Costești-Blidaru Dacian fortress

The stone fortification stands at 750 meters elevation on a hilltop, featuring defensive walls and watchtowers constructed using traditional Dacian building methods.

The fortress, built during the 1st century BC under King Burebista's reign, formed a critical defense point against Roman expansion into Dacian territories.

The architectural remains demonstrate the military engineering capabilities of Dacian civilization through the precise stone cutting and structural design techniques.

Visitors can reach the archaeological site from Costești village, following marked paths that lead through the mountains to the fortress entrance.

The fortress walls incorporate the murus dacicus construction style, where parallel stone blocks connect through wooden beams filled with river rocks and earth.

Location: Orăștioara de Sus

Website: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/906

GPS coordinates: 45.66779,23.16288

Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:04