Braila Flights:
Flights to Braila
Brailia is a small port city on the River Danube in the east of Romania, not far from the Moldova and Ukraine borders. You’ll find modern amenities along with many great historical sites within the city, and many natural sights in the surrounding areas.
The Mihail Kogalniceanu International Airport (airport code: CND) in Constanta is the closest airport for flights to Braila. It’s 110 kilometres from Braila and there are regular buses that go between the cities. Many major airlines fly to Constanta from South Africa, all with 2 transfers in their routes. Ethiopian Airlines stops in Addis Ababa and Istanbul, and South African Airways makes their connections in Cairo and Istanbul. Turkish Airlines is another option, with a flight to Braila through Nairobi and Istanbul.
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The Tourist Attractions of Braila:
Church of the Holy Archangels
There are many old churches in Braila, but the Church of the Holy Archangels is one of the most popular to visit as it is the oldest one. It was originally built in 1667 as a mosque but was converted to a church in 1808.
Little Braila Pond Natural Park
Just south of the city is a small natural park that covers a low-lying island in the middle of the Danube River. It does flood every spring, which makes it a typical wetland area similar to the main Danube Delta.
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The Danube Delta is one of the largest wetland areas in the world, and an ideal place to go exploring the local Romanian countryside. This park isn’t far to the east from Braila, and you can go hiking, boating, bird-watching, fishing and more while you are there. The park covers nearly 6,000 sq km so you will have plenty of room to roam.
Danube River
The famous Danube River should not be missed while you are in Braila. You can just walk along the banks, or do some swimming or fishing. You can find the river without too much trouble since it makes up the eastern border of the city.
Braila Museum
Established in 1881, the Braila Museum houses a number of collections that include exhibits from various eras in Latvian history. There are Neolithic tools, ancient Greek artefacts, old coins, military memorabilia and a lot more. The mix of displays makes for a very interesting visit and you can learn more about Braila’s past as well as the whole nation’s history.
Galati
The nearby city of Galati offers another range of tourist attractions if you want to spend the day elsewhere. There are more old churches and museums, but also a large botanical garden and the Garboavele Forest Zoo. Their Natural Sciences Museum complex has a planetarium and an aquarium in their facilities which always makes a fun visit.
When Should You Visit?:
There is a 4-season climate in Braila with hot summers and below-freezing winters. July and August will reach 28C (82F) during the day. The best times to visit would be in the spring or autumn, to have good weather for walking around. Try to plan your trip in April, May, September or October for the best conditions. These months will reach between 17 and 22C (63 to 72F).