Located about 60 km south of Jurilovca, Histria Fortress is the oldest urban settlement on Romanian territory, founded in the 7th century BC by Greek settlers. Its ruins include temples, public baths and defensive walls. Today, the ruins of the town are located on the administrative territory of Istria commune, in Constanta county. Histria…
In the village of Zebil, which belongs to the Sarichioi commune, there are the houses of the Moruzov family, including that of Mihail Moruzov, the founder of the Romanian Army Secret Intelligence Service. They are examples of traditional Dobrogean architecture. During renovation works at the school built by Mihail Moruzov in the village of…
Enisala Dobrogean Village Museum or “Enisala Peasant Household” is the first ethnographic museum in Tulcea County. A story in pictures of a traditional household in the north of Dobrogea, housed in a house from the early 20th century, preserved in its natural environment. The architectural ensemble comprises the house with the keiler and the…
Hamangia Wine Cellar For millennia, the gentle sun, cool breezes and mineral-rich sandy soil have created wines with intense flavors and rich minerality. At the Hamangia Wine Cellar special wines can be savored and enjoyed in the company of cold platters with traditional dishes. The name Hamangia winery is named after the old name of…
Situated in the immediate vicinity of the Ali-Gazi-Pasa Geamia, Panaghia House is built in the architectural style of Babadag of yesteryear. The oriental art exhibition organized in Panaghia House presents pieces belonging to the traditional folk art of the Turks and Tatars from Dobrogea, as well as pieces belonging to oriental art made in factories…
The Geamia Gazi Ali Pasha in Babadag, built in the 17th century, is one of the oldest Muslim places of worship in Romania, reflecting the Ottoman influences in Dobrogea. From Jurilovca to Babadag it’s 25 kilometers, which can be covered in about 24 minutes. The place of worship has a typical Ottoman style with…
Located near Enisala, the reserve protects the wild peony (Paeonia peregrina), offering a special natural spectacle during the flowering period in late April and early May. The peony, scientifically known as Paeonia, is one of the most spectacular flowers in Romanian flora. This perennial plant, considered a symbol of beauty and sensitivity, is deeply…
Ceaplace Island is located in the northern part of Lake Sinoe, near the boundary of the Wolves’ Grind protected area. With a surface area of 0.6 ha and a length of 4,514 m, the atoll-shaped island delimits a small bay in the north-west of the lake where the pelicans, one of the most beautiful…
A vacation village situated on a narrow strip of land between Lake Golovitsa and the Black Sea, accessible by boats from the port of Jurilovca. Gura Portița is famous for its wild beaches and picturesque scenery. Gura Portiței can be reached by crossing the Golovița lake, embarking from the port of Jurilovca (the old…
The church in Jurilovca, a church of the old rite, is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin (celebrated on October 14). The approximate year of construction is 1865 Religious holidays here are observed according to the Julian calendar, which is 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar (for example, New Year’s Day is celebrated on January…