Romania's Constanța County Council has announced the signing of a funding contract for a new €23 million aquarium project, financed through the Southeast Regional Program 2021–2027.
The new aquarium, situated at 255 Mamaia Boulevard within the Constanța Natural Sciences Museum Complex, is set to be the largest in the Balkans.
It will cover four levels with tanks dedicated to the Planetary Ocean and the Black Sea, an underwater tunnel, a penguin habitat, thematic exhibitions, a conference room, a library, and a café.
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An investment for the coast
Florin Mitroi, president of the County Council, highlighted the project's significance for the county's growth, estimating it will be finished in 24 months, by December 2029.
This investment aims to upgrade the infrastructure of the Museum Complex of Natural Sciences and enhance the county's reputation as a tourist and educational hotspot on the Black Sea.
"The new Aquarium is an important investment for the coast and for Constanța County," says Enache Bucovală, president of OMD Constanța County.
"People who come to the sea also need places they can visit with their families, regardless of the weather or the time of year. This project can bring more tourists, make the vacation more interesting and help hotels, restaurants and other local businesses.
"The Romanian Riviera is gradually completing its offer, and this is the direction in which we must continue."
Elsewhere in Romania, Therme Bucharest is attracting a growing number of international guests amid a growing trend for immersive wellness experiences.
Last year, plans were also announced for Dracula Land, a new €1 billion theme park destination in Romania. Located near Bucharest, the 160-hectare project is described as an entertainment, retail and technology destination.
The development includes the 780,000-square-metre Dracula Land theme park with six themed areas and more than 40 major attractions.
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