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Muzeul de Arheologie Callatis

The Callatis Archaeology Museum in Mangalia preserves the fascinating testimonies of the ancient Greek city of Callatis, founded in antiquity on the shore of the Black Sea, on the site of the present-day town. The museum's collections include pieces discovered in the area's archaeological sites: pottery, statues, inscriptions, coins, ornaments and, above all, the famous Callatis papyrus, a piece unique in Romania and a testament to the written culture of the Greek world. Visitors thus discover the history of a flourishing colony that successively experienced Greek, Roman and Byzantine influences and played an important role in the trade and cultural life of the Black Sea region. The exhibits illustrate the daily life, beliefs and crafts of the ancient inhabitants. The museum is located in the centre of the Mangalia resort, near the beach, and is easy to include in a summer visit to the coast. It is a valuable destination for those interested in archaeology and the ancient past of Dobrogea, offering a captivating perspective on this corner of the country's more than two thousand years of history.

Moscheea Esmahan Sultan

The Esmahan Sultan Mosque in Mangalia is regarded as the oldest mosque in Romania, raised in 1575 at the initiative of Esmahan Sultan, daughter of Sultan Selim II. Built with stone taken from the ancient citadel of Callatis, it reflects the long Ottoman and Muslim presence on the Dobrogea coast. The interior preserves the atmosphere characteristic of an Islamic place of prayer, while the courtyard holds an old cemetery with funerary stones covered in inscriptions in the Arabic script. The slender minaret and the discreet outline of the building blend into the urban landscape of Mangalia, a town with a long multicultural history. The monument stands as a witness to the religious tolerance that has marked Dobrogea over time. As a working place of worship, visitors are asked to respect the dress code and the quiet inside.

Plaja Mangalia

Mangalia Beach stretches along the southern Black Sea coast, in the southernmost seaside town of Romania, close to the border with Bulgaria. Its fine sand and relatively calm waters make it well suited to families and to those seeking a more relaxed atmosphere than in the busier resorts further north. Mangalia, the ancient Greek colony of Callatis founded in antiquity, combines its beach with a rich historical past: nearby lie remains of the ancient citadel and an archaeology museum. The area is also known for its sulphurous springs and its spa tradition, while the seafront promenade invites gentle strolls. The bathing season runs through the warm summer months, when the water temperature becomes pleasant. The beach offers seasonal services such as sun loungers and terraces. It makes a good base for exploring the neighbouring resorts of Saturn, Venus and Neptun.

Restaurant Zorile Neptun

Hotel Paradiso Neptun

Unpretentious accommodation across from the beach, offering a spa, a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

Hotel President Mangalia

A modern hotel offering informal rooms with free breakfast, plus restaurants, a private beach and a pool.