Enisala Medieval Fortress
Enisala Medieval Fortress
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania17,327 contributions
Jul 2022
Built in the XIVth century probably by the Genovese merchants , had the purpose to overlook the trading routes by see and land for this area, later in the XVth century it was included by King Mircea "cel Batran" in the Wallachian fortification system ... till the Ottomans arrived in 1420 till 1877 (the year of the Independence war) - so for a bit more than 450 years it was under Ottoman reign.
After the Ottomans were routed out from the region of Dobrogea the fortress lost its military purposes and started to degrade (with a helping hand from the locals who used the stone from the fortress for building purposes).
Today is a tourist attraction and a landmark of the area, closed on Mondays for visiting otherwise opened from Tuesday through Sunday.
Overall an interesting place - where you can take some great photos , so if you are in the area I recommend you pay a visit ... pity is not much guiding except for some printed panels and the museum near the location consists of printed posters and very very few items... otherwise it is a visit well worth it.
After the Ottomans were routed out from the region of Dobrogea the fortress lost its military purposes and started to degrade (with a helping hand from the locals who used the stone from the fortress for building purposes).
Today is a tourist attraction and a landmark of the area, closed on Mondays for visiting otherwise opened from Tuesday through Sunday.
Overall an interesting place - where you can take some great photos , so if you are in the area I recommend you pay a visit ... pity is not much guiding except for some printed panels and the museum near the location consists of printed posters and very very few items... otherwise it is a visit well worth it.
Written August 23, 2022
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Mihai M
London, UK379 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
The site is on top of a hill from where you can see a lot of the land in this part of Dobrogea. Quite amazing views. Too bad there are no guides or at least some written information on the site, unless you buy a printed map of the place, you would not know anything about the time or people who built it. It’s a hidden gem though, definitely recommend if in the area.
Written May 28, 2021
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FlyingLawyer31
Bucharest, Romania135 contributions
Jul 2015 • Business
The Enisala fortress rises above the Dobrogea plain like a sort of Romanian Parthenon. Its location and the views from the top make it worth your while, as it gives you the most beautiful sights over Razim Lake and the northern part of Dobrogea. It is worth going in summer or spring on a light-filled day, so that you can see as far as possible.
The fortress itself, in spite of restoration work, is basically a pile of bricks of interest to historians. Do not expect any amenities or anything still in working condition. It's remained just a good vantage point.
The fortress itself, in spite of restoration work, is basically a pile of bricks of interest to historians. Do not expect any amenities or anything still in working condition. It's remained just a good vantage point.
Written July 6, 2015
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traveltavel
Kingston, PA56 contributions
Jul 2012 • Friends
Nice quiet place with a beautiful view. Worth the drive from Tulcea.
Written July 18, 2012
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Jurek G
Wroclaw, Poland58 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Fortress is located at the top of the hill. For me it was very moody place. I have imagined how it looked centuries ago. I have seen Genoesian soldiers walking around the walls, terraced fields cultivated by peasants and ships sailing on the horizon. In spite of visions there is a small nice museum there ,which helps in getting some knowledge about the place. Access by car is very comfortable due to existing asphalt road with parking, located near the entrance. For us it was extra hint of the trip to Babadag , where during the WW2 were located camps for Polish pilots, who next sailed to UK and France.
Written August 24, 2017
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PetruSolca
Tulcea, Romania46 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
Situated in the norhtern part of the historical province of Dobrugea (today county of Tulcea, Romania), Enisala Fortress was built in the 14th century by the merchants from Genoa, Italy. Its position on top of the hill, dominating the landscape, helped those people who came in their sailing ships and traded goods in the Black Sea and the neighbouring seas. Nowadays the sea is too far from the fortress (due to the formation of the offshore sand bars which separate the Razim Lake from the Black Sea), but it is still majestic and impressive.
Written August 16, 2017
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Anfrist
Bucharest, Romania4,314 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
The fortress has a great view over the surroundings which are beautiful. The climate encourages the growth of interesting plants all around, a fact also described in the small museum inside the premises which tells the story of the place. The attraction is accessible by car, with 7 minutes walk afterwards, much better than few years ago. The ticket is cheap and the ruins are impressive, even if the fortress was not a particularly large one.
Written July 25, 2017
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Vlad Tudor I
Bucharest, Romania92 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Nice medieval ruins, nice surroundings, you can visit in the same day 3 sites, Enisala, Argamum and Histria
Written July 16, 2017
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reiziger
Dordrecht, The Netherlands15 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Ruins of a fortress from the Middle Ages on top of a limestone hill.
Exquisite view, far from the mass tourism.
Exquisite view, far from the mass tourism.
Written May 3, 2017
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Pandrea M
Braila, Romania278 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Beautifull place full with medieval castle...very nice...i have nice memories 😊 live free and let live 😀
Written August 22, 2016
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