A fairytale landscape
Jurilovca is a picturesque village located in the heart of Dobrogea, at the edge of Lake Razim. With a rich history and a distinct culture, Jurilovca is one of the oldest fishing settlements in Romania, founded in the 18th century by the Lipovans from Russia. Since its foundation, its inhabitants have preserved the traditions and crafts brought from their homeland.
Delicious dishes
The locality is famous for its specific gastronomy, based on fresh fish from Lake Razim. Traditional dishes such as fish stew, plaice or fish soup are delicacies that no visitor should miss. Every year, Jurilovca hosts festivals and holidays celebrating fishing traditions, local music and dances, offering an authentic experience to all who cross its threshold.
The picturesque houses, with thatched roofs and beautifully ornamented gates, retain the authentic air of times gone by. The narrow, quiet streets take you on a journey back in time, offering visitors a glimpse into the simple and harmonious life of yesteryear.
Traditions and crafts
The picturesque houses, with thatched roofs and beautifully ornamented gates, retain the authentic air of times gone by. The narrow, quiet streets take you on a journey back in time, offering visitors a glimpse into the simple and harmonious life of yesteryear.
History of the place
According to the historical sources, the town was founded in 1826 by the Lipov Russians from the Don and Dnieper Lands. They left their homeland, as did all the other Lipo-Polish settlers who arrived in Romania from the same areas, following the application of new canonical rules by the Russian Orthodox Church and the Europeanization measures imposed by Tsar Peter the Great.
The area that provided them with accommodation has been inhabited since ancient times (numerous archaeological sites have been identified around the village). The oldest traces of settlement date back to the first Iron Age (8th century BC) and belong to the Babadag culture, which was succeeded by Greek settlers, who founded – according to ancient documentary information (Hekataios of Miletus) – the first Greek colony on Romanian territory: ORGAME (7th century BC).
The area that provided them with accommodation has been inhabited since ancient times (numerous archaeological sites have been identified around the village). The oldest traces of settlement date back to the first Iron Age (8th century BC) and belong to the Babadag culture, which was succeeded by Greek settlers, who founded – according to ancient documentary information (Hekataios of Miletus) – the first Greek colony on Romanian territory: ORGAME (7th century BC).