Holiday apartment in Orșova: Discover the Danube, culture and nature

Holiday apartment in Orșova between the Danube and the Cerna

Orșova is situated on the banks of the Danube and the Porțile de Fier Reservoir. Orșova’s local waters include the Danube and the Cerna. Those choosing a holiday apartment in Orșova can weigh up the water-related attractions of the Danube, Cerna and Porțile de Fier Reservoir, as well as the city’s cultural sites, when planning their days. These include Sfânta Ana Monastery, churches, the museum and historic buildings.

Water landscape and nature park

Orșova is a port on the Danube, and water sports can be practised in the city. The visitor centre of the Porțile de Fier Nature Park is located in Orșova’s civic centre. For a day focused on water and nature, the port on the Danube and the visitor centre in the civic centre can be planned as specific points of interest.

Route and special perspectives

The themed route “Pe urmele lui Hercules” leads through the Danube Gorge, Orșova and Eșelnița. Orșova is one of the three locations along the route.

Monastery, churches and architectural history

Sfânta Ana Monastery was built between 1936 and 1939 on Dealul Moșului as a foundation of the journalist Pamfil Șeicaru and consecrated on 2 December 1990. It is located above Orșova and offers views over part of the Porțile de Fier Reservoir. The Catholic church in the centre is a modernist building designed by architect Hans Fackelmann and was built from 1966 to 1972.

In Orșova-Sud, Sfântul Nicolae Church was rebuilt from 1969 to 1970. The new building follows the plans of the old church, which was classified as a historic monument. The Seracova Viaduct is also located on the northern outskirts of the city. It was built by the Ottomans from 1739 to 1740 and is the last remnant of the former Cerna Canal.

Museum and Danube Gorge

The Orșova branch of the Iron Gate Region Museum comprises three exhibition areas covering natural sciences, history and archaeology, as well as ethnography. The natural history exhibition presents part of the Danube Gorge with its characteristic fauna and flora.

Historic paths

The Drumul Eroilor was a 1,500-metre-long, fortified access route from the centre of old Orșova through the hills. Seven wayside crosses carved from solid oak, with benches for resting, lined its route.

Arrival and choosing a holiday apartment

Orșova is located on the Bucharest–Timișoara railway line. The city has a bus station with connections to Moldova Nouă, Băile Herculane, Drobeta–Turnu Severin and other county and long-distance routes. Orșova is also located on national road DN 65, designated European route E6; the Orșova–Moldova Nouă road (DN 57) branches off here. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can consider the Bucharest–Timișoara railway line, the bus station, and DN 65/E6 and DN 57 as specific arrival points.

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