Castra of Gilău, Gilău

Name: Castra of Gilău
Address: Gilău, Romania

#1 among attractions in Gilău

Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture

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The castra of Gilău was a fort in the Roman province of Dacia. Traces of the castra built in the 2nd century AD can be identified at the confluence of the rivers Someșul Mic and Căpuş in the Bánffy Castle's park at Gilău. The fort and its vicus were both abandoned in the 3rd century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°45'25"N, 23°22'50"E

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Castra of Gilău – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Tarnița.

5.7 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Lake Tarnița
147 min walk • Lake Tarnița is a reservoir located in Cluj County, Romania, between the communes of Râșca, Mărișel and Gilău, west of Cluj-Napoca. Covering some 215 ha, with a length of close to 9 km and a maximum depth of over 70 m, it is a popular tourist destination. Water from the Someșul Cald River flows into the reservoir.