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Ancient Drastar

Античен Дръстър

Roman Durostorum and medieval Drastar survive in fragments beneath and around modern Silistra near the Danube.

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Visiting advice

Begin in the archaeological museum because the remains are dispersed, and check access to the Roman tomb separately.

Bulgarian food

Local food

Local food →

Danube fish soup · fried carp · Dobrudzha bread · apricot rakia

Danube fish soupfried carpDobrudzha breadapricot rakia
RakiaMatti Blume / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Fruit spirit · aperitif

Rakia

Bulgaria's strong fruit spirit appears in grape, plum, apricot, quince and other regional forms.

What's in it Fermented fruit distilled into a clear or barrel-aged spirit; strength can be high.
Shopska saladViktorija N. Ivanov / Wikimedia Commons
Salad · vegetarian

Shopska salad

The classic first order: tomatoes, cucumber and peppers under a generous snowy layer of white brined cheese.

What's in it Tomatoes, cucumber, roasted or fresh pepper, onion, parsley and sirene cheese.
BanitsaBiso / Wikimedia Commons
Breakfast · pastry

Banitsa

Crisp filo layers wrapped around eggs, yogurt and white cheese—a warm Bulgarian breakfast staple.

What's in it Filo pastry, eggs, yogurt, sirene cheese and butter or oil.
TaratorSumit Surai / Wikimedia Commons
Cold soup · vegetarian

Tarator

A cooling yogurt and cucumber soup served cold—simple, fresh and especially popular in summer.

What's in it Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, walnuts, water and a little oil.
KavarmaJeroen Kransen / Wikimedia Commons
Slow-cooked main

Kavarma

Rich meat and vegetables slowly cooked with paprika and savory, often arriving sizzling in a clay pot.

What's in it Pork or chicken, onion, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and spices.
KebapcheBiso / Wikimedia Commons
Grill · street favorite

Kebapche

Seasoned minced meat shaped into long rolls and grilled over high heat for a smoky crust.

What's in it Minced pork or mixed meat, cumin, black pepper and salt.
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Public transport

Силистра

Bus / metro BDZ train times

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Directions

Public transport

Buses and trains

First reach Silistra bus station by train or intercity bus. Confirm the local bus in advance; when it does not match your return time, pre-book a licensed taxi for the last kilometres.

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Nearby places

Дунавска Силистра и ДуросторумJuju13620 · CC BY-SA 4.0Silistra

Silistra Danube & Durostorum

Дунавска Силистра и Дуросторум

Roman remains, a green river park and layers of frontier history meet at Bulgaria's eastern Danube edge.

Read the guide Резерват СребърнаSvik at Bulgarian Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Srebarna

Srebarna Nature Reserve

Резерват Сребърна

A UNESCO wetland shelters pelicans and many migratory birds beside the Danube.

Read the guide Крепост Меджиди табияIzvora · Public domainSilistra

Medzhidi Tabiya Fortress

Крепост Меджиди табия

A preserved Ottoman fortification crowns a hill above Silistra and the Danube plain.

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