Orșova
A small town on the Romanian bank at the mouth of the Cerna River. The old town was submerged by the reservoir, and it is now the departure point for boat trips through the Cazane Gorge and to the Decebalus statue.
The old town of Orșova was flooded when the Iron Gate Dam created its reservoir. The current town was rebuilt on higher ground nearby. It sits on the hills above the lake, and its waterfront promenade is a good place to watch the sunset. On the hill, the Saint Anne Monastery overlooks the bend of the Danube. The harbour and the boat companies in nearby Eșelnița offer 1 to 3-hour cruises to the Decebalus statue, Mraconia Monastery and the caves. It is a good base for visitors who want to stay on the Romanian side.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tabula Traiana
- Rock Sculpture of Decebalus
- Mraconia Monastery
- Iron Gate I Hydroelectric Power Station
- Diana Fortress
- Kazan Gorge
- Veliki Štrbac Viewpoint
- Ciucaru Mare