CONSTANTA

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CONSTANTA

• Which is the main Romanian sea port , boasting an
  imposing archaeological museum

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Contemporary Dobrogea

• An integral part of Romania, Dobrogea lies
  between the lower tributary of the Danube and the
  coast of the Black Sea and forms a rather
  distinct, natural headland. The hilly ridge
  culminates in the north at Mount Macin, 467
  meters above sea level, and slopes down gently
  toward the south.
• The rest of the Hercynian and Caledonian
  Mountains lie to the north, flattened in shape,
  by erosion. Dobrogea is situated in the driest
  part of Romania. The region receives less than
  400 mm (15.74 in.) of precipitation per year with
  temperatures ranging from higher than 40 C
  (104 F) in the summer to less than -30 C
  (-22 F) in the winter. The short and fast-moving
  rivers are dry for most of the year.

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• Constanta has been built on and around a
  promontory of land extending into the Black Sea,
  which has allowed it to shield ships from the
  strong winds that blow along the seacoast. Its
  position may also account for its long history,
  which is that of a seaport ever since the 6th
  century B.C.. The foundations of the city were
  laid in some 2,600 years ago, when Greek
  colonists built the city of Tomis on its present
  site.

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• The Archaeology Museum houses interesting
  exhibits and ancient art objects, among which a
  menhir statue belonging to the prehistoric
  culture of Hamangia which represents a female
  goddess, the statues of Fortuna and Pontos, the
  patron protectors of ancient Tomis, as well as
  the Glycon serpent, having a snake body, but
  human hair and ears.

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• One should not miss the superb multicoloured
  mosaic of the 13th century situated in the close
  vicinity of the Town Hall!

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• Constanta's spiritual patron is the Roman poet
  Ovid, who was exiled there by Emperor Augustus in
  8 A.D.. In Tomis he wrote some of his important
  works, i.e. the poems Tristia and Epistulae ex
  Ponto, which express sadness of being far away
  from home. Despite his appeals for mercy, Ovid
  remained in Tomis until his death.

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• Turkish rule is evoked by Mahmoud II Mosque, from
  whose tower one may get an overall view of
  Constanta

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• Children may be delighted to admire the fish
  fauna of the Black Sea in the Aquarium near the
  wonderful rococo style Casino, or the very
  intelligent and playful dolphins at the
  Delphinarium.

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• The "grown-ups" can go shopping and find various
  kinds of entertainment along the Tomis Boulevard,
  the main street of the city, bordered with
  cinemas and theatres

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• The main urban settlement of the area is
  Constanta, a seaport to the Black Sea and one of
  the most important cities of Romania, situated in
  the south-east of the country. Constanta, with
  its charter flights during the summer, is also
  accessible by road, by railway or by water. It is
  a lively city where one will find it worthwhile
  to spend a few days and learn about a glorious
  ancient past, or simply about day-to-day life in
  a Romanian trade and tourism destination. Some
  10 main resorts of the Romanian Black Sea shore
  are stringing southwards along the coast, while
  Mamaia lies a few thousand metres north to
  Constanta