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Top 10 tourist attractions

structures - ranging from the Dacian settlement on Măgura
Moigrad to the big castrum, the amphitheater, the sanctuary
terrace on Pomăt hill, the small castrum on Citera hill, to the
Roman defence system, waves, ditches and defence walls,
etc., thus the Porolissum Archaeological Complex becoming
one of the largest open-air archaeological museums in Roma-
nia, and the image of Praetoria Gate, a symbol of Sălaj County. Porolissum - Moigrad Archaeological Complex
Porolissum Archaeological Complex - Objectives and warehouses of goods, cargo.
The entrance of the fortification (customs)
The building was intended for the transit and taxation of The fortress on Pomăt Hill: the largest fortress for auxiliary
goods. troops in the Province of Dacia.
The Temple of Bel Amphitheater: one of the largest civil buildings in Dacia, the
The building is located on the left side of the Roman road, co- place where took place various performances.
nnecting the customs building to the castrum. Basilica: landmark located in the civil area, courtroom and
The Roman road that leads to Porta Praetoria of Porolissum business place for merchants.
and also to the fortress is a section of the imperial road linking Forum: Porolissum Town Square located in front of the Ba-
Porolissum, the capital of Dacia Porolissensis of Napoca (Cluj- silica, also a business meeting place.
Napoca), Potaissa (Turda), Apulum (Alba-Iulia) Ulpia Traiana Commander’s home: Place found in the military (fortified)
Sarmizegetusa, Tibiscum (Caransebeş), Drobeta Turnu Severin area - the commander’s home had central heating under the
and over the bridge from Drobeta, to Rome. floor (hypocaust).
Public buildings: commercial spaces, temples. Alongside the immense historical and scientific value, the
Dwellings: residential buildings with commercial areas, cellars site has a great natural landscape value. It is situated in an
outstanding natural setting, with panoramic openings in all
Porolissum - Moigrad Archaeological Complex directions, with Bihor and Maramureș Mountains and even
Turda Gorge visible on clear days.

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