Halmyris Fortress
Cetatea Halmyris
The remains of a Roman-Byzantine border fortress that once guarded the Danube mouth. Legend says it was the burial place of early Christian martyrs.
The site lies east of the village of Murighiol. It preserves city walls, gates, baths, and an underground burial church, and archaeological excavations are still ongoing. The site is not large. You can visit for about 40 minutes on the way to a boat trip. Admission is free or costs a small fee. Some areas are fenced off for protection, and access depends on what is open on the day of your visit.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Murighiol & Uzlina
- Maliuc
- Lake Fortuna
- Mila 23
- Caraorman Forest & Dunes
- Crișan
- Argamum (Orgame)
- Gura Portiței