Galati

by Vishal Kumar

Galati is the capital of Galati County in Romania, has a shipyard, which is the oldest shipyard in Romania and has an extremely rich culture.


Galati is a renowned city in the eastern part of Romania. Located on the banks of the river Danube, the Romanian city is the capital of Galati County. The city is situated in close proximity to Braila.

Galati is the seventh largest city in Romania, with a population of about three lakh people. Like most of Romanian cities, this city of Romania also has a long and solid historical background. The first reference to this city had been found in the year 1445. The city has faced many strong revolts and revolutions in the past. The Galati shipyard is one of the oldest shipyards in Romania.

Galati has a continental type of climate, which is perfect for the production of high-quality wine in the city. Economic activity in the city is mainly concentrated around the iron and steel industry and shipbuilding industry. Many small industries are also found in the Romanian city of Galati. Galati in Romania also acts as a good academic site for naval architecture and food technology students.

Culture in Galati, Romania is varied and extremely rich. There are numerous places of tourist attractions in the city. There are many theatres, auditoriums, museums, and archeological sites in this Romanian city. Galati is also home to various orthodox churches and cathedrals. Some of the famous museums in Galati, Romania are The Museum of History, The Museum of Romanian Contemporary Work, and The Museum of Natural Sciences. A botanical garden and parks and gardens are also attractions of Galati.

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