So you can visit both with ease if you’re already in the area. A nice stroll along the promenade, a visit to the zoo, museum or art gallery or simply shopping in the mall are all reasons to put the city on your must-see list.

Brăila is the district capital of the district of the same name and is located on the left bank of the lower reaches of the Danube. The city has 180,302 inhabitants according to the 2011 census, making it the tenth largest city in Romania by population. It is also the seat of the Planning Region Southeast.

In an old geographic description from 1350, Braila appears under the name “Drinago”, although this is changed to Brayla in 1368, when the merchants from Kronstadt were allowed to trade and trade in Braila and the name was mentioned for the first time . Between 1538 and 1540 the city was occupied by the Turks and was then called Ibrail from 1544 to 1829. Brăila experienced tremendous development in the early 20th century when it became a major international port. The city has seen many changes since the 19th century, streets with cobblestones and lanterns, pharmacies, a weather station, Belvedere Park, a typography, a theatre, a railway line and factories.

Sightseeing features

Independence Square

Independence Square is now the new center of the city, a place not only for political socio-cultural events, but also a popular place for walks for residents and tourists. The construction of the town square began in 1970, at the same time as the entire architectural ensemble. Here are the Hotel Belvedere, the statue of “Ecaterina Teodoroiu”, a monument commemorating the “1989 Revolution”, the Palace of Agriculture, the bust of Alexandru Ioan Cuza and a stepwell.

The Park Monument

Park Monument is one of the largest inner-city parks in Romania, covering an area of 90 hectares. For a time he bore the name Kiseleff. The name was first mentioned in 1833 when a bridge was built to reach the 1828 memorial to the fallen soldiers. Although the monument no longer exists today, the name of the park remained.

The monument featured a double-edged sword on a plinth next to two lions and was erected in 1833 by French architect Villaye. Unfortunately, it was destroyed in 1916 by the Turkish occupiers.

The Braila Museum

This institution was founded at the same time as the city library and was initially located in the “Nicolae Bălcescu” high school because it did not have a main office at the time.

It houses various departments such as ethnography and folk art, archeology and history, memorabilia, art and science. The clear way the collections are displayed offers visitors the opportunity to get a complete picture of the inhabitants’ way of life and their development process and to observe the changes that have taken place over time.

The Zoological Garden

The Brăila Zoo attracts thousands of visitors every year, making it one of the city’s attractions. It was established in 1983 and covers an area of 4.6 ha, including animal enclosures for 49 animal species, including 29 species of mammals and 17 species of birds, on an area of 1.9 ha, with a total of 325 animals. The Zoological Garden is located in the southern part of the city on the bypass road. It has parking lots, special smoking areas, children’s playgrounds and a riding area. Among the animals are: rheas, arctic wolves, Siberian tigers, African buffalo, porcupines, mandarin ducks, Egyptian goose, black swans, bears, ponies and many more. Favorites of the visitors are: the bear Stelică, the Siberian tiger Alf, the monkey Cici, the lions Petrică, Ionică and Enache and the reindeer Rudolf.

The Danube Promenade

Brăila’s waterfront is the favorite spot of residents and tourists. It is the ideal place for an afternoon stroll with loved ones, for roller skating and cycling, or to enjoy traditional cuisine in one of the restaurants.

Braila Fortress

Braila Fortress is a heritage site built in the south-eastern part of the country, covering an area of 160 hectares.

The spa town and monastery of Lacu Sărat

A place where spa treatments can be performed for conditions such as rheumatism or arthritis.

The clock from Brăila

Traian Square in Brăila houses another historical monument of the county, a clock over 100 years old that still works today.

The Small Island of Brăila

The Small Island of Brăila resembles the Danube Delta and is one of the most beautiful nature parks in our country.

Brăila Ethnography and Folk Art Museum

Here we find folk art exhibitions and popular local objects on display are clay or wood grinders, bark and much more.