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Callatis Fortress – Romania


Callatis Fortress

Callatis Fortress (click to access website)

Callatis Fortress

The Greek merchants and navigators, attracted by the favorable position and by the advantages of the trade with the native Getae, have founded at the Black Sea shore, about 25 centuries ago, some settlements which became, in time, prosperous cities. One of them is Callatis situated on the place of today’s Mangalia (in Greek Callatis means the (most) beautiful).    ——————————————————More

Location of Mangalia

Location of Mangalia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)