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The gargoyels at the edge of the roof., Gargoyles were commonly used in medieval times. Their two main purposes were to scare off evil, and to divert rainwater. ... The word "Gargoyle" originates from the old French word "Gargouille" meaning "throat" but which also describes the gurgling sound of water as it is coming down the downspout.

The National Museum of History and Archeology, displays an impressive collection of pieces from the Greek and Roman antiquity, Fortuna and Pontos, Two-faced Nemesis and countless amphoras). Also outside the museum there are some marble tombs and artifacts.

The National History and Archaeology Museum of Constanta is one of the richest museums in Romania and the second largest institution in the country,

Fortuna with Pontos. The ground floor of the Museum of National History and Archaeology consists of two rooms where archaeological monuments of outstanding value, rare and unique pieces are exposed. In this section noted are: - a unique piece in the world, representing a deity of the Romanian mythology (II century BC), the statuary group of Fortuna with Pontos - protective deities of Tomis city and harbor (II-III century BC), collections of gold jewelry, gems and cameos, silver vessels from Sucidava fortress sources etc..

The statue of the previous photo

Incredible huge paintings on 3 walls of a conference center on the museum second floor

Automobile Dacia is a Romanian car manufacturer that takes its name from the historic region that constitutes the present-day Romania. The company was founded in 1966, and has been a subsidiary of the French car manufacturer Renault since 1999.

There was a car show beginning as we were leaving the plaza. This auto Dacia was one of the most restored of any of these old Romanian "Russian " cars seen in a long time.

In the distance in Constanta are blocks of old Russian era apartment buildings.

In the distance is a building that was being built on the plaza that has been abandoned.

First sight of some colorful flowers tulips growing in an obscure location too. next to a stairs.

Man hole covers in Romania are usually quite interesting.

Standing at the edge of the Black Sea in Constanta on a tourist beach. No surf.

This is a beach for tourists. Behind us was a large hotel undergoing renovation. It was very drab looking.

Tourism has been an increasingly important economic activity in recent years. Although Constanța has been promoted as a seaside resort since the time of Carol I, the development of naval industry had a detrimental effect on the city's beaches.[27] Nevertheless, due to its proximity to other major tourist destinations, Constanța receives a significant number of visitors every year, who discover and visit the city's monuments and attractions. Also, Constanța is a center of commerce and education, both of which significantly contribute to the local economy.

Constanța has a population of 283,872, making it the fifth most populous city in Romania

Drive from the tourist beaches and hotels back into the center of Constanta.

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