CONSTANTA SITES AND ROMANIAN CULTURE


CONSTANTA SITES AND ROMANIAN CULTURE
We will pick you up at the pier or your hotel and drive through the old city part of Constanta, at the Ovid Square, named so after the famous Roman poet, Ovid, exiled here by the Roman Emperor in 8 A.D. His statue, built 1888 by the famous sculptor, Ettore Ferrari, faces the Sea. Right behind the statue, there lies the Archeological Museum which welcomes you for interior visit.
This museum is one of the richest in the country, with collections of prehistorical, Greek, Roman, Bizantine, Medieval archaeology. Among the statues exhibited here, the most famous are that of Fortuna Goddess and Pontos God (protectors of the town) and of the Glycon snake, the protector of the house and family.
After visit of the museum you will see one of the largest known mosaics in Europe. Nearly 2,000 years old, the mosaic was once an immense decorative pavement used by the Romans. Today, a substantial portion remains of the thousands of multi-hued tiles that comprise this beautiful and extraordinary piece of history.
Leaving Ovid Square, it’s another short drive to the Ethnographic Museum. After this we will visit a local restaurant for a snack and wine tasting.
- On this tour you will see/visit:
- Ovid Square, Orthodox Cathedral
- Archeology Museum
- Roman Mosaic
- Ethnographic Museum
- Snack and wine tasting
- Entrance fees included
- Additional Languages Available
- Unknown
- *Possible upcharge at checkout for languages denoted with ($) symbol.
Days of Operation
Departures (local time)
- 9:00 AM (4 hrs) Tour duration is approximate.
Transfer / Meeting Instructions
No Taxi Required Specific pick up or taxi instructions will appear on your voucher after you purchase your trip.Special Instructions
Gratuities are not included.
Entrance fees, wine and snacks are included.
Please, no bare shoulders or knees for the visit to the Orthodox Cathedral.
Please note: Toilet facilities require a fee, usually no more than 50 cents. Also, restaurants charge in local currency. ATMs are widely spread.