Constanța
Sign in to saveConstanța (, , ) is a city in the Northern Dobruja historical region of Romania. A port city, it is the capital of Constanța County and the country's fourth largest city and principal port on the Black Sea coast. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania, founded around 600 BC, and among the oldest in Europe.
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Constanța is a major port city on Romania's Black Sea coast and the country's fourth largest city, serving as its principal seaport. Founded around 600 BC, it is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania and among the oldest in Europe.
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30 sectionsContents
- History
- Ancient history
- Middle Ages
- Recent history
- Geography
- Main sights
- Ovid's Square
- Genoese Lighthouse (''Farul Genovez'')
- Casino (''Cazinoul'')
- Cathedral
- Grand Mosque of Constanța (''Marea Moschee din Constanța'')
- Hünkar Mosque (''Geamia Hunchiar''){{anchor|Hünkar Mosque}}
- Climate
- Demographics
- Economy
- Transport
- Politics
- List of mayors (1990–present)
- City Council
- Media
- Sports
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Consulates
- Natives of Constanța
- Education
- Notes
- References
- Studies
- External links
Constanța (, , ) is a city in the Northern Dobruja historical region of Romania. A port city, it is the capital of Constanța County and the country's fourth largest city and principal port on the Black Sea coast. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania, founded around 600 BC, and among the oldest in Europe.
As of the 2021 census, Constanța has a population of 263,688. The Constanța metropolitan area includes 14 localities within of the city. It is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Romania. Ethnic Romanians became a majority in the city in the early 20th century. The city still has small Tatar and Greek communities, which were substantial in previous centuries, as well as Turkish and Romani residents, among others. Constanța has a rich multicultural heritage, as, throughout history, it has been part of different cultures, including Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, and Ottoman. Following the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878), Constanța became part of Romania, and the city, which at the time had a population of just over 5,000 inhabitants, grew significantly throughout the 20th century.
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