How to spend top weekend in Constanta - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

View the City by Climbing the Cathedral or Mosque

Representatives of different religions, including Orthodox and Muslims, live in Constanta. Therefore, both temples and mosques will appear in front of you while walking around the city. The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul was built in 1885. It is located at 25 Arhiepiscopiei Street. You can visit it for free. You will look at the frescoes, which are made in the Byzantine style. If you ask permission from the priest you will go up to the tower. It has a height of 35 meters. You will enjoy the picturesque views of Constanta and the waterfront.

You can also visit the current mosque. It is a copy of the Anatolia Mosque located in Turkey. It was built of concrete on Ovid square in 1910. You do not need to pay for the entrance ticket. You will see lamps, ornaments, and a large Persian carpet once inside the building. You will be allowed to take photos. You will climb to the minaret 50 meters high by a spiral staircase with 140 steps. You will enjoy a beautiful panorama of the city and the port from there.

Beach Activities

If you like active entertainment you should pay attention to the sandy Jupiter beach in Constanta. You can contact the equipment rental service and have fun riding water skis, jet skis or aqua-bikes. You will also go for a water walk on the Black Sea, renting a boat or yacht. You will also be able to go diving. If you go scuba diving you will see crabs and mussels, admire seahorses or swim next to dolphins. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Climb to the Dome of the Genoese Lighthouse

One of the architectural attractions of Constanta is the current Genoese Lighthouse. It was built in the XIII century. Natural stone, lime, sand, and seashells served as materials for its construction. Elements that point to the cardinal directions have become the decoration of the upper part of the building's top. You will find the lighthouse on Remus Opreanu Street. You will go up to its dome by a spiral staircase with 53 steps. The dome is made of metal. You will see the city from a height of 16 meters.

Visit Saint Andrew's Cave Monastery

You have the opportunity to visit the place where Romanian Orthodoxy was born. You need to come to the forest for this. It grows near the city. The Dervent cave is located here. It was found in 1918. There is also a monastery here. The Apostle Andrew lived in it for 5 years. He preached the gospel to the Gentiles and baptized them in local sources. If you go through several steps you will reach the cave. You will see a bed to the left of the entrance. It is made of stone. If you go further you will see a small altar and an X-shaped cross. The Holy Relics of the Apostle are located in its center. You will also visit the new temple and taste the dishes that the monks prepare and eat.

Traveling on a Funicular with Panoramic Views

The resort city of Mamaia is located 5 kilometers north of Constanta. You will ride the cable car here. The locals call it the telegondola. It runs from the main square to the suburb of Constanta at an altitude of 50 meters above the Black Sea coast and hotels. You will sit in the cab of the funicular and feel that it sways in the wind. It will take your breath away. You will also enjoy the city panorama and take beautiful photos while at the height.

Aqua Magic Water Park in Mamaia

If you come from Constanta to the southern part of Mamaia you will have fun at the Aqua Magic water park. It is located in the open air. It was built in 2003. There are artificial waves of the pool, many jumps, regular and closed water slides, whirlpools, and mazes there. You will also get a thrill using the "Super Crater" slide. You will go down it, sitting in a double blue or yellow circle. You can also have fun on the "Twister" and "Black Hole" toboggans.