The Roman Fort at Titești

Located on the natural border of the province of Lower Dacia, represented by the Olt River, the Roman Fort at Titești was one of the advanced defense points within the Roman fortification system. It was most likely built in the 2nd century AD, during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. 

The role of this fort was to oversee the access route that bypassed the Cozia Massif from the east and to prevent direct attacks from barbarian populations. At the same time, the fort at Titești ensured control of traffic towards Transylvania.

Today, you can only see the traces of the rectangular stone construction, which housed several hundred soldiers at that time. Look around and try to imagine the life of the Roman garrison in this mountainous region!

The Roman military frontier established along the course of the Olt River is called the Alutanus Limes. It included larger or smaller fortifications, which were connected by a road with many branches leading into the province of Dacia. 

The Roman Fort at Titești was located in the mountainous sector of the Alutanus Limes, characterized by small rectangular fortifications, close to each other, and without civilian settlements nearby. 

Alongside the fortresses at Rădăcinești, Bivolari, Racovița, and Copăceni, the fortress at Titești was part of the supplementary defense line established by the Romans to the left of the Olt River.

The enclosure of the fort at Titești had a rectangular shape, occupying an area of only 0.27 hectares. The enclosure wall was 1.5 meters wide and had buttresses on the inside. There were no corner towers. 

The fort had only two gates, positioned on the eastern and western sides. These gates were flanked by stone spurs. 

The headquarters building (principia) stands out for its very small dimensions, with sides measuring 7.90 meters and 4.00 meters, respectively. Its existence led to the assumption that a unified garrison troop stationed at Titești had its own command and standards.

If you have already visited the Roman fort, go to the Titești Village Museum, where you have the opportunity to discover the interior of a traditional house and a traditional Liviștean sheepfold. Also in Titești is the Cemetery of Heroes from the First World War (1916-1918), now a historical monument. 

If you are drawn to mysterious places, on the edge of the forest in Titești, you will find a monolithic block with 12 Maltese crosses. 

Moreover, in the beautiful and enigmatic Loviștea Land, you have much to discover. The landscapes are spectacular, and historical vestiges welcome you everywhere. It is the perfect place for a successful vacation!