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1. NBR building
On the northeast side of the square is the building of the National Bank of Romania. The architect of the three-storey building is Nicolae Michăescu. The architectural style is neo-Romanesque with Art Nouveau influences.
Ovidiu Square, Constanta
Statue of Ovid
Where, when, how much?
Ovidiu Square is considered the center of Constanta, although it is eccentric on the map. It can be reached by public transport lines 100, 101 and 42. It is a public space that can be visited at any time of day or night.
About Ovidiu Square
Ovidiu Square was called Independence Square, in memory of the battles that brought the Kingdom of Romania to Dobrogea. Since 1947 it has been called Ovid's Square after the statue of the Latin poet Publius Ovidiu Ovidiu Naso, located in the center of the square.
National Bank of Romania
2. Statue of Ovid
The statue was erected in 1887 by the Italian sculptor Ettori Ferrari in neoclassical style. An identical replica is in Sulmona, Italy. The statue of Ovid is made of bronze and depicts the great Roman poet Publius Ovidius Ovidius Naso (43 BC - 17 AD). The statue stands on a white marble plinth on which you can read the poet's verses.
Statue of Ovid
Statue of Ovid and the History Museum
3. Museum of History and Archaeology
The neo-Romanesque building was built to house the town hall. The architect is Victor Ștefănescu. Since 1977 it houses the Museum of National History and Archaeology. Near the museum, in the south-eastern corner of the square is the Roman Mosaic Edifice.
Museum of National History and Architecture
4. Great Mosque
To the southeast of Ovidiu Square, in the immediate vicinity, on 1 Crângului Street, is the Great Mosque or Carol Mosque, whose minaret can be seen spectacularly from the square and from other directions. It is a Muslim place of worship.
Grand Mosque
5. Ports
From Ovidiu Square to the northeast, from Marcus Aurelius Street, the view opens towards the Tourist Port, and to the south the shipyard and Tomis Port, the gateway to the Black Sea.
Tourist Port
Tomis Shipyard
Conclusion
Ovidiu Square with the statue of Ovid is one of the most visited sights in Constanța. The area is mostly pedestrianized and dotted with terraces, restaurants, cafes. The old architecture and the statue of the poet give the place a bohemian feel.
Visit Ovidiu Square! All the best!
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