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Drobeta-Turnu Severin is a cute small town on the banks of the Danube in the Oltenia region of Romania.
Get in
[edit]There are 11 trains daily from Timișoara and eight from Bucharest.
- 1 Drobeta-Turnu Severin Railway Station (Gara Drobeta-Turnu Severin).
Get around
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[edit]The historic remains of the bridge over the Danube built by Appollodor, in about 100 AD, can be found in the historic park of the local museum.
- 1 The Water Castle (Castelul de Apă).
- 2 Castra of Drobeta (Castrul roman Drobeta).
- 3 Trajan's Bridge Pillar (Piciorul Podului lui Traian). Remaining pillar from Trajan's bridge over the Danube
- 4 Ruins of Severin Fortress (Ruinele Cetății Severinului).
- 5 God's Bridge (Podul lui Dumnezeu). The second-biggest natural bridge in Europe, and the biggest in Romania.
- 6 Topolnița Cave (Peștera Topolnița). a karst cave with a huge entrance. Entry into the cave is only possible via specialised climbing gear.
- 7 Iron Gates Natural Park (Parcul Național Porțile de Fier). A great place for hikes and natural beauty.
Do
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Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Taverna Sârbului.
Drink
[edit]Hotel Continental overlooking the Danube offers reasonable, clean accommodation. Lots of fish on the menu. Friendly and helpful staff