Aegyssus
Aegyssus is an archaeological site in Tulcea, Northern Dobruja. Aegyssus is situated nearby to History and Archaeology Museum, as well as near the park Parcul Monumentul Independenței.Photo: Radu filep, CC BY-SA 3.0 ro.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: heritage site in Tulcea County, Romania
- Also known as: “Cetatea Aegyssus”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Independence monument and Azizyie Mosque.
Independence monument
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: David Stanley, CC BY 2.0.
Independence monument is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 150 metres north of Aegyssus.
Azizyie Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Doradomsa, CC BY-SA 3.0 ro.
The Azizyie Mosque is a mosque located at 2 Independenței Street in Tulcea, Romania, in the Dobruja region. It was built in 1863, during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz, to whom it is dedicated and after whom it is named. Azizyie Mosque is situated 800 metres southwest of Aegyssus.
Saint George’s church in Tulcea
Church
Photo: Mpb eu, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Saint George’s church in Tulcea is situated 1¼ km southwest of Aegyssus.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Malcoci.
Malcoci
Village
Photo: Plupp, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.
Malcoci is a village, which is situated 8 km southeast of Aegyssus.
Aegyssus
- Categories: archaeological site, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Tulcea, Tulcea County, Northern Dobruja, Romania, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
45.18544° or 45° 11′ 8″ northLongitude
28.81518° or 28° 48′ 55″ eastOpen location code
8GQC5RP8+53OpenStreetMap ID
way 1033992512OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q18543676
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In Other Languages
“Aegyssus” goes by many names.
- Romanian: “Aegyssus”
- Romanian: “Situl arheologic „Aegyssus””
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Highlights include History and Archaeology Museum and Parcul Monumentul Independenței.
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