Ostrov - Island and Dacian Site
Medieval stone fortress in Călărași county
What it feels like
Stone-cold corridors, narrow windows, the weight of centuries under every arch. The kind of place where the silence is part of the architecture.
Ostrov, a village on the Danube at the border with Bulgaria, holds the remains of the Dacian fortress of Sacidava (1st century BC - 4th century AD), an important Dacian and later Roman centre on the right bank of the Danube. Partly preserved walls and the Danube scenery complete the site.
Best time to visit
Spring through autumn. Many castles close or limit access during winter.
How to get there
Address: Ostrov, Constanța. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
