Argamum (Orgame)
Cetatea Orgame-Argamum
The ruins of an ancient Greek colonial city on a headland of Razim Lake, surrounded by water on three sides. It is one of Romania's earliest Greek cities, with views over the lake and cliffs.
Argamum (Orgame) was founded by Greek colonists in the mid-7th century BCE. It is one of the earliest recorded Greek colonial cities in what is now Romania. It remained in use during the Roman and Byzantine periods until the 7th century CE. The site lies on Capul Doloșman, about 5 km east of Jurilovca. It is surrounded on three sides by Razim Lake. Remains include Greek and Roman city walls and gates, the foundations of several early Christian basilicas, and burial mounds. From the cliff top you can view the lake and islands such as Bisteria and Grădiștea, and the light is best in the evening. The site is free to visit. There are a few information boards at the entrance, and the final stretch is a dirt road that turns muddy after rain. There is no shade along the way, so bring water and sun protection in summer. It is often combined with the fishing village of Jurilovca and Enisala Fortress as a one-day tour of Razim Lake.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jurilovca
- Gura Portiței
- Enisala Fortress
- Histria Ancient City
- Halmyris Fortress
- Murighiol & Uzlina
- Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Centre
- Tulcea Danube Promenade & Azizie Mosque