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Enisala Fortress, Romania: what it is and when to go

Enisala Fortress is a heritage site in Tulcea County, Romania (Cetatea Enisala) (Enisala). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. It has articles in 3 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.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Heritage site in Tulcea County, Romania · History
Local name
Cetatea Enisala
Where
Romania · Enisala
Best time
May to October.
Nearest airport
OTP Otopeni, 219 km as the crow flies
Protection
Protected heritage
Coordinates
44.88375, 28.83512

What it is and where

Enisala Fortress is a heritage site in Tulcea County, Romania (Cetatea Enisala) (Enisala). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Fortress build by the Genoese merchants late in the XIII century., on the side of the VII century Byzantine fort.

Its coordinates are 44.88375, 28.83512; the nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 219 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

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Protection
Protected heritage

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 Enisala Fortress is May to October.

  1. JanPossible8:58
  2. FebPossible10:11
  3. MarPossible11:38
  4. AprPossible13:16
  5. MayBest time14:38
  6. JunBest time15:23
  7. JulBest time15:05
  8. AugBest time13:53
  9. SepBest time12:18
  10. OctBest time10:42
  11. NovPossible9:18
  12. DecPossible8:37

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. 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

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.

More in Romania: History

Every Romania place under History, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Enisala Fortress?

It is a heritage site in Tulcea County, Romania (Cetatea Enisala in the local language). It has articles in 3 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 Enisala Fortress?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.

How do you get to Enisala Fortress?

The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 219 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 Geamia Ali-Gazi Pașa, Argamum, Slava Rusă. The rest is in the Romania guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Enisala Fortress on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.