Băniţa Fortress (Citadel)

On the territory of the Băniţa village  we find  Geto-Dacian Fortress Băniţa , one of the most spectacular Dacian fortresses dating from Burebista’s time. The citadel was rebuilt during the reign of Decebal, but after the Dacian-Roman wars, it was destroyed. It was built in the western limit of the basin Jiu Valley, in the highest area of Bolii Hill .

Due to its location, the fortress offered safety. From the road, Dacian fortress seems to be just a rock, which does not reveal its hidden treasures. Situated between three hills, it blocked the access to Sarmizegetusa Regia…