin?

By Air:

Nearest airport to Drobeta-Turnu Severin is Craiova Airport located at the distance of 120 kilometers from heart of the city is one of the main airports in the south west part of the country and the airport caters with domestic and international flights to various cities in Europe.

 

By Train:

Drobeta-Turnu Severin is well connected through train services from major parts of Romania and it receives international trains from neighboring countries as well.

 

By Road:

Drobeta-Turnu Severin is connected through national highway 6, 6A, 56A and 67 from distinct parts of the country and Drobeta-Turnu Severin bus terminal receives domestic and international buses from all neighboring cities.

 

Hotels in Drobeta Turnu Severin:

Drobeta-Turnu Severin is situated in the south western tip of Romania and shares the border with Serbia city and there are some renowned 1 star to 4 star hotels in the city that caters world class facilities to the customers and offers best accommodation to tourists booking rooms in these hotels and cost from $ 25 to $ 350 and above per day. List of hotels in Drobeta-Turnu Severin are as follows:

  • Continental Drobeta Turnu Severin
  • Zenti Plaza Hotel
  • Hotel Corona
  • Pensiunea Ambiental
  • Pensiunea Turistica Europa
  • Hotel Condor
  • Hotel Meridian Orsova
  • Pensiunea Casa Andra
  • Pensiunea Taka
  • Hotel Tropical
  • Aquastar Danube Hotel
  • Djerdap Hotel
  • Continental Portile De Fier

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