The Roman Edifice with Mosaic
The Roman Edifice with Mosaic
The Roman Edifice with Mosaic
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AndreeaConstantin
Bucharest, Romania391 contributions
Apr 2022
I don't think I have ever seen such a great, unique, valuable piece of mosaic in this poor state of maintenance, quite in a mockery way of it.
Such a pity, what's here is something extraordinary, important and valuable and it deserves the same level of maintenance and touristic approach.
I understood it will enter soon in a renovation state. Let's hope this will happen and I will surely be back in a couple of years to see that come true....
Such a pity, what's here is something extraordinary, important and valuable and it deserves the same level of maintenance and touristic approach.
I understood it will enter soon in a renovation state. Let's hope this will happen and I will surely be back in a couple of years to see that come true....
Written 5 April 2022
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Aburel
Bucharest, Romania3,168 contributions
May 2021 • Family
The place is very interesting and has tremendous historical value. Really beautiful. But the place is lousy managed, almost neglected. The information is barely existent and makes the visit boring. So read a bit in advance and explore it ignoring the sad seating…
Written 3 July 2021
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wayne m
Greensboro, NC1,138 contributions
Sept 2019 • Friends
Many artefacts were dug up and put in a single place. Many mosaics on the floor. Lots of interesting containers from shops. Check out the anchors and the iron ore pieces.
Written 26 September 2019
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youngadrienne
Portland, OR12 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
I could see how this place might be disappointing for some who have higher expectations but I thought it was really cool. The idea that you are standing in the same place as the Roman bath house from the 4th century was what makes this so cool! I would encourage reading up on the edifice before entering if you are not a German/Romanian speaker. If you are a student it's a must-only 2.5 RON
Written 29 August 2017
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travellermanRO
Bucharest, Romania40 contributions
July 2019
Spectacular ancient art to see into a big perspective of the Roman mosaic from Constantza, the old citadel Tomis of ancient roman habitants of this places.An experience to do.
Written 3 September 2019
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trig56
London, UK155 contributions
July 2018 • Couples
First of all, it’s basically a giant bit of floor so you need to temper your expectations about how exciting that can be. If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, think of how many scenes involve looking at a floor and you’ll come up a blank, which shows you that it’s hard to get all blockbuster about a bit of material that people walk on.
Next, it’s amazing that you can see it at all. Ancient Tomis is virtually invisible but to have found a substantial chunk of one of the main places 3rd century Romans would have convened to bathe and relax is pretty impressive. The patterns on the mosaic floor are quite varied and whilst there is virtually no figurative representation, there are long stretches where you can see the decorative effect created. There’s been a lot of ancient Roman feet walking about on that floor, and it’s easy to imagine how active the place would have been 1,700 years ago. The setting overlooking the various broken columns and bits of wall of long disappeared Tomis is reminiscent of a sort of mini Palatine Hill.
If you go to the museum next door but not see the mosaic then you’d be a bit daft in my opinion. They complement each other well.
Next, it’s amazing that you can see it at all. Ancient Tomis is virtually invisible but to have found a substantial chunk of one of the main places 3rd century Romans would have convened to bathe and relax is pretty impressive. The patterns on the mosaic floor are quite varied and whilst there is virtually no figurative representation, there are long stretches where you can see the decorative effect created. There’s been a lot of ancient Roman feet walking about on that floor, and it’s easy to imagine how active the place would have been 1,700 years ago. The setting overlooking the various broken columns and bits of wall of long disappeared Tomis is reminiscent of a sort of mini Palatine Hill.
If you go to the museum next door but not see the mosaic then you’d be a bit daft in my opinion. They complement each other well.
Written 20 July 2018
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Serban D
Bucharest, Romania205 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
IF you are into ancient cultures this place is a must see. Its also part of the Museum tour but i believe it can be visited separately. Very well kept over the ages this was part of the old Roman port of Tomis. When its rainy in Mamaia and there is nothing to do visit this instead of the mall!!!
Written 25 October 2016
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Irina G
Bucharest, Romania31 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
The museum is one big room with a well preserved mosaic floor. The mosaic has 850 square meters and is made up of pebbles of different colors. Worth a short visit.
Written 16 August 2016
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Tiberiu A
Bucharest147 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Warning: just for the history lovers! On a hidden lateral of the old history museum of the city, in the heart of the old city there is this glass-modern “hat building” over the ancient-old Roman edifice. Till you go there you see nothing. Since you pass through the door then you are amazed to observe one of the largest mosaic floors in the world of the Roman period. Very well preserved for over 2000 years, with great scenes made out of tiny marble of various colors laid down with such cement that are making envious the today cement factories which is going off after just a few years. This edifice seems to have been one of the ancient stock-exchange for cereals, oil, wine and many other trading goods between the Orient, Greek and Europe port of Tomis (the ancient name of Constanta). It was even linked with the sea by an underground tunnel which have the opening just in front the entrance in the edifice (ask the guide about it). In few lines: it worth to see it. I’ve seen many ancient places and mosaics around Europe, Israel or Egypt, but none so large and so well preserved. Go for it! The ticket is also very cheap. Nearby is the Casino city sea promenade and the Constanta Marina, with many nice bars just on the Marina docks. The city is linked also with Mamaia, a great beach resort for long night’s party till morning and with a great sandy beach which stretches for some 25-40 km, being one of the longest sand beaches.
Written 14 August 2014
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PhotographVagabond
Tacoma, WA253 contributions
Sept 2013 • Friends
We nearly missed this little gem. If you are interested in mosaics be sure to take the time for this. But also be sure you cover it all. Yes it is small compared to some other museums but it also doesn't take as much time. We were very glad we managed to squeeze this in. These were the largest intact mosaics we saw in three weeks sailing the Black Sea. Yes, they are different than those in, say, Italy, but they are beautiful none the less. They are from the 4th Century AD.
Written 22 November 2013
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Can a person just go in and check it out without a guided tour? if so how much does it cost to do that?
Written 12 May 2016
Yes you can, it costs about 10 lei´s. It is relatively small but well worth visiting
Written 18 May 2016
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