Rock sculpture of Decebalus Chipul lui Decebal
Orșova, Romania
The Rock sculpture of Decebalus is a monumental rock relief located near Orșova, Romania. Standing 55 meters high and carved from stone, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Romania. The sculpture was created by Iosif Constantin Drăgan.
Planning a visit
May through September are the most suitable months to visit, as temperatures are warmest during this period. Daily highs reach 21 °C in May and peak at 27 °C in July and August. The cooler months from November to March feature daily highs between 2 °C and 10 °C and daily lows that frequently drop below freezing. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with May and June seeing the highest number of rainy days at 15 and 14 days respectively, while September and October offer drier conditions with 7 and 8 rainy days.
The sculpture is situated 303 kilometers from Bucharest. Travelers arriving by air can use Craiova International Airport, which is 132 kilometers away. The site is located near other landmarks, allowing for combined visits. Lepenski Vir is 22.9 kilometers away, and Trajan's Bridge is 29.8 kilometers from the sculpture. The sculpture is located in the administrative area of Orșova.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 43 | 40 | 42 | 60 | 64 | 76 | 62 | 51 | 55 | 51 | 52 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
