Orthodox Cathedral

Constanţa


Constanţa's Orthodox cathedral, built in 1885 in Greco-Roman style, is a beautiful building and worth a peek to admire the dark, sombre interior. In front of the cathedral are some ruins of ancient Tomis.


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