The Best Preserved Byzantine Ruins in Romania

Explore the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in Romania. Below, we have highlighted the best preserved byzantine sites across the country.

Top Byzantine Sites in Romania

Each site listed here has played a role in shaping the Byzantine world. The ruins offer insight into Byzantine engineering, daily life, and culture. For an interactive visual overview of all Byzantine sites in Romania, please consult our Byzantine Sites Map above.

Explore the Best Preserved Byzantine Ruins in Romania

Below is a categorized list of Byzantine sites that have detailed articles.

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Title	Country	Type	Rating	Popularity	Excerpt
Histria: An Ancient Greek and Roman City on the Black Sea Coast	Romania	City	4.5	Medium	Histria was the earliest Greek colony in modern Romania, serving as a vital trading hub and cultural center from the 7th century BCE through Late Antiquity. Its strategic location facilitated economi…
Halmyris: A Roman and Byzantine Fort near the Danube Delta	Romania	Military	4.3	Low	Halmyris served as a military and naval site and was inhabited from the Iron Age through the Byzantine era.
Dinogetia Fortress: A Roman and Byzantine Military Site in Romania	Romania	Military	3.9	Low	Dinogetia Fortress, located near the Danube River in Romania, served as a military fortification from Roman times through the Byzantine era.
Noviodunum: A Historic Roman and Medieval Fortress on the Danube in Romania	Romania	Military	3.5	Very Low	Noviodunum, near modern Isaccea, Romania was inhabited from Roman times through the medieval period.