Place to visit
Cetatea Giurgiu, Romania: what it is and when to go
Cetatea Giurgiu is a heritage site in Giurgiu County, Romania. Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Heritage site in Giurgiu County, Romania · History
- Where
- Romania
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- OTP Otopeni, 77 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Coordinates
- 43.88357, 25.96191
What it is and where
Cetatea Giurgiu is a heritage site in Giurgiu County, Romania. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Giurgiu, where this site lists 9 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.88357, 25.96191; the nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 77 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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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 Cetatea Giurgiu is May to October.
- JanPossible9:04
- FebPossible10:15
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:13
- MayBest time14:33
- JunBest time15:16
- JulBest time14:58
- AugBest time13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:24
- DecPossible8:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. 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
- Bizetz Bridge, GiurgiuHeritage site in Giurgiu County, Romania175 m
- Alei Park, GiurgiuHeritage site in Giurgiu County, Romania288 m
- Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, GiurgiuHeritage site in Giurgiu County, Romania965 m
- National Transport Museum, BulgariaRailway Museum in Bulgaria2.5 km
- Kaliopa HouseBulgarian museum3.6 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 Cetatea Giurgiu?
It is a heritage site in Giurgiu County, Romania. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Cetatea Giurgiu?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44.
How do you get to Cetatea Giurgiu?
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 77 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 Bizetz Bridge, Giurgiu, Alei Park, Giurgiu, Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Giurgiu. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Giurgiu9 places to see in and around Giurgiu, Romania: Danube Bridge, St Paul of the Cross Cathedral, National Transport Museum, Bulgaria. 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 Cetatea Giurgiu on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.