Mehadia

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Mehadia is a small market town and commune in Caraș-Severin County, Banat, Romania. It lies on the European route E70, in the Cerna River valley. The town is located on the site of the ancient Roman colony Ad Mediam and was noted for its Hercules baths. It had a population of 2,492 in 1900, and of 4,118 in 2011. The commune is prone to major recurring flooding. The 1838 floods destroyed some 2,000 houses in the valley and the 1841 floods in Mehadia were also devastating. It experienced major flooding more recently in May 2005. ()

Alternative names: Population: 4.3 thous.Area: 69.27 mi²Coordinates: 44°54'15"N, 22°21'59"E

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Caraș-SeverinRomania

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Mehadia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Prisaca, Băile Herculane, Cazino Herculane.

4.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Prisaca, Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park
114 min walk • Lake Prisaca is an elongated lake in the Cerna River in Caraș-Severin County, southwestern Romania. It is located about 6 kilometres north of Băile Herculane and northeast of Mehadia.
2.9 miSE
Town
Băile Herculane
73 min walk • One of the main attractions of Băile Herculane is its thermal baths, which have been renowned for their healing properties since ancient times. Immerse yourself in the warm, mineral-rich waters and let the natural remedies work their magic on your body and soul.
3.1 miE
44°53'17"N • 22°25'29"E
Cazino Herculane
78 min walk • Gambling, Nightlife, Casino

Mehadia

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Mehadia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Lake Prisaca, Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park

Băile Herculane

Cazino Herculane