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The main gateway to Danube delta is a small city with a pregnant post-communist look, bland and chaotic architecture. And the aggressive corruption of the administration did little to help. However I'm glad I went and I encourage anyone to do so because Tulcea still has things to offer. The city itself can be rounded in a day and the main places to go are Casa Avramide, one of the few period building left, beautifully restored and containing a nice art collection, notably EUGENIU BARĂU's paintings-complex and full of humor. Still on the art side the Art Museum offers a good selection of romanian artists. Then the Aquarium is a perfect place for grownups and kids. Those are very close togheter. For an epic panorama of the city and the river Monumentul Eroilor is 15 minutes walk from the center and I recommend the sunset. Going back down the hill you can continue on the waterfront promenade and at the end, by the trainstation you can circle Lacul Ciuperca (Mushroom Lake). At one of the city exits there is a fishermen village I did not visit and for 2025 a big aqua park will open. But the main attraction is the surrounding area that you can visit in day trips if you set camp in the city or around. Delta is a universe in itself and you have many options from a few hours boat trips to overnight stays or even longer for fishing, water sports etc. If you like hiking or endurance biking Macin Mountains nature reserve are just 40 minutes by car. On the south east the lakes and the ancient fortress of Enisala, Hystria or Argamum can make another day trip. If you reached this point you desrve to try the great fish food of the area. There are surely a lot of places to eat but I suggest caution and asking your local host for recommendations. "Storceag" is a delicious sturgeon broth (borsch) I tried for the first time and I crave now. Around the mountains there are a few notorious vineyards to check too but I'm not an expert.

Very good food, recomending Ivan Pescar restaurant, in the building where the accomodation is. Highly recommend the boat trip Danube Delta. The guide knows his history and always makes a joke or two to lighten up the mood.

The city is well worth to visit. The new design looks amazing. If you are a fishing lover or enjoy nature is a great destination. You can easily find trips to see Danube Delta wildlife. The prices are affordable. Well worth it giving a try.

Favorite places: Danube Delta museum, Ivan Patinkin esplanade, one day trip to Danube Delta There are several restaurants (mainly sea food and fishes) around but we preferred self catering. Yes, it is easy to get around Tulcea by boat or by car. To be avoided: week end and legal holidays.

Tulcea is my hometown, so I know a thing or two about it. It generally has the same feel of many similar towns in Romania, being greatly affected by the Communist and the post-Revolution years. However, it does have some charm of its own. The Danube promenade is one of the nicest in Romania and it's slowly getting even better. The view from the "monument" (there are several in town, but only one is known as "The" monument) are quite impressive, especially at sunrise and sunset. There are several museums that will help you discover the region and - of course - Tulcea is the gateway to the Danube Delta, which is a marvel in itself, although people don't respect it as they should (but that's true about everything in Romania). There are many places where you can go for good food, I'll name a few that I've tried: Santa Catalina, The Pub Grill House, Trident, but there are plenty of other options. Getting around is quite easy, since Tulcea is a fairly small town and taxis are cheap-ish. Local transport is a decent option. While generally safe, being careful never hurt anyone and it's probably better to avoid some of the darker streets at night.

It’s a great stepping off point for the Delta and would recommend staying here for this, as you can then travel different routes in by boat. That said, the town itself doesn’t have much else to offer for tourists, with the exception of a couple of museums and an aquarium (unfortunately closed when we visited). Some decent restaurants but nothing outstanding.