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2. GALATI

3. Danube, dustless road... goes an old Romanian saying. The great river was always a strategic commercial waterway and today Galaţi is Romania's greatest river port.

4. An important city in the province of Moldavia, Galati has developped on the basis of an ancient Dacian settlement existing in the 6 th century BC on the bank of the Danube river.

5. Galați grew in importance after the Turks conquered the south east part of the country and played a significant role in domestic trade. In 1789 it was burnt by the Russian armies.

6. Despite hard times, the city flourished, being famous for its trade and the construction of large ships.

7. Situated in the South-Eastern part of the country, Galati is a powerful industrial center, a harbour on the Danube, with a rich musical past and a genuine dramatic and lyric theatrical tradition.

8. Tourists who come to visit our city should take their time to admire the waterfront, churches, parks and museums.

9. Precista Church, the oldest building in the city, was raised around the year 1647. They say there is a secret tunnel under the Danube, from the fortified church to the other side of the river, used to hide assets and escape the enemies attacks.

10. The cornerstone of St.Andrew Cathedral was placed in 1906 by Prince Ferdinand and Queen Mary.

11. The Natural Sciences Museum and the Botanical Garden

12. The Natural Sciences Museum and the Botanical Garden

13. The History Museum

14. The Visual Arts Museum - a contemporary art museum -

15. “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” Museum, a former residence of the ruler who united all the Romanian provinces

16. Fani Tardini Theatre, also known as the Dramatic Theatre, has an Italian type stage.

17. “Nae Leonard” Musical Theatre, promoting all kinds of musical performances (opera, operetta, symphonic concerts, musical comedies, children shows),was named after a great Romanian tenor, native of Galati who, at the beginning of the 20th century, gained international recognition for the Romanian vocal music.

18. Gulliver Theatre, a children’s theatre with puppets and people creating a fantasy world.

19. The Administrative Palace has a large-scale clock. Each hour is marked by several musical phrases of the immortal waltz "Danube Waves"

20. The Palace of Navigation built in the 19 th century

21. The University

22. The Television Tower

23. Galati has several parks such as: “Mihai Eminescu” Central Park

24. The Public Garden

25. The Waterfront is one of the key areas in Galati. It offers great potential for relaxation and recreation.

26. There are many modern iron monuments along the waterfront.

28. “Stephen the Great”, an ancient sailing vessel

29. Walking along the frozen Danube

31. Damen Shipyard

32. Come and see what our city has to offer!

33. Thank you for your attention! By Angela Chirosca Email: angela_chirosca@yahoo.com