Venue
The conference will be held in the Mangalia Cultural Centre.
Web: culturasport.ro
Address: Şoseaua Constanţei, no.5, 905500 Mangalia, Romania
Accommodation
We will soon publish a list of recommended hotels and local accommodations to help you plan your stay.
Reaching Mangalia
Mangalia is accessible by several routes.
The most common option is flying to Henri Coandă International Airport (Otopeni, Bucharest), or to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (Băneasa) then continuing by train. From the airport you can reach Bucharest Central Train Station (see timetable here), where direct trains to Mangalia are available (see timetable at CFR Călători).
A faster alternative from Bucharest is by minibus, with schedules and stations listed here. Travel by car is also convenient, the quickest route being via A2, followed by A4 and DN39 (see map).
Local context & surroundings
A seaside city with a rich cultural and natural heritage
Located on the southwestern coast of the Black Sea, Mangalia is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in Romania. Beyond its scientific relevance for subterranean biology, the city offers a distinctive cultural background and a relaxed seaside atmosphere.
The city provides an environment well suited for informal interaction and networking alongside academic activities.
Visitors can enjoy fine sandy beaches and favorable swimming conditions from June to September, spa and wellness centers using sapropelic mud and mineral waters for balneotherapy, and seaside promenades.
Mangalia is built on the site of the ancient Greek colony Callatis, founded in the 6th century BC. Over the centuries, the city has been shaped by successive Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Romanian influences, resulting in a diverse and layered cultural heritage.
Key historical landmarks include:
Callatis archaeological site, the remains of an ancient fortified Greek city
Esmahan Sultan Mosque, the oldest functioning mosque in Romania (16th century)
