Cetatea Giurgiu, Medieval citadel and archaeological site in Giurgiu, Romania.
The fortress includes thick defensive walls, four corner towers, and strategic fortifications positioned on an elevated terrain near the Danube River.
Initially documented in 1403 during Mircea the Elder's reign, the citadel served as a defense point against Ottoman invasions until falling to Sultan Mehmed I in 1417.
The military architecture of Cetatea Giurgiu represents the medieval defensive construction techniques, incorporating both stone walls and wooden reinforcements.
The archaeological site remains open for visits through the Port Road, with guided tours available to explore the remaining structures and fortification elements.
Waleran de Wavrin, a Burgundian military commander, recorded the fortress as a square castle with massive corner towers built with wooden reinforcements.
Location: Giurgiu
Location: Giurgiu County
GPS coordinates: 43.88361,25.96187
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:02
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