Severin Medieval Fortress

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Severin Medieval Fortress, Medieval fortress in Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania.

The fortress stands at a strategic position on the northern bank of the Danube River, featuring defensive walls and remnants of medieval military architecture.

Initially constructed between 1230 and 1233 by the Kingdom of Hungary, the fortress acted as a defense point against the Second Bulgarian Empire.

The Knights of St. John established residence in 1247, building a Gothic church that transformed the fortress into a regional center of power.

The archaeological site includes informational signs in multiple languages and offers guided tours that explain the defensive systems of medieval Romania.

The fortress contains preserved sections of original stonework that display construction techniques from different periods of medieval military engineering.

Location: Drobeta-Turnu Severin

Location: Mehedinți County

Inception: 1233

Address: Bd. Dunării, în parcul „General Dragalina”, municipiul Drobeta Turnu Severin

GPS coordinates: 44.62368,22.66417

Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:54

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