# Ibida Fortress [Romania](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/attractions) › [Dobruja](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/region/dobrogea) › [Tulcea County](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/county/tulcea) › [Slava Rusă](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/locality/slava-rusa) > Roman and early Byzantine walls and towers on the edge of Slava Rusă, in an ancient town crossed by the Slava stream. **At a glance:** Fortresses and fortifications in Slava Rusă, Tulcea County. Ticket: Free. The visit takes 45 min. Information verified on 11 November 2026. ## Key facts - **Opening hours:** The open-air site can be visited throughout the year. - **Ticket:** Free - **Visit duration:** 45 min — the sectors with walls - **With kids:** Yes — take care on uneven ground - **Best season:** April – October — in dry weather - **Address:** Western edge of the village, in the Slava valley, Slava Rusă, Tulcea County - **Coordinates:** 44.85487, 28.59034 - **Website:** https://www.arheologie-ibida.eu/ - **Wikipedia:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libida - **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6542263 - **Categories:** [Fortresses and fortifications](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/fortresses-and-fortifications), [Monuments and historic sites](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/monuments-and-historic-sites) ## About Ibida Fortress Ibida Fortress, also known as Libida, stands on the western edge of Slava Rusă village in central Dobruja. The Roman and early Byzantine town covered around 24 hectares. Its enclosure wall was about two kilometres long, with 24 towers and three gates. The Slava stream crossed the fortress and continued east through the present-day settlement. The fortification was linked to a secondary enclosure on Harada Hill, which reinforced the town's defences. Archaeological investigations have uncovered gates, towers, houses and traces of a basilica. Much of the ancient town lies beneath the modern village, while the accessible remains are spread across several sectors. ### What to see West of the village, stretches of stone wall and tower foundations survive. The excavated areas reveal the thickness of the walls and the junctions between the enclosures. The ruins lie among fields and the low hills of the Babadag Plateau. ### Before you go This is an open-air archaeological site with uneven ground. Visit in daylight and respect the boundaries of the excavation areas. ## Don't miss - Stretches of enclosure wall and tower foundations. - Masonry exposed in the archaeological sectors west of the village. - The fields and low hills surrounding the ruins. ## Good to know before you go ### Getting there From Slava Rusă, follow the signs towards the fortress on the western edge of the village. The final stretch to the walls is on foot. ### Rules Keep to the access paths and stay clear of the excavations. Do not climb the walls or move stones or other objects from the site. Shoes with good grip, water and sun protection are useful. ## Details - **Construction period:** Roman and early Byzantine periods - **Founder:** the Romans - **State of preservation:** archaeological ruins - **Historical period:** Antiquity - **Civilisation:** Roman, early Byzantine ## Frequently asked questions about Ibida Fortress **How much is a ticket to Ibida Fortress?** Admission to Ibida Fortress is free. **How long does a visit to Ibida Fortress take?** A visit to Ibida Fortress takes about 45 min (the sectors with walls). **Can you visit Ibida Fortress with kids?** Yes, Ibida Fortress is suitable for children (take care on uneven ground). **How do I get to Ibida Fortress?** Ibida Fortress is located at Western edge of the village, in the Slava valley, Slava Rusă, Tulcea County. 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