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Constanța Casino – Casino de Constanța en 1944 (II)📷 Author unknown, Public domain

Constanța Casino

Constanța, Romania

History

An Art Nouveau casino on the seafront promenade of Constanța’s old town, restored after decades of decay. Walk on to the Genoese lighthouse and the Roman mosaic.

The Constanța Casino is an Art Nouveau building on the Black Sea seafront promenade of Constanța, Romania. The present building was inaugurated on 15 August 1910; according to Lonely Planet King Carol I commissioned it, and its architect was Daniel Renard, a Romanian of Swiss descent who had studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. It was preceded by two wooden casinos from 1880 and 1893.

The building served as a gambling venue for 38 years, with interruptions caused by the world wars. After 1948 it was a community centre, from 1960 a restaurant, and in 1990 it closed because of high running costs. Restoration began in January 2020 and was completed in March 2025; on 21 May 2025 it reopened as a cultural building for public events and private functions. According to Agerpres, a visit during Museum Night on 23 May 2026 required a reservation; please check access and times in advance (as of October 2026). Lonely Planet (address: Bulevardul Elisabeta 1) still describes the building as derelict and closed; the restoration has made that outdated. The Genoese Lighthouse stands right next to it.

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Constanța, Romania
Category
History & culture
GPS
44.1708, 28.6628

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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FAQs

Where is Constanța Casino?

Constanța Casino is in Constanța, Romania, at GPS 44.1708, 28.6628. It is about 39 km from Cheia.

Can you camp near Constanța Casino?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tabăra Turist, about 11 km away; within 25 km there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Constanța Casino?

Constanța Casino is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dobruja: the edge of the Danube Delta.

What is there to see near Constanța Casino?

Places worth a stop nearby: Histria Citadel (43 km), Enisala Fortress (81 km), Cape Kaliakra (91 km) and Balchik Palace (94 km).

When is the best time to visit Constanța Casino?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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