Úgy tűnik nem található semmi ezen a helyen IMPRESSZUM SZERZŐI JOGOK ADATVÉDELEM FELHASZNÁLÁSI FELTÉTELEK LBV Magazine English Edition In our article When Emperor Hadrian Destroyed the World’s Longest Bridge we recounted how the bridge was commissioned by Trajan in 103 AD over the Danube River for the purpose of facilitating the crossing and supply of troops in the imminent Second Dacian War against Decebalus The bridge was the most prominent and visually striking element of the road that the legions were constructing to advance into Dacia Trajan ordered the placement of a commemorative inscription the Latin inscription known today as Tabula Traiana or Trajan’s Tablet was engraved It was located on the Serbian side of the Iron Gates the final part of the gorge formed by the Danube that now serves as the border between Romania and Serbia whose last lines are practically erased due to erosion along with the bearded man kneeling at the bottom was written in six lines of Roman capital letters: IMP CAESAR DIVI NERVAE F / NERVA TRAIANVS AUG GERM / PONTIF MAXIMVS TRIB POT IIII / PATER PATRIAE COS III / MONTIBVS EXCISI invested four times with tribunician power has excavated the mountains and embedded the beams to make this road) The upper inscription TABULA TRAIANA was added in 1891 when the Serbian government took measures to protect the slab for the first time the construction of a dam at the Iron Gates submerged numerous ancient archaeological sites and several Roman commemorative inscriptions similar to Trajan’s The Tabula Traiana was spared because the entire rock block on which it is inscribed was cut and embedded 50 meters higher to prevent it from being covered by the waters Today it is located within the Djerdap National Park about 2 and a half kilometers upstream from the town of Tekija and near Kladovo It is only visible from the river due to the configuration of the coast where it is situated stands the statue of Dacian leader Decebalus considered the tallest rock sculpture in Europe This article was first published on our Spanish Edition on July 12, 2019. 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met as I took in both sides of this incredible and irregular landscape with Romania on one side and Serbia on the other The guide helped shape the local environment by talking about local legends that date to Roman times for instance the plaque to Emperor Trian on the Serbian side This is mainly due to the Iron Gate hydroelectric power station that opened in 1972 A second plaque can be found to aristocratic Hungarian politician and reformer István Széchenyi (1791-1860) who did much to implement architectural and engineering works to benefit the Kazan Straits This tribute is on the Romanian side beyond the Peștera Ponicova Cave Afterwards I was taken to my riverside residence in Eșelnița a quaint village 10 kilometres from the main Orșova harbour which became an essential base to visit these glorious peaks My welcoming hosts lent me a sturdy bicycle that allowed me to conquer the Kazan highway and see these illustrious mountains and waterway close up with relative ease and at my own pace rugged but highly scenic and westward Number 57 road Never before have I seen such dramatically impressive and tremendous scenery In addition to checking out these natural wonders there was a great sense of calm and tranquillity The minimal traffic enabled me to really be free and capture the atmosphere on my own accord observing the various trees such as beeches as well as checking out the natural fauna and general wildlife and birds The peaks speak for themselves but one particularly intriguing landmark is the Chipul lui Decebal a riverside “artwork” that depicts a local king who fought the Roman Empire A bridge overlooks this monument and leads to the enchanting Mănăstirea Monastery a delightful and welcoming locale with characteristic domes and surrounded by much high scenery This made a pleasant rest stop and inside I cooled off paid respects and gave thanks to the Lord for getting this far I cycled confidently onwards with further wanderlust into deeper rock and river havens I was unable to make it to the Ciucaru Mic hiking trail or to many other rock-tops from the main road which provide perfect panoramas of this immediate Kazan area They will still be there when it comes to next time But at least there was one final consolation that provided me with a desired bird’s-eye view namely the Casa Madona and its roadside peak from where I was able to look down from an impressive height.to the Dubova bay and its wide surroundings the road soon drifts away from the main scene into Dubova village and a line of sight to the oddly named Cazanela Mari mountain and at water level are the Peștera Ponicova Cave and the Széchenyi tribute And this was as far as I got distance-wise to the main sights by bicycle that day and by boat the day before I would have continued further along the windy roads and sweeping green valleys on to Golubac Castle 100-plus kilometres further but with limited time and rising temperature I could do no more I had to return to base for my own well-being glad at least to have seen the main attributes on a round trip of some 50 kilometres A roadside buffet with a parasol provided me with relief from the direct sunshine in full midday flow It was mind over matter knowing the maximum depth of the Danube is 75 metres at nearby Cazane and at Veliki Strbac on the Serbian side this peak is 768 metres above the average water level while nearer to my position was the Ciucaru Mare mountain (Romania) That evening I explored Orșova and made my way to the enlightening Mănăstirea Sfânta Ana high up on a hill that stands out over this immediate area like a beacon I ended that particular day knowing cycling around the natural and unspoilt Kazan area was one of the best bike rides and ventures I have ever had The next day I wanted to visit the Iron Gate Hydroelectric Power Station and Iron Gate Museum which was going to be an about 40-kilometre round trip The Danube is more than a kilometre wide at this point and so therefore so is the dam along which cars can travel between Romania and Serbia As nothing was likely to compare to my exploits of the previous day I put aside all expectations and made my way directly there the Number 16 road proved to be much busier and more hazardous I was the only cyclist and it soon became obvious why as lorries and general congestion swooshed by at high speeds in much the same way as they do when at home The tunnels were an especially tight squeeze and getting there wasn’t as enjoyable as hoped When I finally arrived I felt it was a big accomplishment and I was grateful It was plain that Serbia was in close range for on the opposite hillside was a clearly visible homage to Marshall Tito with his name picked out among the trees in large red letters In the 1960s and 1970s he and dictator Ceaușescu of Romania collaborated in constructing this hydroelectric power station to deliver energy to the two countries immense feature and entered with passport into Serbia for a quick spin around The “Tito” sign had surprisingly disappeared from sight due to the abundance of wild trees and shrubs Back on the Romanian side it was all-systems-go as I rested at a riverside restaurant with the power station in full view this man-made construction appeared on an equally grand scale as the towering rocks This was also something of a novelty and by the time lunch was over I was perhaps overwhelmed by it all but in a good sense as I felt very satisfied to be there Suddenly though I felt I could not manage anything more Nor was I going to be able to cycle back to my lodgings along that same shuddery road and the concerned waitress called for a taxi My bicycle got stuffed into the boot and I was driven back to base in an emotional haze I was right to have made that particular move and the momentary lapse worked out well as I took a slow and idyllic boat ride back in Orșova We sailed in timeless and unhurried bliss around the Kazan peaks in their calm and graceful scenery and I recovered from general culture shock and brief exhaustion By the end of this genteel mini cruise I was clear-headed again I was upset I had missed out on the Iron Gates Museum I had a few hours spare the following day before my departure on a middy train and this really was the last thing I had to do to fulfil my introductory mission to the Kazan Straits so I presented the matter to my hospitable hosts and they agreed to take me Construction work on the dam began in 1964 and it was completed in 1972 There was a last-minute chance to see from afar the enormous “Hall of Turbines” each of the six having 194.5 MW installed power Once again this was another day like no other and requiring real fortitude to fully grasp There is also the smaller Iron Gates II power station operating in the same way and again functioning as a cross-river border between the two countries Then with some sudden knowing and light sadness my visit was all over I gave much grateful thanks to my marvellous hosts before taking my leave from this wonderful place and a most memorable holiday Although my introduction to this lesser known region was very inspiring and invigorating throughout it was an incredible accomplishment to achieve what I could Fortunately for me my time there was most rewarding in other unexpected ways too Tip-offs and referrals continually came my way from gracious local people which really made the difference and saw me through One negative – the Orșova Tourist Office was continuously closed in all my time there and no one replied to my earlier e-mails Romania really should promote this wonderful region and not keep it as a secret when it has so much to offer Of my few Hungarian-related friends who have been to both But I personally think that although both are different To get to the Kazan Straits is achievable from Budapest by car or train This 500-kilometre southern journey may take up to one day to achieve by either of these preferences There is a daily direct train leaving Budapest at 7.10am and arriving at Orșova 10 hours later Then there are the overnight train options My final tip is that if you want a challenge and an adventure without the crowds The whole Kazan trip was a great experience and a personal triumph It can be as active or relaxing as you like Don’t assume that tourist information public transport and money-changing opportunities will be found easily I would love to return and explore more of the rocks and hike the nature trails providing everything is in order beforehand You must be logged in to post a comment PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE 2007 - 2025 BZT MEDIA Kft. Design: GoOG Webdevelopment: diVid Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login Ports play a vital role in a nation’s economic development by facilitating smooth trading operations They also contribute to global economic prosperity through the maintenance of supply networks across many countries Romania is the twelfth largest country in Europe with a growing economy. It borders the black sea to the southeast and shares a maritime border with Turkey It also has many inland ports situated on the Danube The strategic location of Romania places the country as an important player in international maritime trade and commerce The Romanian Ports are managed by the Ports Authority of Romania Let’s look at some major ports of Romania in this article Constanta is Romania’s most important port located on the western coast of the Black Sea It is not only a crucial hub for trade but also a famous tourist spot The port’s capacity is 90 million tons per annum with a 19-meter natural depth and has modern equipment Constanta deals with many types of cargo such as dry and liquid one the port has emerged as the principal Eastern waterway for agriculture-related business to and from Romania and other neighbouring countries It also faces the challenge to accommodate huge ships and new cargo types This requires further improvement in existing facilities and so the government is constantly working to build new connections with the Caspian region to draw new kinds of cargo The Port of Midia resides on the Black Sea coastline and is around 13.5 nautical miles from Constanța It functions as a satellite port of Constanta and was constructed to meet the requirements of industrial and petrochemical industries located nearby ship repairs and maintenance services are also provided The port has 14 berths including 11 operational berths This port is mainly used for transporting crude oil to the Petromidia Refinery The Medgidia port is one of the largest riverine ports in Romania It records 1.2 million tons of annual commercial traffic and 10.3 million tons of annual industrial traffic These statistics clearly outline its importance for the Romanian economy It is located near Medgidia city and is well equipped with the latest operational equipment The Constanza International Airport is just 31 km from the port Bechet port is situated on the left bank of the Danube and is accessible only through roads and the vertical one which is 70 meters long it can handle ships weighing around 2000 tons It has flourishing annual freight traffic of about 50,000 tons every year It has three berths with the cereal berth being 100 meters the berth for general goods being 200 meters and the dana oil terminal which is 300 meters long The port is equipped with huge storage spaces It provides services such as post-telecommunications and also hydrometric measurements and has a grain transhipment facility The Galati port called BAZINUL NOU Port was built in the early 1900s and is the second-largest Romanian port It is situated near Galati city and is an important revenue source for the city due to the presence of many multinational corporations near the port It is the most important port of the Danube and its key activities include shipbuilding and chartering for a variety of goods The Galati Shipyard is owned by the Damen Group which is a Dutch enterprise The METAL TRADE Group took over and privatized the port in 1999 the port has witnessed tremendous growth in terms of an increase in the volume of trade and the development of modern infrastructural facilities It also specializes in port services such as loading and unloading and storage of import and export goods Its goods traffic increased to around 1,100,000 tons in 2006 Metallurgical products amounted to 900,000 tons the share of bulk goods was 120,000 tons and general goods were around 15,000 tons Timber was 51,000 cubic meters and containers numbered ar 225pieces The port covers an area of 334,464,470 square meters and is accessible through roadways The port of Calarasi is situated near the Borcea arm of the Danube There is a minimum water depth of 2.8m in the basin The port comprises three areas – the Industrial Port which can be reached through an access canal The Calarasi port handles cargo which includes It handles approximately 1,690,000 tons of cargo annually The industrial port specializes in metallurgical products It has functional berths consisting of a vertical wharf measuring 400m for handling steel products It has another platform that is 135 meters long for loading slag The Commercial Port is quite close to the city It has an inclined wharf berth which also has a grain silo and port platform It also has bulk goods storage berths measuring 250 m The port also boasts of berths for passengers which are well equipped with a waiting room and also mooring pontoons for the safety and ease of passengers The commercial port platforms span 213,000 sqm with the warehouses covering around 3000 sqm The Calarasi port has two operating springs with inclined docks The Braila port is a riverine port on the Danube and is a crucial port of Romania dealing in trade and transportation of cereals It is a part of the TEN-T network and comprises the following areas- The first is the old region of ​​Braila port which has a non-operational area with a natural shoreline Then there is a vertical wharf of around 1200 m and 171 km downstream are five berths of 400 m for passenger ships There is also a 750 m long maritime berth with a sloping quay for general cargo The Docuri basin has a port front whereas the Braila free zone is divided into three sectors Sector one is situated downstream of the Braila pore the second sector is called the “Varsatura” area which is on the Braila outskirts and the third sector is located in the vicinity of the port Braila Port has enormous potential for growth if the river transport could be carried out largely by the industries in the area along with an increase in Braila’s capacity to handle more cargo There is also a need to modernize the infrastructure in the Port of Barila Second is the oil port area- “Cioroiu” with a wharf measuring 710 m which has commercial operative berths and waiting berths It has modern pontoons for fuel manoeuvring and a fuel depot as well It also has tanks and huge storage containers The commercial area “Plant Basin” comprises the north side and the south side of the basin The “Veriga” pool area used by the Giurgiu Shipyard is a hub for the construction and repair of ships The Giurgiu Free Zone entails the “Cioroiu” port zone and the Chemical Plant area The Port of Orsova is located on the Danube near Romania’s Mehedinți County The industry in the small town is centered on energy production and extraction of bentonite The port of Orsova provides shipbuilding services and has an annual operational capacity of 12,00,000 tons The Orșova shipyard was built in 1890 for the repair of sea vessels but after the 1990s The major commercial activity of this port is Receipt and storage of goods and offices which are readily available for rent It has sophisticated equipment such as gantry cranes The port also offers services like border customs Ports are essential as they bridge the gap between the land and sea They also provide easy movement of freight traffic and people from one place to 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Successful buyer and new owner Ratha Nabanidham Mrs Nabanidham said her daughter was her lucky charm as they had missed out on two other previous auctions “We have been looking for quite sometime now,” Mrs Nabanidham said “We live in the area and have been to other auctions This is our third auction — she has brought us luck.” Auctioneer Phil Parker at the auction of 45 Orsova Rd Mrs Nabanidham said she was elated with the results of today’s auction The 731sq m property was marketed by Ray White — Bulimba selling agent Roger Carr who said there were six registered bidders on site Mr Carr said it was the first time since being built 11 years ago that the property was on the market Sellers Fara and Steve Tavakol were present at the auction of their Yeronga home Previous owners Fara Tavakol and her husband Steve were quick to congratulate Mrs Nabanidham on buying the home are staying in the area but moving closer to the river “We’ll never live in a home like this again five-bathroom home at Robertson sold under the hammer for $1.3 million this morning The property at 720 Musgrave Rd, Robertson was bought by an older couple in front of a crowd of about 50 people Prince Realty — Sunnybank selling agent Alex Hung Cheung said the starting bid was $700,000 was recently renovated and has an in-ground swimming pool A local couple from the Grange kicked off their morning with the purchase of this stunning home at 60 Robe St, Grange The Auctioneer Group’s Matthew Condon said the property which was marketed by Belle Property -Wilston selling agent Debora Sutton Ms Sutton said there were five registered bidders with their eye on the five-bedroom She said the starting bid was $1.4 million Ms Sutton said the buyers were looking to upgrade to a bigger home “They loved the area especially for the schools and really loved the connectivity from the living area to the garden,” she said Over at 44 Kent Rd, Wooloowin Belle Property – Wilston selling agent Susanne Forbes said a couple from Gordon Park bought the property The Auctioneer Group’s Matthew Condon called the auction with bidding kicking off at $970,000 There were five registered bidders at the auction This property at 5 Tristan St, Carindale sold for $585,000 in front of a crowd of about 40 people Ray White — Bulimba selling agent George Trovas said the starting bid was $300,000 With seven registered bidders keen on the 620sq m property Mr Trovas said it was bought by a man who wanted to help another family member get started in the market one-bathroom home backs onto a large park and is five minutes from Carindale Shopping Centre Place – Bulimba selling agent Shane Hicks with the new owners of Lot 55 A block of land at Lot 55, McKie Crescent in the Minnippi estate of Cannon Hill sold for nearly $700,000 at this morning’s 9am auction The 662sq m block of land has a 20m frontage and is close to the future Brisbane City Council owned golf course and club house Place – Bulimba selling agent Shane Hicks said today’s results reflected the continuing growth in Cannon Hill and surrounding areas the blocks of land sold out within the first 48 hours and many felt they had missed out,” Mr Hicks said “This auction gave them a chance to buy into the exclusive estate and that’s why there was so much competition.” He said there were six registered bidders keen on the block of land “It came down to three families carrying out $1000 increments before it finally sold under the hammer to a family moving from McKenzie to be closer to the CBD,” Mr Hicks said Tap here for a full list of Queensland auction results third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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