Iron Gate Romania

AN AUTHENTIC BLUE LAND

The Romanian iron gate pearl is representative both in terms of diversity and value and is also marked by the Danube river and its beautiful gorges. The Danube gorges are an integral part of the „Iron Gates I” natural park.

The cultural and historical potential includes important tangible and intangible elements of the local cultural identity. The area is home to several Roman heritage sites. The Herculane Spa resort is characterized by its thermal springs and setting in a valley sheltered by mountains. It is one of the oldest spas in the world with an attestation of more than 1850 years.

Orsova municipality was the site of a Roman port in Dacia Malvensis. Few tourists know that old Orsova town is presently submerged under water due to the construction of the “Iron Gates” dam.

The Mraconia Monastery, perched on the riverbank at the Iron Gate, sits picturesquely between the wild nature and the Danube. It exudes tranquility and history, nestled in the imposing landscape of this unique region.

The landscape along the Danube River at the Iron Gate in Romania impresses with dramatic rock walls, dense greenery, and wild water. The area combines impressive nature with historical significance and offers many opportunities for discovery and wonder.

The Danube Riverbank in Orsova presents itself as calm and idyllic, surrounded by gentle hills and lush greenery. The Danube flows lazily by, inviting you to take a leisurely stroll or simply linger.

The imposing statue of the Dacian king Decebalus sits majestically in the forested slopes of the Iron Gate, a reminder of the region's rich history. Surrounded by dense greenery, the rock art appears impressive and powerful.

The Romanian iron gate pearl offers many tourist attractions to the visitors such as caves, old monasteries, Pescarus island, Decebal Rex statue, Roman Catholic cathedral and the museum “Iron Gates”, the remains of the old Roman camp Drobeta and remains of the legendary Traian’s bridge. In the iron gate area mountains and water harmonize perfectly. Here, wilderness and civilisation reunite to form a place of impressive beauty.

Iron Gate national Park with

Tabula Traiana,
Little & Big Boilers,
Rex Decebal Statue
Mraconia Monastery
Veterani & Ponicova Cave

Highlights in the Iron Gate

Oldest Spa: Baile Herculane
Cycling- & Mountainbiketours
Hiking Trails
boat rides and cruises

Green Mobility within the Pearl

Main hubs: Railway station in:

Timisoara / Craiova / Drobeta Turnu Severin / Orsova / Baile Herculane

Trains:
Regular train services between Drobeta Turnu Severin and Herculane spa

“Regio trains” – www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/

Buses:
Regular bus service between Drobeta Turnu Severin and Herculane spa – www.autogari.ro

Passenger shipping for river cruises:

Dierna ship: www.navadierna.wordpress.com

Bike rentals: private operators e.g.:

“Floare de Colt” Hotel in Herculane spa resort – www.oaredecoltherculane.ro
“Melba” guesthouse in Orsova municipality – pensiunea-melba.ro

You want to know more about this Danube.Pearl?

Tourist Information & Promotion Center Orsova

Bulevardul 1 Decembrie 1918, 225200 Orsova

turism.orsova(at)yahoo.com, +40 352 40 14 09