Arranged along the Danube, the promenade offers a stunning panorama and is a favorite spot for both locals and tourists for relaxing outdoor walks. The area, equipped with walkways, benches, and green spaces, is ideal for a break after a long walk, cycling, or paddling along the Via Danubiana.

Planted in recent years by the MaiMultVerde Association just 10 minutes from downtown Giurgiu, Cama Forest spans 20 hectares where over 250,000 trees and shrubs from 55 species have been planted. Here you’ll also find 3 murals created by Wanda Hutira on the concrete piles of a decommissioned bridge located on the canal bank that connects the city of Giurgiu to the Danube.

Built on the banks of the Danube in the 14th century by Mircea the Elder, Giurgiu Fortress is an important historical monument at the border between Romania and Bulgaria. Today, the fortress (more precisely, the remaining wall fragments) remains a symbol of local history, resilience, and medieval Balkan architecture. It has been reinforced in recent years by the city hall.

The Bizetz Bridge in Giurgiu is unique in Europe due to its curved construction—a great challenge for architect Anghel Saligny and builder Ion Ionescu Bizetz. Completed in 1905, it was the first bridge in Europe built with a horizontal curve. It was erected over the St. George Basin to support the urbanization of Ramadan Island (Old Beach) and the city’s industrial development. The old bridge remains a landmark in the city’s evolution.

The historical “bordei” in Giurgiu is hidden on a small, quiet residential street. It is the last of its kind still standing in the city and represents a traditional lowland-style dwelling. If you arrive here, you’ll likely be warmly welcomed by the owners, who will probably invite you to take close-up photos of this small piece of local history.

Here you will find local and national artifacts, historical documents, as well as objects discovered during archaeological digs in the region, offering insights into the civilizations and historical settlements that once existed in Giurgiu County. The museum features exhibitions on local traditions, folk costumes, and handicrafts, plus a “family tree” of rulers who passed through the area and a history of conflicts with the Ottoman Empire.

Built in 1866 in neoclassical style, from brick and stone, the Clock Tower is located right in the city center, near the Central Market. It is about 30 meters tall, and the clock on its facade was meant to provide locals with the exact time. Over the years, the tower underwent modifications and restorations. Although it is no longer functional, it remains a symbol of the city.

The Giurgiu-Ruse Bridge, also known as the “Friendship Bridge,” connects the two neighboring cities from Romania and Bulgaria and is considered one of the most complex engineering projects of its time (it was inaugurated in 1954). The bridge is over 2,000 meters long and 30 meters wide, with two levels: one for road traffic and one for rail, and also includes a pedestrian walkway. It is an essential link between the two countries, facilitating trade and tourism.

The center is located in an old boyar house in the commune of Găujani, just 30 kilometers from the city of Giurgiu. The building hosts a small museum with traditional costumes and serves as a gathering and working place for women in the community. The youth educational center is also a vibrant space where children and teenagers come together for various educational and cultural activities. Here, some local traditions such as Călușul and Drăgaica have been revived.

The monastery is located at the end of a quiet 1–2 km path, narrow and bordered by forests, and was established on the grounds of a former military barracks. If you look closely, in the monastery courtyard you will see some of the cells built on small hills, which were once used as training grounds for soldiers. The place hosts pilgrims in modest conditions and based on donations, depending on the time of year and occupancy rate.

The bunkers are reinforced concrete fortifications built to withstand bombings and protect soldiers and military equipment. They defended key points such as the Friendship Bridge and the country’s access routes. Although they are not developed as tourist attractions, the bunkers may be interesting for history and military architecture enthusiasts. On Via Danubiana, you can visit one of them in the commune of Slobozia, just 10 minutes by car or 15–20 minutes by bicycle from Giurgiu.

Located just beneath the Friendship Bridge, Ciobanu is one of the many Danube islands formed by sediment accumulation in the riverbed, offering a specific habitat for various plant and animal species. The island has sandy terrain and vegetation typical of wetlands. Though small, the island is ecologically important, especially in an area where modern infrastructure, such as the Friendship Bridge, dominates the landscape.

A wild beach, forest, fine sand, and waves created by the boats that often pass through the area. Fairytale sunsets you can enjoy either from a boat or from the riverbank. What more could you want on a scorching summer day after a hectic week? The island is part of a network of Danube islets and branches. Because it is periodically flooded, especially during spring water level rises, the island features rich and diverse vegetation.

One of the most popular and accessible beaches for locals in Giurgiu, a meeting place since the interwar period, when Giurgiu was a flourishing city with an active social life. After World War II and during the communist era, the beach began to be neglected due to urbanization and industrialization. Nevertheless, the beach’s revitalization potential is still a topic of community interest.

Known as the “Vama Veche of the Danube,” Gostinu Beach is located at the edge of the village with the same name and attracts more and more tourists each year, just 20 kilometers from the city of Giurgiu. Although the area hasn’t developed tourist infrastructure and lacks accommodation or restaurant options, visitors are drawn here for the peace and the joy of swimming.

A place renowned for its fish soup. From the restaurant terrace, you can watch the river cruise ships arrive and depart or glimpse the tall buildings of Ruse.

In addition to fish soup, the menu offers fish roe, seafood salad, smoked shad, or fried bleak. As specialties, you can choose between carp stew, fried carp, fried pike perch, breaded catfish, or trout or catfish stew. Whatever you pick, make sure it comes with mămăligă (polenta) and garlic sauce.

If you’re near the Danube, you can’t miss the dolangaci pie. Its name comes from Turkish and means tangled, labyrinth, but it was brought across the water by Bulgarian neighbors. The pie, which has become traditional in the Dobrogea region, combines thin dough sheets with a pumpkin filling, being appreciated for its fresh taste and fine texture.

In Giurgiu, you can order this pie at the Sofia pastry shops (there are three in the city). You must place your order 24 hours in advance so they have time to prepare it. You can only order a full tray, which costs between 50–70 lei, but it will feed a group of friends or serve as your dessert for the next few days of hiking on Via Danubiana.

Phone number for orders:
0722 629 569

A boho-style terrace, with colorful wooden chairs and reed decorations, lies under the shade of willow trees near the Bizetz bridge landing dock, right by the water, and offers a complete view of the Giurgiu Fortress.

The restaurant serves seafood and also offers pedal boat rides. It is open daily from 9:00 AM until midnight. There’s also an electric vehicle charging station installed here.

This pontoon on the Danube in Giurgiu sits in the heart of the river. You’ll find the peace you need and admire the Danube from the deck.

The boat is fitted with a bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and two bathrooms with showers. Here you’ll also find Wi-Fi, a terrace bar, and free private parking.

This cozy hideaway on Via Danubiana is only a 15-minute walk from the center of Giurgiu and three minutes away by car. It is approximately 80 kilometers from Henri Coandă International Airport.

Phone number:
0745 608 804

If you want to treat yourself, Ambar Hotel is the place. You’ll find it in the center of Giurgiu, near the County Museum. The hotel includes a fitness center, garden, shared lounge, and terrace. There is also a restaurant serving Italian cuisine and private parking.

Some rooms have balconies with views of the city. The best part? There’s a sauna, perfect after a long day on Via Danubiana.

Phone number:
0724 256 970

Here you’ll find rooms with twin or double beds, private bathrooms, and continental breakfast. It’s one of the few places in Giurgiu where you can stay overnight if you come with a group or a large family. We haven’t tested it ourselves, but the 7.6 score on Booking and the good reviews encouraged us to recommend it. If you try it, we’d love to hear your feedback.

It’s a 30-minute walk from the city center or a short drive away.

Phone number:
0732 320 018

It hosts pilgrims under modest conditions and based on donations, depending on the season and availability. It’s recommended to call in advance to confirm if there are places available.

Phone number:
0731 731 451

She offers the courtyard of the Youth Center in Găujani for multiple tents. She can also accommodate a few people in the house. She is able to cook, with help from other women in the community, a menu agreed upon in advance if notified at least one day ahead. Meals can be served outside on the porch if the weather allows. In the right season, she wishes to organize outdoor group cooking gatherings, possibly even with you and your friends.

Phone number:
0726 481 031

He offers boat rides in 8-seater boats or small ships that can accommodate up to 12 people. You can sail between 8–20 km on the Danube near Giurgiu, depending on your choice. You can take your friends to Mocanu Island (20 km downstream) or reach the most popular beach, Gostinu (40 km downstream).

Prices range from 100 to 1000 lei, depending on the group, destination, and type of boat.

The departure point for the boats is the dock at Plaja Veche (Old Beach), near the former sugar factory in Giurgiu.

Emil can also organize other activities such as fishing, beach outings, barbecues, and campfires.

Phone number:
0744 644 314

He can offer you the best fish soup, if you notify him about two days in advance and specify the number of people (it takes time because it’s “a slower kind of cooking”).

He also offers Danube boat rides with a small ship that accommodates up to 20–25 people. You can also find fresh fish with him (and if he doesn’t have it, he’ll surely direct you to someone who does).

He can accommodate two people in a small pontoon house, with a cost of 50 lei/person/night. It’s best to call him in advance with your requests and dates to make sure you catch Nea Ion at the pontoon.

Phone number:
0726 727 103

A local who rediscovered the beauty of the Giurgiu Danube (the city he grew up in) after spending a few years in the bustle of the capital. He can accommodate two people in an apartment with the best view of the city from its terrace.

Florin can be your guide through the history of Giurgiu, take you kayaking on the Danube, and show you some of the main islands loved by locals. He can also connect you with other community members, being one of the founders of aWhere14, a Giurgiu-based association that promotes local collaboration.

Phone number:
0766 502 765