Brăila

Brăila County lies in southeastern Romania on the Danube River, about 170 km from the river's mouth. The county seat, Brăila city, is one of Romania's largest river ports and has a long history as a Danube trading hub; its old town includes the ruins of the Brăila Fortress (first documented in 1368) and the Maria Filotti Theatre, which once hosted performers such as Sarah Bernhardt and George Enescu. The Small Island of Brăila (Insula Mică a Brăilei), a protected wetland area on the Danube, is compared to the nearby Danube Delta for its birdlife and boating.

May through October offers the mildest conditions for exploring the Danube waterfront and the Small Island of Brăila.

Local buses and minibuses connect the main towns within the county. For rural areas, a car is recommended.

• Braila
• Ianca
• Insuratei
• Faurei
• Viziru
• Chiscani

The Danube gives Brăila a fish-forward take on Romanian cuisine, alongside the region's sarmale (cabbage rolls), mămăligă (polenta), and local țuică (plum brandy).

1. Walk the ruins of the 14th-century Brăila Fortress and the Danube waterfront.
2. See a performance at the historic Maria Filotti Theatre.
3. Take a boat trip through the Small Island of Brăila's protected wetlands.