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The modem town of Tumu Severin has a relatively new history. If it is to be compared to other Romanian towns. It made its appearance on the map of our country and on that of the world following General Pavel Kiseleffs decree on the 22nd of April, 1833. The town got its name from the majestic remains of the Severin Fortress which used to look down the Danube and surrounding region at some ancient times. It was erected following a pre-established plan, with wide streets falling perpendicularly onto the Danube or running parallel to it.
The town of Tumu Severin which is situated on the Danube and
was engaged in commercial activities became one of the modern towns of Romania
about the 1900s. Because it was bom Since 1990, the mayoralty of the municipal town of Turnu Severin has resumed the festival dedicated to the days of the town and its patron saint. They had been interrupted after the Second World War. The days- of Severin take place every year on the 22nd and 23rd of April when the birthday of the town and the religious feast day of its patron saint are being celebrated. Year after year, the festival has been more and more extensive and better prepared-
The festivals have included scientific debates and symposiums dedicated to the history of the town, feasts, exhibitions, contests, parades of old costumes or of those belonging to the Mehedinti district, musical performances, dances, fire works and, most of all, a lot of good mood. Almost the entire population of the town has attended such activities enthusiastically. They have had outstanding guests, both from Romania and from abroad. Every year, various officials from the twin town of Orly (France) and from many other European cities and towns on the Danube take part in the town festival with particular and renewed pleasure.
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