Dacidava

Dacidava is a ruins in Oraş Şimleu Silvaniei, Sălaj County. Dacidava is situated nearby to the church Biserica Romano-Catolică Adormirea Maicii Domnului, as well as near Biserica Reformată Calvină Şimleul Silvaniei.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Báthory Castle.

Báthory Castle

Castle

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Báthory Castle or Báthory Citadel, also known as Șimleu Silvaniei Fort, is a historic fort in Romania, in the modern-day city of Șimleu Silvaniei. Since the 1590s, the castle was the main residence of the Hungarian Báthory family during the era of the Principality of Transylvania. Báthory Castle is situated 640 metres south of Dacidava.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Șimleu Silvaniei and Cehei.

Șimleu Silvaniei

Town

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Șimleu Silvaniei is a town in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania with a population of 13,948 people. It is located near the ancient Dacian fortress Dacidava. Three villages are administered by the town: Bic, Cehei, and Pusta.