Galati
General Information
Fast Facts
Location: Eastern Romania (County: Galati)
Size: 46.4 sq. miles (120 sq. kilometers)
Elevation: 115 ft. (35 meters)
Population: 286,000
Inhabited since: 500 BC
First documented: 1134 AD
City Highlights
Fortified Church of Precista, Mavromol Church, The Orthodaox Cathedral, Palace of Justice, Maritime Terminal, Marine Museum, Botanical Garden
Museums
Museum of Visual Arts, Museum of History, Museum of Natural History
Nearby Attractions
Garboave Forest — natural oak tree reserve (1,000 acres)
Ostrovul Prut Natural Park
Day Trips
Odobesti Vineyards
Niculitel Vineyards
Cruises on the Danube River
Entertainment
Drama Theatre "Fani Tardini," Musical Theatre "Nae Leonard"
CITY ESSENTIALS
Transportation
By Air
Nearest airports to Galați :
Constanta (CND) - 130 miles S
Bucharest - Henri Coanda (OTP) - 140 miles S W
By Train
Galati Train Station (Gara Galati)
Strada Garii nr. 1 (0.4 miles from downtown).
Telephone: (+4) 0236 460.643
Daily connections to / from main cities in Romania.
By Car
Distance from Galați to selected cities and towns in Romania:
| City | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
| Bucharest | 150 |
| Brasov | 182 |
| Cluj | 353 |
| Constanta | 128 |
| Oradea/Felix Spa | 448 |
| Sibiu | 273 |
| Suceava | 210 |
| Timisoara | 445 |
Public Transportation
Several bus routes connect Galati's main areas and tourist attractions.
Route 102
To Museum of Visual Arts and the History Museum.
Taxi Companies
Delta Car: 0236 320.000
Ace: 940
Leonardo: 947
Shopping
Galeriile de Arta, Strada Domneasca nr.19, Telephone: 0236 471.181
Vox Maris Shopping Centre, Strada Brailei nr.7-9
Modern Shoppig Centre, Strada Domneasca nr. 24
Accommodations
Places to Stay in Galați include:
Upscale (four-star) Hotels:
Casa Popeea - Brăila
Mercure Galati
Mid-range (three-star) Hotels:
Faleza
Grand Hotel Orient
Ibis Styles Dunarea Galati
Vega
Tourist Information
Galati Useful Telephone Numbers:
General Emergency # (Ambulance, Police): 112
Galati Bus Terminal (Autogara): (+4) 0236 412.683
Galati City Hall Primaria: (+4) 0236 317.000
Hospital: (+4) 0236 318.888
Galati County Archives (Arhivele Judetene): (+4) 0236 436.114
Tourist Information: (+4) 0236 422.096
Consumer Protection Agency> (+4) 0236 413.928
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