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Costești-Cetățuie Dacian fortress, Romania: what it is and when to go
Costești-Cetățuie Dacian fortress is an ancient Dacian fortress (Cetatea Dacică Costești) in Romania (Deva, Romania). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ancient Dacian fortress · History
- Local name
- Cetatea Dacică Costești
- Where
- Romania
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 130 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.67941, 23.15409
What it is and where
Costești-Cetățuie Dacian fortress is an ancient Dacian fortress (Cetatea Dacică Costești) in Romania (Deva, Romania). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Deva, Romania, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 29 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.67941, 23.15409; the nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 130 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Romania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Costești-Cetățuie Dacian fortress is May to October.
- JanPossible8:52
- FebPossible10:08
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:18
- MayBest time14:43
- JunBest time15:29
- JulBest time15:10
- AugBest time13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:13
- DecPossible8:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Romania
To enter Romania there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Romania checklist. Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Costești-Blidaru Dacian fortressAncient Dacian fortress1.5 km
- Piatra Roșie Dacian fortressAncient Dacian fortress8.6 km
- Saint George's Church, StreisângeorgiuHeritage site in Hunedoara County, Romania12 km
- Dormition of the Theotokos Church, StreiHeritage site in Hunedoara County, Romania13 km
- Sarmizegetusa RegiaAncient Dacian settlement14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: History
- Danube Delta: river delta in Eastern Europe located on the territory of Romania and Ukraine
- Bran Castle: Medieval castle in Braşov county, Romania
- Srebarna Nature Reserve: nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- Horezu Monastery: heritage site in Vâlcea County, Romania
- Wooden churches of Maramureș: complex of multiple wooden churches in Maramures, Romania
- Corvin Castle: Castle in Hunedoara, Romania
Every Romania place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Costești-Cetățuie Dacian fortress?
It is an ancient Dacian fortress (Cetatea Dacică Costești in the local language) in Romania. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Costești-Cetățuie Dacian fortress?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30.
How do you get to Costești-Cetățuie Dacian fortress?
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 130 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Romania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Costești-Blidaru Dacian fortress, Piatra Roșie Dacian fortress, Saint George's Church, Streisângeorgiu. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Deva, Romania12 places to see in and around Deva, Romania, Romania: Corvin Castle, Fortress of Deva, Costești-Cetățuie Dacian fortress. Best time: May to October.
- History328 places for history in Romania, from Danube Delta to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Costești-Cetățuie Dacian fortress on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.