"Braşov - Heart of Transylvania" Brasov by iwys

Brasov Travel Guide: 823 reviews and 1,720 photos

Orthodox church

Braşov is a fortified, medieval town, which no visitor to Romania should miss. It was originally established by the Teutonic knights in the thirteenth century, when it was given the German name, Kronstadt.

Rope Street

Highlights are the fifteenth century Council House in Piaţa Sfatalui, Rope Street, and the Black Church, which is the largest Gothic church in Eastern Europe. You can also wander round the walls and bastions which surround the old town.

Last visit to Brasov: Oct 2007
Intro Updated Dec 31, 2008
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Reviews (23)

Opera Nightlife (1)

Unfortunately Opera Brasov was sold out when I was there, so the nearest I got to an actual performance was hearing the... more travel advice

Brasov Station Transportation (1)

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Best Restaurant in Brasov Restaurants (2)

The retaurant in the basement of the Hotel Bella Musica, is the best in Brasov. It is extremely popular, so make sure... more travel advice

Graft Bastion Things to Do (17)

Graft Bastion is so called because itis located on the banks of the Graft. It is one of the main defensive features of... more travel advice

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Comments (3)

budapest8 Jan 7, 2009 at 7:40 PM Report Abuse

Impressive pictures...and you sure did your homework on all the info and facts..Thx for an informative virtual tour of Brasov, it`s still on my list of places to visit.
hunterV Dec 31, 2008 at 9:49 AM Report Abuse

Ian, your tips are always god and useful, thanks a lot! It's a very picturesque city! I'm sure I would enjoy my visit too!
HORSCHECK Nov 9, 2007 at 1:49 PM Report Abuse

Fabulous start with brilliant photos of Brasov. I was in this lovely city about one month ago.