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Constanța has a rich multicultural heritage, as, throughout history, it has been part of different cultures, including Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian and Ottoman. Following the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) , Constanța became part of Romania, and the city, which at the time had a population of just over 5,000 inhabitants, grew significantly ...
The structure is in Romanian Revival style, with a loggia, columns and small windows. At the time of its construction, was criticized for its excessive cost, and for blocking wind from the sea, creating a heat island. [18] The building is listed as a historic monument by Romania's Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs. [19]
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The Constanța Casino (Romanian: Cazinoul din Constanța) is a defunct casino located in Constanța, Romania.Designated by the Romanian Ministry of Culture and National Patrimony as a historic monument, [1] the casino is situated on the Constanța seafront along the Black Sea in the historic Peninsulă District of the city.
The Port of Constanța is the largest port in Romania, the most important of the Black Sea and the 4th in Europe. It is linked with the Danube by the Danube-Black Sea Canal – the widest and deepest navigable channel in Europe, although it is not used to its full potential.
The Grand Mosque of Constanța was commissioned in 1910 by Romanian King Carol I.Construction began on 24 June 1910 with the first cornerstone laid in the presence of Spiru Haret, contemporary Romanian Minister of Religious Affairs; Sefa Bey, contemporary Ottoman ambassador in Bucharest; and the Ottoman consul in Constanța. [2]
The history of the port is closely related to the history of Constanța. Although Constanța was founded in the 2nd century AD the old Greek colony of Tomis was founded in the 6th century BC. [6] The port-city was organised as an emporium to ease the trade between the Greeks and the local peoples.
The Sephardic Temple of Constanța (Romanian: Templul Sefard din Constanța), that was also known as the Spanish Rite Temple Israelite, [1] was a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 18 Mircea Street, Constanța, in the Constanța County, in the Dobruja region of Romania.