Things to do & places to visit in Southeast Romania, Romania

Southeast Romania #5 destination in Romania 2023. The average rating score is 4.19 based on 5.718 traveler reviews, of 154 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Bucharest, current date and time: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 14:12.

Top things to do (33)

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5.0 Braila city tour /Tur ghidat Braila (108 reviews)
- Gabi, absolutely excellent
City Tours • Cultural Tours • Walking Tours • Private Tours

Our experience in the city and surroundings of Braila was excellent accompanied by Gabi Lala. He is a great guide who loves his job and transmits the excitement to those who accompany him. He told us stories, anecdotes, offered us songs and answers to our curiosities. A great guide, I hope we meet again. See more..
5.0 LacertA Winery (56 reviews)
- Great visit!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

We visited Lacerta Winery for a wine tasting. First we got introduced to the process of making wine and went to the wine cellar after which the real thing started, to taste the wines! Marian especially provided great advice and shared his knowledge with interesting details. Recommended! See more..
5.0 Walk this way Braila (51 reviews)
- Rediscovering Braila
City Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips

The best way to spend your time while visiting Braila is to "walk this way" enjoying Mihaela Rosu's guiding. Her passion and love for her home city was exceptionally translated Into her unique manner of sharing and revealing culture, history, traditions and invaluable people who lived here with the eager tourist. While walking along the city admiring beautiful old buildings, some beautifully restored, Mihaela tells the stories of the city in a very documented manner. It's a pleasure and a very enriching experience. I totally recommend Mihaela's tours. See more..
5.0 Maria Filotti Theatre (28 reviews)
- Beautiful place
Theaters

About 150 years old, this theatre has seating for 369. See more..
5.0 Footprints of Joy (24 reviews)
- Great place for the ones that love anumals
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

Footprints of Joy is a project created by international animal welfare charity Save the Dogs and other Animals. The location includes a modern dog shelter, a sanctuary for neglected donkeys and horses. See more..
5.0 Tuya Cabin (22 reviews)
- Lovely place
Lookouts

It’s a little cabin in the middle of nowhere near by the sea. It’s perfect for two people how want to enjoy the nature and the fresh air. Tuya have everything that you need inside and it’s waiting for you. See more..
4.5 Danube Delta (474 reviews)
- Fantastic views and exploration of Danube Delta
Saturday: 1:00 AM - 11:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Nature & Wildlife Areas

We had a fantastic stay in Danube Delta! Letea village and forest are definite must-sees! I recommend having the traditional fish dishes in Sulina or Letea. You will for sure receive the freshest fish and enjoy the preserved biosphere. We went in summer time which can be a bit tiresome with high temperatures and humidity level, but we definitely enjoyed it! See more..
4.5 Portul Turistic Tomis (208 reviews)
- Good to be home!!
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks

When i came in port area for a coffee, i feel thar i came back home. You can make a beatifull walk, can join a coffee with a seaview, can think alone for some moments, join perfect sea view . Walking tomis area harbor is nice at sunset , and avoid weekends . Make it!!! See more..
4.5 Vulcanii Noroiosi (Muddy Volcanoes) (175 reviews)
- A must-see destination
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Very nice experience and worth the long drive from our gitsl. I loved every part of the landscape and nature. It is a must-see destination. I just recommend for them to improve the English description of the place to lower-case so people can read the information better as it was all in caps with typos as well. See more..
4.5 The Danube Delta Museum (131 reviews)
- Small(ish) but with more that enough information
Saturday: 1:00 AM - 11:30 PM Speciality Museums

Althou a small space is dedicated to geology and artefacts, you get enough information of the growth over the time of the place that today is Danube Delta. You get to see what peoples of last 500 years were doing in ther backyard with the natural resources. Also there is a quite big aquarium filled with sturgeon fishes. All of them! Also' there, you'll find Nemo! And much more! A comprised natural history museum. See more..
4.5 Catedrala Sfinții Apostoli Petru si Pavel (103 reviews)
- Stunningly beautiful
Saturday: Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Orthodox Cathedral built in 1883-1885 by the designs of the architect Ion Mincu. See more..
4.5 Tropaeum Traiani Monument (78 reviews)
- Amazing
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monuments & Statues

Definitely a monument that I'm speechless of. I really recommend tourists to visit this piece of art, because surely you will learn a lot of history about Romania. My favourite part of this monument is of course the statue, but the base is constructed in a very talented way. Everyday I think about how did those people live in those times. It's unbelievable. As I said, I really, really, really recommend visiting this place at least once. See more..
4.5 Romanian Navy Museum (49 reviews)
- The visit was a really nice surprise
Military Museums

We entered this museum with low expectations as the website is looking old fashioned and is not telling exactly the truth about the museum. But after entering it, my 6 years old boy was quite amazed and I have to admit I was too. There is a historical walk through the navy related items, ships, clothing, materials, commercial, army navy items. There are also a lot of ship models. The outside yard is not so attractive, the things exhibited over there should enter in some restoration in order to become more attractive. It was a very nice and interesting tour. See more..
4.5 St. Mina Orthodox Church (48 reviews)
- Very Lovely
Churches & Cathedrals

On the shore of Lake Tăbăcărie, in the north of Constanţa, the Biserica ortodoxă Sfantul Mucenic Mina (Orthodox Church of Holy Martyr Mina) is built in the Maramures style (Northern Romania). Therefore its architecture is not typical of the Dobredja region and at first sight I assumed it to be purely a tourist attraction, representative of another part of Romania. Whilst portraying a much earlier epoch, the church was only constructed in the 1990s. Being just a short distance from the resort of Mamaia this reinforces my suspicion that it was built for touristic purposes. However, I discovered that it is a living and working church with a faithful congregation. It is also a work of art, constructed virtually wholly from wood, charmingly decorated in a rustic style and kept in very good condition. The grounds and out-buildings are delightful too and the church's position on the lake made it an altogether lovely stop on our sightseeing tour. See more..
4.5 Parcul Crang (42 reviews)
- Nice and Green
Parks

We have been here and it was nice and green, good for kids and families. Very crowded in weekends, no bicycle lanes. Clean enough, good free water supply. See more..
4.5 Danube Cliff (38 reviews)
- The Danube River Cliff
Points of Interest & Landmarks

If you are looking for a wonderful sightseeing and to practice some sport or just to walk around, the Danube River Cliff indeed is a very good place for it. You will enjoy the river scenes, the boats and cargo ships crossing the river from/to the black sea. But remember, Galati is very cold during winter with temperatures at below freezing. Therefore, the best time is during summer and autumn. Enjoy. See more..
4.5 Plaja de Carte (36 reviews)
- Vama Veche is a small village
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches • Libraries

The only beach library in Europe. We have more than 3000 books, mainly in romanian but also in english, french and german. The books can be borrowed for 3 days with no costs, you only have to leave your name, email address and phone number. If you want to relax on the beach with the book, you can rent a sunbed for the day and enjoy the chill music and a cold drink from the beach bar. See more..
4.5 Faleza Cazino Constanta (35 reviews)
- The Cazino of an Elegant Past
Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

This marvelous building and its surrounding park setting is right on the Black Sea just down from the Old Town section of Constanta. Sunrise and sunsets are magical times here during all seasons. We like to stroll and think of our own romantic walks for the past 30 years, but there's plenty of new couples out and about now, too. Some good newer clubs and restaurants nearby, so you can sit and sip as you contemplate an era gone by. I hope some entrepreneur figures a way to revitalize the Cazino itself into its old glory. See more..
4.5 Moscheea Esmahan Sultan (29 reviews)
- Small beautiful mosque
Points of Interest & Landmarks

One of the best things to do in Mangalia is to visit this mosque. It has a beautiful staircase that takes you to a tower with a nice view. A good idea is to have a tea or a coffee in the courtyard next to the entrance in a turkish style bar. See more..
4.5 Saon Monastery (25 reviews)
- Saon, a beauty
Religious Sites

The Saon Monastery is at a distance of 11 kilometers in the direction of Niculiţel, from Tulcea, it is a very beautiful monastery with three silver domes ... It has a lake (L.Telincea, near L. Rotundu, near the Danube ). It is well-kept, owns farm farms, wine production facilities, wine warehouse, fruit orchards, farm, and also offers very decent accommodation. Anyway, it's worth visiting! See more..
4.5 Mausoleum of Mărăşeşti (21 reviews)
- Respect !
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Each Romanian should come here at least once in his life . I am glad that the place was renovated and now it is not raining inside as it was when I was here first time. See more..
4.5 Cathedral of Galati (21 reviews)
- Easter cathedral uplifting experience!
Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Archdiocesan Cathedral of Galati can be visited by a citizen from outside the Orthodox as a tourist attraction. The building built of stone and Carrara marble, the interior is painted in fresco, starting with 1906, is dedicated to "St. Nicholas and St. Andrew. " The true spirit of Episcopal Cathedral you can find on Easter. When believers gather in front of the building and receive from Archbishop light at Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. People light candles they light passing from one another in the holy silence. Cathedral awash in an ethereal light and lies along the east ecuprins the holiday spirit. I chose to post some pictures from Easter. See more..
4.5 Saint Andrew's Cave Monastery (21 reviews)
- A place where a Jesus' Apostle lived
Religious Sites

The Saint Andrew's Cave is a place where the Apostle lived in Dobruja. There is a church inside the cave and a bigger one outside (where are exposed some Saint's holy relics). The place is very spiritual and isolated and the road to get there is pitoresque. To get there you should enter Ion Corvin village and then you can see a monument of Saint Andrew, follow the road to the monastery. See more..
4.5 Cocos Monastery (18 reviews)
- Visit
Religious Sites

The monastery is really special. Has 140 years and the mosaic design is beautiful. Everything is fine in golden leafs and it is a beautiful thing to see in my opinion. It is special See more..
4.5 Cascada Putnei (18 reviews)
- Nice
Waterfalls

Putnei Waterfall is a protected area of national interest corresponding to category IV , located in Vrancea County, in the administrative territory of Tuleni commune, near Village of Lepşa. 1 See more..
4.5 Celic Dere Monastery (17 reviews)
- Lovel Rural Monastery Church
Religious Sites

Celic-Dere Monastery is located in a lovely rural setting in a clearing in a wooded area. Founded in 1838-1840, the church was built starting in 1901. To reach the church there is quite a long hill to walk up, but the view from the top is worth it. The interior of the small church is beautifully decorated. To the right of the alter is “The icon that cleans itself” which legend says was brought by a soldier. He told the monks that even though it was blackened, one day it would clean itself, and the eyes of Christ would open. Half of the icon is now light, the other half dark. A note to travellers; If you are looking for a WC this is not the place to consider looking for one. See more..
4.0 Plaja Mamaia (707 reviews)
- Great spot to chill and sip beer while reading next to the sea
Beaches

Relaxed scene, attractive people, beautiful water, and everything except the boardwalk is convenient. We spent three days crashing out on the sun loungers and sipping drinks by the sea. The water was cool but not cold and, assuming due to the pandemic, things weren't crowded. I found the service chairside to be more than acceptable and prices, we were paying in GBP, were affordable. The beach was clean and the sand was nice each day. I will happily come back again next year. See more..
4.0 Cazinoul Constanta (665 reviews)
- In refurbishment - hope it will gain its former glory
Architectural Buildings

After decades of oblivion and degradation the Casino is finally in a refurbishment process. Today is not much that you can see except for the scaffolding and the construction that is going on, however I do hope that it will regain its former glory and once more be the most iconic building of Constanta ... shining as the brightest architectural gem of the city. It you are in the are you can check it out ... but wait till it will be ready ... Until the reopening nothing more to add ... the good thing is that its being refurbished. See more..
4.0 Moscheea Carol I (314 reviews)
- Great for a quick visit.
Lookouts • Religious Sites

A landmark of the Turkish role in the region, The Mosque of Constanta was built in 1910. It features a 50 meter high (160 ft.) lookout with spectacular views of the surrounding area including the Black Sea. See more..
4.0 Museum of National History and Archeology (253 reviews)
- It’s amazing what you can find
Architectural Buildings • History Museums

Yes, the museum is basic, staff don’t speak English an it’s dusty but, there are some great artifacts here that would normally be in a wealthy museum ie from the Roman Period. Quite rare and amazing including the only bust of Consul Marcus Petronius Sura Mamertinus in existence. He was the son in law of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. See more..