The Casino of Constanța is a striking symbol of Romania’s Belle Époque. Opened in 1910 on the edge of the Black Sea, it was designed in Art Nouveau style by architect Daniel Renard and quickly became a glamorous meeting place for aristocrats, travelers, and gamblers from across Europe. Over the decades it also witnessed two world wars, political upheaval, and long periods of neglect, leaving it in a haunting state of decay. Today the casino stands as both a testament to faded grandeur and a poignant reminder of the passage of time.
