Cetatea Histria Audio Guide
Explore Cetatea Histria with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Histria is the oldest urban settlement on Romanian territory, established as a Greek colony on the western coast of the Black Sea. The site contains extensive ruins reflecting its history from the 7th century BC through the Roman and Byzantine periods.
What you will hear
The Currency of Istros
This stop focuses on the silver drachma, the earliest documented currency minted on Romanian territory around 480 BC. It features the unique design of two youthful heads and an eagle clutching a dolphin, the emblem of the city.
The First Currency
This small silver drachma from 480 BC represents the earliest documented currency ever minted in what is now Romania.
The Hellenistic Pantheon
Examine the Hellenistic marble frieze, a masterpiece showing a procession of Greek deities. This artifact underscores the religious importance of the city and its direct cultural links to Miletus.
The Greek Pantheon
Observe the procession of Greek deities in this high-relief carving, a testament to the city's sophisticated Hellenistic culture.
The Big Gate
Leaving the museum, you arrive at the main entrance to the fortress. This massive gateway with its defensive towers was the primary point of entry and a critical part of the city's survival against invasions.
The Great Fortress Gate
Constructed from massive limestone blocks, this gate served as the primary west entrance and a critical defensive point.
Path of the Conquerors
The narrowing stone path through the gate was a tactical design meant to bottleneck potential attackers.
The Main Square and Paved Road
Step onto the ancient paved street of the late Roman settlement. This area illustrates the city's sophisticated urban planning, which remained structured and organized for over a millennium.
The Roman Agora
This paved square served as the civic heart of Histria, where the city's social, legal, and political life converged.
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