Danube River

Artefacts linked to St Constantine the Great’s ancient Danube bridge discovered in Romania

Underwater archaeologist Iulian Rusu recently discovered lead objects believed to have been used to secure the piers of St. Constantine the Great’s bridge on the Danube and handed them over to the Corabia Museum. Mirela Trandafir, a museum curator and coordinator of the Cultural Service at Corabia City Hall, announced the discovery on social media.…

Oct 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Low Danube levels expose remains of St Constantine the Great’s Roman bridge

The foundations of a Roman bridge built across the Danube nearly 1,700 years ago have emerged as exceptionally low water levels exposed parts of the ancient structure, Reuters reported. The Bridge of Constantine was built in the early fourth century and inaugurated in 328 by the Holy Emperor Constantine the Great. It linked the ancient…

Aug 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Lower Danube Archbishop on Danube Day: It is Romania’s baptismal font

On Tuesday, His Eminence Archbishop Casian sent a message to mark International Danube Day, calling the Danube River “Romania’s baptismal font.” “The day of June 29 increases its significance because the Orthodox calendar and that of Western Christians show us two great helmsmen, from water to land, Saints Peter and Paul,” the Archbishop of Lower…

Jun 30, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu