Severin Medieval Fortress: enhancing cultural heritage through restoration and preservation

With stunning views over the largest river on the continent from a hilltop ledge that once made it easy to defend against attackers, its privileged position prompted Severin Medieval Fortress to be viewed asa gateway from the Danube to Central Europe more than 400 years ago.
The citadel’s history is intertwined with that of several prominent Romanian rulers from the era. The fortress was conquered by Soliman the Magnificent in 1524, who, after the Battle of Mohacs in 1526, ordered it to be demolished and the stones to be used to build other fortresses south of the Danube.
During the project, the fortress walls were restored and a tourist pavilion was built, allowing tourists to visit the medieval fortress, the two pavilions in the courtyard, the wall surrounding the fortress, the bridge and the park.
Once inside the walls of the citadel, visitors are faced with a huge block of stone that once served as the defence tower. Inside the fortress, there is a glass tourist pavilion, which contrasts sharply with the stone walls of the fortress. The pavilion was built using European funds and is a modern tourist space where visitors can learn about the history of the fortress.
The fortress is also home to a ruined church, which oscillated from Orthodox to Catholic over the years, depending on the predominant religion in the fortress at the time. As they continue to explore the fortress, visitors will encounter an incredible view of the River Danube from the hilltop.