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Dobrudja and the Danube Delta
Exotic
Romanian Destinations
Coming
face to face with the “untouched” nature is something more and more of us are
looking for nowadays. Getting away is starting to become the number 1 objective
especially for those whose lives rarely let them have a break.
If
you recognize yourself in the description above, then this article may provide
you with a solution. If you think you need a vacation from the daily hassles,
then we have the perfect place for you.
The Danube Delta Location
The
Danube Delta is situated in the South
– Eastern part of Romania in
Tulcea County,
having the Dobrogea (Dobrudja) Plateau in the
South, the Ukrainian border in the
North and the Black
Sea in the East. Most of its surface is located on Romanian
territory, but the Northern part is positioned in Ukraine.
After
transiting approximately 2860 kilometers from its place of origin in Germany, the
Danube flows into the Black Sea through 3 arms – Chilia, Sulina
and Sfântu Gheorghe – and thus
forms the Danube Delta. The area is thought to be so valuable that in 1998 it
was established as a Biosphere Reserve under the UNESCO Program on Man and the
Biosphere.
Nature at it's best
The Danube Delta is a land that is dominated by the rivers, channels and
lakes. It only has a few surfaces on land, represented by sand banks. Once you
enter this exotic land you will inevitably be amazed by its extensive fauna and
by the multitude species of plants and trees. Here you will find a wide variety
of species of fish and also over 300 of sorts of birds which made the delta so
famous everywhere. The land also hosts swans, wild ducks and geese, herons,
egrets, eastern flossy ibis, coots, white tailed eagles, hawks, storks and
flamingo birds. The Danube Delta also offers a shelter to reptiles and mammals
like the wild boar, the fox, the otter, the mink, the ermine etc.
The
Danube Delta is famous all over the world by people passionate about fishing, hunting and bird watching.
There is no better place to undertake these activities 
than in this land full
of such diversity. However, hunting and fishing in the zone are conducted under
the strict supervision of specific Romanian laws.
Life in the Danube Delta
The
nature in the Danube Delta remained intact partly due to the local inhabitants’
way of life. The density of the population is low as compared to other regions,
probably because of the tougher living conditions. Those who choose not to
leave this place and continue living here remained untouched by the hazards of
the modern life. Most of them engage in activities such as farming or fishing.
Tulcea, a center of development
The
most important settlement in the Danube Delta is Tulcea, often named “the gateway to the Delta”. The town is built
on 7 hillocks of the Tulcea Hills and is an important industrial center. It is most
known for its naval construction industry, reed exploitation and the famous
wines that are produced here. While you
are in town you can take the opportunity of visiting the Danube Delta
Museum where you can
get yourself prepared for the wonderful plants and creatures you will find in
the delta.
The museum hosts approximately 65.000 pieces, including impressive botanic,
entomology, ornithology or mineralogy collections. If you are a fan of museums, you can also try
going to the Ethnographic Museum
or the Archeology Museum. A visit to the latter helps paint a vivid
picture of the history of this Romanian region.
Another cultural objective in
town is the Arts Museum. It is hosted by an impressive building which holds 7 collections:
painting, sculpture, icons, graphics, engraved plaques, decorative art and
oriental decorative art. For the most spiritual of you, the must-sees of the
city are “Saint Nicholas” Cathedral, the Azzizzie Mosque, the Greek Church, “Saint Gheorghe” Church, the “Celic”
or “Cocos” Monasteries to only name a few. Also, you will not regret taking
the time to visit the Pasalelor Palace
– a construction from the 19th century, the Monument of Independence and the Civic Square
which is currently undergoing a process of full restoration. Also, local
inhabitants are waiting impatiently for the opening of a modern shopping
location – Coral Plaza Mall – in
this ancient city which will emphasize the blending of the old with the new.
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