Dacian Fortresses

The Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains were the heart of the Dacian Kingdom. They were built in the 1st centuries B.C. and A.D..

Six fortresses are part of this site:
- Sarmizegetusa
- Costești-Cetațuie
- Costești-Blidaru
- Luncani-Piatra Roșie
- Bănița
- Căpâlna


Year Decision Comments
1999 Inscribed Reasons for inscription

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I have visited almost all Dacian fortresses in 2007. Almost all the places are located in the remote, mountaineous area (you should have a good local map to get there or at least have enough luck to find a person that show you the right direction, 4 wd car is also recommended). The places itself are extremely worth visiting as they are the only surviving examples of once powerful culture of pre-Roman Dacian state. The most important monument is Sarmisegetuza Regia, remnants of Dacian capital with its sanctuaries, walls and other buildings. It is one of Romanian touristic "must".
 


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