Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains

The capital and the most important military, religious and political centre of the Dacians prior to the wars with the Roman Empire... Erected on top of a 1200 m high mountain, the fortress, comprising six citadels, was the core of a strategic defensive system in the Orăştie Mountains (in present-day Romania)... Sarmizegetusa Regia should not be confused with Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa, the Roman capital of Dacia built by Roman Emperor Trajan some 40 km away, which was not the Dacian capital. Sarmizegetusa Ulpia was discovered earlier, was known already in the early 1900s, and was initially mistaken for the Dacian capital, a confusion which led to incorrect conclusions being made regarding the military history and organization of the Dacians...
The capital and the most important military, religious and political centre of the Dacians prior to the wars with the Roman Empire... Erected on top of a 1200 m high mountain, the fortress, comprising six citadels, was the core of a strategic defensive system in the Orăştie Mountains (in present-day Romania)... Sarmizegetusa Regia should not be confused with Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa, the Roman capital of Dacia built by Roman Emperor Trajan some 40 km away, which was not the Dacian capital. Sarmizegetusa Ulpia was discovered earlier, was known already in the early 1900s, and was initially mistaken for the Dacian capital, a confusion which led to incorrect conclusions being made regarding the military history and organization of the Dacians...
A Moria feel all throughout the cave, which is very large and -a very rare phenomenon in Romania- entirely accessible.

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The capital and the most important military, religious and political centre of the Dacians prior to the wars with the Roman Empire... Erected on top of a 1200 m high mountain, the fortress, comprising six citadels, was the core of a strategic defensive system in the Orăştie Mountains

Sarmizegetusa Regia

Sarmizegetusa Regia is just one of the places to see in Orăștioara de Sus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Sarmizegetusa Regia
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Statiunea Straja

You can learn about the history of Lupeni when you stop by Statiunea Straja. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the casinos while you're in the area.

Statiunea Straja

Colt Citadel

Find out about the history of Boşorod with a stop at Colt Citadel. Discover the area's mountain views and churches.

Colt Citadel

Șureanu Peak

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Șureanu Peak during your travels in Cugir.

Șureanu Peak

Arsenal Park

Explore the great outdoors at Arsenal Park, a lovely green space in Orastie. Discover the area's countryside and churches.

Arsenal Park

Teț Monastery

You can learn about the history of Săsciori with a trip to Teț Monastery.

Teț Monastery

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