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Constanţa The City By The Sea later under Turkish Rule.
To commemorate the good
Previously submitted by the old days, the Genoese
late Don Kiselewski, MCC, Lighthouse was constructed
D.S., Palm Beach Gardens in 1860. It stands only
Travel Leaders 26 feet above the ground,
For those of you who however, that’s tall enough
are mythology buffs, you for ships to be guided.
may recall that Jason with The lighthouse is located
his Argonauts landed on the just off Ovidius Square.
shore of the Black Sea after First century poet Ovidius
he had found the Golden Publius Naso is the
Fleece. Tomis was the name namesake of the square. A
of the city where he was statue sculpted by Ettore
supposed to have landed. The city’s history dates back Ferrari in 1887 highlights The Casino building features a sumptuous architecture and a wonderful view of the sea. The
some 2,500 years. It became a natural location for a the area. Emperor Augustus pedestrian area around the Casino is a sought-after destination for couples and families,
city because it was situated at the crossroads of several exiled Ovidius to Tomis in especially at sunset.
commercial sea routes. Tomis is located on the west coast A.D. 8.
of today’s Romania, about 50 miles north of where the In the 19th century King
Danube River empties into the Black Sea. It’s 180 miles Carol I decided to revive
northeast to the Bosphorus Strait. But don’t go searching Constanţa, and as a result,
for Tomis on the map, because you won’t find it. fine mansions and hotels
The city was founded by the Greeks who traveled were built in the city to
east across the Black Sea from Miletus. You won’t find embellish the attributes of the
Miletus on a current map either. It was a Bronze Age city seaside resort. This resulted
that had its beginnings recorded by Homer at the time of in making Constanţa the
the Trojan Wars. The Greeks arrived in the sixth century third largest city in Romania.
B.C. and controlled the area until 71 B.C. when they Today it is an important
lost control to the Romans. It was the Roman Emperor cultural and economic center.
Constantine the Great (274 to 337) who changed the Adding to this effort are
name of the city to Constantiana in honor of his sister. the various archaeological
Apparently the name didn’t catch on right away, because attractions that entice visitors
the first recorded usage was in 950 A.D. The Great Wall of to the area.
Trajan ended at the seaward city of Constantiana, which The Casino is one of the
itself was surrounded by a number of fortitications. hallmark structures of the
The name was shortened to Constanţa during Ottoman city. It was built right on the
control. After becoming part of the Bulgarian Empire as seashore in the early part of
an independent principality under Mircea 1 of Wallachia, the 20th century in an art
Constanţa fell under the control of the Ottoman Empire in nouveau style, attracting
1419. It remained under the Ottomans for 450 years until visitors and locals alike, The Great Mahmudiye Mosque The Genoese Lighthouse
1878, when it was claimed by Romania in the Romanian the pedestrian area around
War of Independence. This acquisition gave Romania a the Casino is a sought-after destination to relax and Mobile, Ala., is one of the many sister cities of
seaport that has become the fourth largest in Europe after enjoy those things that are important in one’s life. It is Constanţa. One can see the connection with both being
Rotterdam, Antwerp and Marseille. an especially sought-after area in the evening for couples located on seashores and other attributes. Fine sand
and families looking to enjoy the sunset. beaches are located some three miles north of Constanţa
The Turkish influence was still in place in 1910 on a long strip of land that lies between the Black Sea and
when King Carol I had the Great Mahmudiye Mosque Lake Siutghiol. The area has all the recreational facilities
constructed. It is the center of Islam in Romania and to enjoy a fantastic holiday. The resorts in the area take
the seat of the Mufti, the spiritual leader of the 60,000 their names from the gods and goddesses of Greek
Muslims (Turks and Tatars by origin) who live along mythology: Eforie, Jupiter, Neptune, Olimp, Saturn,
the coast of the Dobruja region. By far, it is the most Venus and Mangala. At night the numerous restaurants
distinctive mosque in the area, combining both Byzantine and night clubs hold the interest of the visitors.
and Romanian architectural elements. The 164-foot-high I’m sure you won’t find Constanţa on the list of
minaret towers over the old city center and harbor. And, 100 places to see before you die, but it is certainly a
unlike other mosques that have electric speakers to call fascinating place to visit if you get a chance.
to prayer five times a day, this one is climbed by the The late Don Kiselewski wrote from his personal
muezzin – all 140 stairs – to do the proclamations. experiences, having traveled in 122 countries and cruised
There are over a half million people living in the the oceans, seas and rivers of the world. Palm Beach
Tourists enjoy a sunny day on Mamaia resort beach, metropolitan area of Constanţa. They are comprised of Gardens Travel Leaders, his family owned and operated
Romania’s oldest, largest and most popular summer resort, six ethnic groups: Romanians, Turks, Tatars, Greeks, agency, is located at Mirasol Town Square, 11360 North
on the Black Sea Coast in northwest Constanţa. Germans and Aromanians (the official language of Jog Road, Building A, Suite 102-6, Palm Beach Gardens.
Macedonia). Four seasons and a moderate continental The agency has been serving the travel needs of the South
Shortly before this time, in 1860, a railroad was climate set the tone for the lifestyles. It’s the beach and Florida area for over a quarter of a century. Contact
constructed linking Constanţa to Cernavodă. The the mineral springs that dominate the area in the summer, them at (561) 694-9696 or Aussie@PBGTravel.com.
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Photos by Don Kiselewski
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and while doing so, they discovered the substantial
remains of what is said to be the longest mosaic pavement
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built in the fourth century A.D. It connected the upper
lever of the city to the harbor. Some 9,000-plus square Dreaming up the
Dreaming up the
feet of the colorful mosaic remains today. Along the
ideal retirement
Dreaming up the
walkway there is archeological evidence that points to Dreaming up the
ideal retirement
ideal retirement
the existence of warehouses and shops. The public baths
is your job.
are still in evidence at the lower end of the walkway near ideal retirement
is your job.
the Casino. On the subject of water, a Roman Aqueduct is your job.
Helping you get
Helping you get
brought water six miles into the city. is your job.
During World War I Constanţa was occupied by Helping you get
there is ours.
there is ours.
Helping you get
the Central Power, consisting of German, Turkish and
Bulgarian troops. The city was liberated by Allied troops there is ours.
We’re excited to
there is ours.
in 1918. Romania joined NATO in 2002 and its 21.6 We’re excited to
hear from you.
million citizens joined the European Union in 2007. We’re excited to
hear from you.
It was during the 13th century that Genoese merchants hear from you.
dominated the Black Sea. Under their influence. Constanţa
We’re excited to
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