Măcin

Măcin is a town in Tulcea County in the Romanian Dobrogea.

Location

Măcin located on an arm of the Danube ( Bratul Măcin or Bratul Dunărea Veche ), shortly before its confluence with the main branch. East of the city begins the hills of Dobrogea. The county town of Tulcea is located about 55 km to the east. Closer to the cities of Brăila (15 miles west) and Galati (20 km north-west ).

History

In the 3rd century BC report sources via a getic settlement. This was at the time of the Roman Empire under the name Arrubium site of an equestrian department. After a long time without documentary evidence Măcin emerged since the 15th century - the time of the domination of the Ottoman Empire - again in documents on. The place was again a garrison facility and a local commercial and administrative center. In the 18th and 19th centuries found in the area of Măcin frequent fighting between Russian and Turkish forces, including the Battle of Măcin on 10 July 1791. On 11 ( 23 ) March 1854, the city of the Russian troops taken. By the Treaty of Berlin in 1878, the city came to Romania. The main economic activities of Măcin are agriculture, food processing and textile industries.

Population

As of the 2002 census, 10,625 people lived in Măcin. 9776 described themselves as Romanians, 439 as Roma, Turks as 337, 53 and 10 as Russians or Lipovans than Italians.

Traffic

Măcin has no rail connection. There are regular bus services to Constanta. Through the city leads the European Route 87

Attractions

• National Park Munţii Măcinului
• Ruins of the Roman castle Arrubium ( 1st century )