Galati, Romania

Galati is a city and municipality in Romania, the capital of Galați County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, in the close vicinity of Brăila, Galați is the largest port and sea port on the Danube River and the second largest Romanian port. One of the largest economic centers in Romania, Galați has an economic life developed around the Naval Shipyard, Port River, Arcelor-Mittal steel plant, and Mineral Port.

The Galati Waterfront is one of the key areas Galați. On the shore below the cliffs are many boats turned into restaurants. Also on the seafront is the statue of Nicolae Balcescu.

Things to See & Do

* Galati waterfront
* Galati History Museum
* Roman camp from Tirighina-Barbosi
* Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
* Alexandru Ioan Cuza Memorial House

General Information

Cruise Season – March to Dec
Currency – Romanian leu (RON)
Language – Romanian
Land Area – 246.4 km²
Population – 295,600 approx.
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT/UTC plus two hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 40

Port Location – The port of Galati is located on the left bank of the Danube River.