Drobeta-Turnu Severin

Drobeta-Turnu Severin is a cute small town on the banks of the Danube in the Oltenia region of Romania.

Get in

There are 11 trains daily from Timișoara and eight from Bucharest.

• 1 Drobeta-Turnu Severin Railway Station (Gara Drobeta-Turnu Severin). 

See

The historic remains of the bridge over the Danube built by Appollodor, in about 100 AD, can be found in the historic park of the local museum.

• 1 The Water Castle (Castelul de Apă).  
• 2 Castra of Drobeta (Castrul roman Drobeta).  
• 3 Trajan's Bridge Pillar (Piciorul Podului lui Traian). Remaining pillar from Trajan's bridge over the Danube  
• 4 Ruins of Severin Fortress (Ruinele Cetății Severinului).  
• 5 God's Bridge (Podul lui Dumnezeu). The second-biggest natural bridge in Europe, and the biggest in Romania.  
• 6 Topolnița Cave (Peștera Topolnița). a karst cave with a huge entrance. Entry into the cave is only possible via specialised climbing gear. (updated Sep 2024)
• 7 Iron Gates Natural Park (Parcul Național Porțile de Fier). A great place for hikes and natural beauty. (updated Sep 2024)

Eat

• 1 Taverna Sârbului. (updated Jul 2015)

Drink

Hotel Continental overlooking the Danube offers reasonable, clean accommodation. Lots of fish on the menu. Friendly and helpful staff