Sarmizegetusa Regia

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Sarmizegetusa Regia is the old Dacian capital. (The Dacian are, to make it simple, the original Romanian.) Don't confuse this site with the Roman settlement Ulpia Traiani Sarmizegetusa, which is not too far away. That one was built by the Roman conquerors, after they had destroyed Sarmizegetusa Regia. This is worth seeing as well, but it's Roman, comparable to many others. Sarmizegetusa Regia is unique, almost incomparable. It was given the by-name "Stonehenge of Romania", and I believe that it bears that name with full right; I personally believe that it is even better than Stonehenge. It is bigger, showing many different structures, fortress, living area and sacred district. It is in ruins, but is constantly being reconstructed. In my eyes, it's a must-see when you are in the area, and even worth the trip to just get there. One of the best archaeological sites I have seen, but still not known well enough.

Thomas Urich

This is UNESCO World heritage. We came here in a rainy and foggy weather which had a bit of a mystical character. The place has been an old dacian settling. There are signs and traces of their culture to be found: The sacred buildings, a part of a street, traces of village houses and of course defensive walls. It is a long drive up there. The road is narrow and bad but you end up at a parking lot. From here its a few minutes by foot. Then you have to get a ticket. There is an optional Audioguide: do not take it....its in some strange language even if it should be englisch or german. The script they recorded is just strange and boring. Says nothing but with many words. Better stay with the signs which are all over the place. Toilets are Dixi style.

TheEvdriver

Such a peaceful and lovely site. You can contemplate the nature and feel like you are back in time. There is a 10 lei adult few you have to pay but the place is taken care of So it is Worth it. There are people from security saying not to climb on the monuments, there is a river with fresh water from the mountain and a place to have your picknick. Perfect for a family day out, a getaway with friends or loved ones. The landscape is amazing and all the journey makes you feel you are on holiday, a traveller back in time. I can’t wait to go again!

TravelingSoul

Astonishing! This is true engineering and art of religion - beautifully mixed together. And these remainings are only a small part of the original complex. Some of them cannot be reconstituted, under any circumstances. For Romanian history, the Dacians bring proud - deep and pure. Our ancestors mastered the construction engineering, the astronomy and the art of living at levels we cannot imagine, but only guess. I only hope we want to reach that experience at as higher levels as possible. Long live the Dacians wisdom! Long live Romanians!

Vlad Grosu (VladG)

Amazing place and experience, it's really well kept and you don't really need hiking equipment to go up there. A big plus is the entrance fee is really cheap. They have an on-site spring with drinkable water near the ruins and toilets near the entrance. We visited this place on a public holiday (1st of June) and there were plenty of parking spaces available. Be careful when driving up there, the road is narrow and some people forget that. Drive safe! A must go to location whenever you are in Hunedoara county. Will definetly visit again.

Robert Dum

First, the road from the highway to the site is quite bad and takes about an hour to get there. There is a free parking place right in the reservation. From there about 20 minutes walk until the archeological site. There I was a bit disappointed about the organization of the whole site. There are not enough signs to guide you through the tour and even that we have bought an audio guide it didn't gave us enough good informations about it. Sarmisegetuza is a must to see for every history lover but I'm afraid they will leave dissapointed.

Ciprian Biclineru

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Sarmizegetusa Regia was the capital and the most important military, religious and political centre of the Dacians before 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 Orăștie Mountains.

Sarmizegetusa Regia is the old Dacian capital. (The Dacian are, to make it simple, the original Romanian.) Don't confuse this site with the Roman settlement Ulpia Traiani Sarmizegetusa, which is not too far away. That one was built by the Roman conquerors, after they had destroyed Sarmizegetusa Regia. This is worth seeing as well, but it's Roman, comparable to many others. Sarmizegetusa Regia is unique, almost incomparable. It was given the by-name "Stonehenge of Romania", and I believe that it bears that name with full right; I personally believe that it is even better than Stonehenge. It is bigger, showing many different structures, fortress, living area and sacred district. It is in ruins, but is constantly being reconstructed. In my eyes, it's a must-see when you are in the area, and even worth the trip to just get there. One of the best archaeological sites I have seen, but still not known well enough.

Thomas Urich

This is UNESCO World heritage. We came here in a rainy and foggy weather which had a bit of a mystical character. The place has been an old dacian settling. There are signs and traces of their culture to be found: The sacred buildings, a part of a street, traces of village houses and of course defensive walls. It is a long drive up there. The road is narrow and bad but you end up at a parking lot. From here its a few minutes by foot. Then you have to get a ticket. There is an optional Audioguide: do not take it....its in some strange language even if it should be englisch or german. The script they recorded is just strange and boring. Says nothing but with many words. Better stay with the signs which are all over the place. Toilets are Dixi style.

TheEvdriver

Such a peaceful and lovely site. You can contemplate the nature and feel like you are back in time. There is a 10 lei adult few you have to pay but the place is taken care of So it is Worth it. There are people from security saying not to climb on the monuments, there is a river with fresh water from the mountain and a place to have your picknick. Perfect for a family day out, a getaway with friends or loved ones. The landscape is amazing and all the journey makes you feel you are on holiday, a traveller back in time. I can’t wait to go again!

TravelingSoul

Astonishing! This is true engineering and art of religion - beautifully mixed together. And these remainings are only a small part of the original complex. Some of them cannot be reconstituted, under any circumstances. For Romanian history, the Dacians bring proud - deep and pure. Our ancestors mastered the construction engineering, the astronomy and the art of living at levels we cannot imagine, but only guess. I only hope we want to reach that experience at as higher levels as possible. Long live the Dacians wisdom! Long live Romanians!

Vlad Grosu (VladG)

Amazing place and experience, it's really well kept and you don't really need hiking equipment to go up there. A big plus is the entrance fee is really cheap. They have an on-site spring with drinkable water near the ruins and toilets near the entrance. We visited this place on a public holiday (1st of June) and there were plenty of parking spaces available. Be careful when driving up there, the road is narrow and some people forget that. Drive safe! A must go to location whenever you are in Hunedoara county. Will definetly visit again.

Robert Dum

First, the road from the highway to the site is quite bad and takes about an hour to get there. There is a free parking place right in the reservation. From there about 20 minutes walk until the archeological site. There I was a bit disappointed about the organization of the whole site. There are not enough signs to guide you through the tour and even that we have bought an audio guide it didn't gave us enough good informations about it. Sarmisegetuza is a must to see for every history lover but I'm afraid they will leave dissapointed.

Ciprian Biclineru

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