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Brasov is a small, charming town in the heart of Transylvania. During our trip, it was our base, from where we made forays to attractions in different parts of the country..
And now I invite you to walk with us
along the streets of Brasov.
You can start our walk directly from our hotel :) Villa Crocus in Poiana Brasov - a ski resort above the city that is not crowded in the off-season.
Most of the time we were the only guests in the entire hotel :)
It is better to get to the city from Poiana. Walking along the serpentines is unsafe and takes a very long time... But here we are in the city.
Gate of St. Catherine. Old entrance to the fortified center of Brasov. Four small turrets at the corners mean that the ruler of the city had the right to impose the death penalty.
There is an entrance for vehicles nearby :)
One of the city's attractions: the narrowest street in Europe - Thread Street. Its width is a little more than a meter, length - about 80.
The main attraction of Brasov: the Black Church. It is called the largest Gothic church between Istanbul and Vienna. Difficult to define, but the church is still impressive!
There is a monument to Johannes Honterus near the church. Born in Brasov, he became a famous preacher of Lutheranism and initiator of the Reformation in Transylvania.
The real name of the Black Church is St. Mary's Church. It was built in the 14th century, and it received the name Chernaya after a fire that occurred during the Turkish War in 1689.
City Hall of Brasov. On the facade you can see the city's coat of arms - a crown with roots.
The original name of the city was Corona. Subsequently, it changed its names several times, and among them were such as Stefanopolis, Kronstadt, Stalin (!) and, now again, Brasov.
Now the entire center of Brasov belongs to tourists. Shops, restaurants, city cafes.. Even the musical accompaniment has an unexpectedly Latin American quality:)
The City Hall of Brasov is the Romanian name for the city government. Previously, the Palace of Justice was located here.
The building is not very remarkable, but in the rays of the evening sun everything is so picturesque...
We wanted to have a snack at a hunting restaurant. We had one reason for this...
Here we could try bear meat :) It turned out that bears on the street are not a joke at all. Romania has the largest population of wild bears in Europe, and in the vicinity of Brasov there are even more of them than can be fed in natural conditions!
Here, in fact, is the bear :) And, of course, with hominy! In general, in Romania they believe in hominy! :) By the way, the bear tasted just like lean beef))
However, all the food was very tasty and the ambiance was inviting. Although, for my taste, a stuffed hunter is already too much :)
These are not the outskirts of the city. More precisely, the outskirts of the center. Historical part. Despite some dilapidation, the streets make a pleasant impression...
As you approach Town Hall Square, of course, the facade of the city becomes more “ceremonial”.
The streets look clean and elegant. I would like to visit here in winter - it certainly looks like a Christmas fairy tale.
And here we are again on the square. Previously, at the top, on the mountain, where the letters of the “Hollywood” name of the city now stand, there was a small fortress that was part of the city’s defense complex.
And here is another church on Town Hall Square. Romanian Orthodox Council.
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On the way, we stop at an observation deck above the city. You can clearly see where the historical city ends and more modern development begins.
“At home” a fireplace and a hot dinner await us. The hostess personally accepts our wishes, whatever we would like. Then her loud orders to the cook are heard from the kitchen :)
But we still have a lot of interesting things to see in Romania! And last but not least - Bran, the famous Dracula castle, which is located not far from Brasov. About him - in!
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Vila Crocus.
Along the streets of Brasov.
Fried bear.
From the observation deck...
Historical center of Brasov.
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The road from Sibiu to Brasov is unremarkable and faceless, just about two hours and you are in Brasov. By Romanian standards, and not only that, Brasov is a large city - 277 thousand inhabitants.
The first thing that catches your eye is the dirt and disorganization. A huge crowd of taxi drivers, shouting and fussing, is trying to fool visitors, unerringly catching strangers. Prices are above the ceiling in the naive hope of a fool. I pass several bawling enthusiasts, immediately reduce the requested amount by three times and calmly leave.
Walls of Old Brasov with observation tower.
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Don’t believe anyone that Brasov is the Romanian Salzburg, they are similar, like the wives of the mayors of Muhosransk and Windsor. A completely nondescript, incompetently built new city follows you with a silent reproach all the way, right up to the historical center, which, like shagreen leather, has shrunk catastrophically. Unsettledness, abandonment, disadvantage, despondency, devastation - these are the feelings that arise spontaneously and are difficult to overcome.
The remains of the Old Town are small, but fairly well preserved, more in spite of than according to someone's good will.
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Conventionally, with a stretch, I would define it in a circle from the White Church to the City Hall along Eroilor Boulevard. From the same boulevard begins a pedestrian street leading directly to the heart of the Old Town - Republicii. Past the Black Church to the Church of St. Nicholas and the base of Mount Timpa with the Hollywood inscription "Brasov".
Whatever they say, both in size and condition it is much less impressive than the “old town” of Sibiu or Sighisoara. All this is still accompanied by some kind of unkemptness, as if the city authorities do not care about this.
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Along the base of Mount Tympa there are remains of a fortress wall and several watchtowers, but they are practically not used as tourist sites. Along the mountain and on the mountain a beautiful forest has been preserved, partially converted into a very beautiful but neglected park that requires cleaning and maintenance. The Black Church is impressive - the Church of St. Mary with a wonderful organ, which regularly hosts excellent concerts. The Church of St. Nicholas is beyond all praise, the most beautiful church of many that I have seen.
Entrance gate, Church of St. Nicholas.
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Church of St. Nicholas (Romanian: Biserica Sfântul Nicolae) is a Romanian Orthodox church in Brasov, in the historical district of Shkei.
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Brasov has a very beautiful synagogue, built at the beginning of the 20th century.
It must be emphasized that the Romanians are very tolerant and even in the most troubled and harsh times, Antonescu and Ceausescu did not incite religious wars.
On the hill dominating Brasov, the old citadel, built in the 16th century, is well preserved. The fortress is difficult to get to, but worth it.
Entrance to the citadel.
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The central square of the Old Town and the surrounding buildings are in good condition; the Town Hall building houses a historical museum with an interesting exhibition. There is also a beautiful old Orthodox church here. Everything as a whole creates the illusion of a functioning medieval city. On the square and surrounding streets there are numerous cafes and restaurants, with a wide variety of cuisines to suit every taste. The prices are very reasonable, and the quality is comparable to any European one.
There are a lot of different boutiques and shops, as well as various souvenirs.
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In general, what is striking in Romania is the complete absence, excuse the intolerance, of any rabble, both local and alien, so characteristic of, say, France, Italy, Spain, England and that appeared in Germany. I’m just keeping quiet about Athens - this is Africa. To be honest, not only are homeless people and drunks not visible, even the gypsies, whom everyone mentions, do not stand out as anything special, there are no beggars and wretches. There are no hooligans or brawlers to be seen, no crowds of teenagers whose appearance would inspire fear.
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Romania is transforming - this is obvious, but Brasov, unlike its neighbors Sibiu and Sighisoara, shows how much depends on citizens and those who lead citizens. Disappointment is the feeling you experience when you see missed opportunities, but hope is an indestructible feeling inherent in a person, which does not allow him to calm down, which forces him to look for new, better ways to a decent life, relying on the historical experience of his ancestors.
Old stream.
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Forest near Mount Tempa.
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An ancient well in the citadel.
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In the old forest.
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View of the Black Church.
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Black Church.
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Pedestrian street Republicii in Brasov.
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Orthodox Church on the old main square of Brasov.
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Synagogue in Brasov.
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In the Brasov Synagogue.
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Primaria Brasov.
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White church.
Located in the heart of Romania, the city of Brasov is called the Romanian Salzburg. The Gothic quarters of the old city make a strong impression. A special place among cultural monuments is occupied by the famous Black Church, the largest temple in the area between Vienna and Istanbul.
At the beginning of the 13th century, the Saxons colonized Brasov, discovering a strong Romanian community here. The origins of Brasov as a city are lost in the dark period of the Middle Ages. The first written mentions of the city take us back to 1235, when the city was called nothing less than CORONA. It was located on the site of the present Black Church. Later, the city was referred to as Brasco, Brasso, Stephanopolis, Kronstadt, and finally Brasov. So far, the most famous names of the city are the last two from the list. Due to its geographical location and strong ties with Moldova and Wallachia, the city rapidly developed its economy, becoming one of the most important centers in all of Transylvania.
The Black Church, also called St. Mary's Church, is a Lutheran church of southeastern Transylvania. Built by the Transylvanian Saxons, the structure is the largest Gothic-style building in the country.
Mary and Jesus (sculptures on the outside of the church)
The Black Church is 89 meters long and 38 meters high. The height of the church from the lowest to the highest point is 65 meters. The only bell tower houses a six-ton bell, the largest in Romania. In addition, the church has an organ of 4,000 pipes, created in 1839 by master Karl Buchholz, and a large collection of Anatolian carpets brought by traders in the Middle Ages.
As a result, the building is an example of late Gothic: a basilica of three naves of equal height. This is what all the cathedrals and castles in Germany looked like, where many architects and builders were from. The church has much in common with the cathedral in Sebes, the Church of St. Michael in Cluj-Napoca and the Dominican Church in Kosice. Catholic services ceased during the Reformation, when, under the influence of the sermons of Johannes Honterus, the bulk of the parishioners converted to Lutheranism. Today, a monument to the reformer is erected next to the building. The building was significantly destroyed by Austrian troops during the Great Turkish War. Since then the church has been called black. After the fire of 1689, the church was restored with the participation of masons from Danzig, who made significant alterations in the Baroque style. The original architecture of the building was then greatly modified in the 18th century.
One of the attractions of Brasov is the longest and narrowest street.
Here you can also see a Christian church, where different styles are intertwined and which is located in the depths of a block of houses.
Christian Church in Brasov. Styles are mixed: Christianity, Catholicism, East.
The center of Brasov is similar to the Old Arbat in Moscow. Street in the style of old architecture. In general, it’s better to see it all with your own eyes than to tell it about it.
Modern Brasov is a large industrial and tourist center, one of the most visited places in Romania. The city is famous not only for its rich past and cultural monuments, but also for recent historical events: it was here that the first popular uprising against the Ceausescu regime began in 1987
In the vicinity of Brasov (30 km from the city) there is another famous attraction that serves as a real magnet for tourists - Bran Castle, better known as “Dracula’s Palace”. It is believed that this monumental structure once belonged to Vlad the Impaler, a medieval prince commonly associated with the world's most famous vampire. However, in fact, Tepes was only a prisoner of this castle; in 1462 he was thrown into its dungeon. In 1920, Bran was presented to the English Queen Mary, the wife of King Ferdinand I. She made the palace her residence. Nowadays the Museum of Feudal Art is located here. Despite its gloomy reputation, the castle does not make a frightening impression. It is very beautiful and, thanks to its whitewashed walls and high towers, resembles a fairy-tale palace.
In addition to its historical attractions, Brasov is also famous for the resort town of Payana Brasov, located 13 km from the city. This small village was founded in 1895 as a vacation spot for city residents; in 1906 it became a ski resort, which over time gained fame as the most famous, elite and most beautiful ski center in the country. Within the resort there are 8 ski slopes equipped with 5 lifts. There are also many entertainment and sports facilities: an Olympic stadium for athletics, an Olympic skating rink, swimming pools, various sports fields, saunas, an equestrian center, restaurants, bars, discos, paintball courts and much more. Buses run here regularly from Brasov. The recreational complex of Brasov is represented by 2–4* hotels. Private hotels, boarding houses, cozy villas and cottages for family and youth holidays are also popular. As a rule, there are no vacancies in local hotels during the high season.
The resort has 12 ski slopes ranging in length from 300 to 3420m. The resort has a large capacity gondola lift (which takes you to the very top within 20 minutes), several drag lifts and chair lifts.
Ski slopes are located at altitudes of 1000 m - 1700 m.
You are convinced that in Brasov, as in all of Romania, there are places worth visiting, there is something to see - you will certainly be satisfied!
The Romanian city of Brasov is located in the center of the country. This is the main and largest city of the historical region of Tsara Birsei, one of the oldest cities in the country with a centuries-old history. Among its fifteen districts is the popular Carpathian ski resort Poiana Brasov. Today the city of 275 thousand is a significant economic center for the country.
More than four dozen large enterprises produce trucks and tractors, spare parts for them, electrical cables, cement, fabrics, food and other products.
There are many sights of different historical periods surrounded by amazing Carpathian nature. All this attracts thousands of Romanian and foreign tourists here, who meet here with the hospitality and attention of the local residents.
In 1559, in order to strengthen the defense of the city, a gate was built, which received the name of the monastery of St. Catherine that once stood on this site. This structure with the Brasov coat of arms above the entrance has three floors and four small turrets at the corners.
They are symbols of the city's legal independence and the right to impose the death penalty. This was the only entrance to the city that the Romanians living behind the fortress wall could use at that time. Today there is a museum here.
In the 19th century, due to an increase in traffic flow through the city, a gate was built, which received the name of the surrounding area. Their construction began by order of the Austrian Emperor Francis I, who was passing through Brasov. The gate is built in a classical style with three spans and resembles a triumphal arch. Vehicles moved through the largest span, pedestrians moved through others. After their construction, passage through the nearby Catherine Gate was closed.
This high, picturesque mountain above Brasov has long served the ancestors of the Romanians and Roman legionnaires as a place to worship their gods. Most of it is a nature reserve.
Local residents and tourists love to climb to the observation deck located at the top to admire the city and its surroundings. It takes an hour to overcome a mountain path with many sharp turns surrounded by beautiful nature. You can get there in a few minutes in a comfortable cable car cabin.
Among the picturesque Carpathian mountains in the vicinity of Brasov is the Peles Palace, named after the river flowing underneath it. Its construction began at the end of the 19th century and was completed at the beginning of the next.
The castle's exquisite architecture masterfully mixes different styles. The interiors of the palace are a collection of high-quality works of art. These include carved furniture, doors and ceilings, numerous works of art, unique collections of weapons and dishes. The castle is surrounded by a huge luxurious park.
This clifftop castle is often named after Dracula. There is a legend that the famous commander Vlad Tepes-Dracula often hunted in the surrounding mountains and spent the night here.
The castle is famous for the fact that in the Middle Ages it was built by local residents at their own expense in exchange for exempting them from taxes for several centuries. It has four levels, numerous halls and corridors, which are mysterious labyrinths. At the beginning of the 20th century, residents of the town of Bran gave the castle to the Romanian Queen Maria, who established a royal residence in it.
Location: Strada General Traian Moșoiu - 24.
A twenty-minute drive from Brasov is the city of Rasnov with a population of 16 thousand. It is famous for its impregnable fortress, which was built by the knights of the Teutonic Order in 1215.
According to one legend, when there was an acute shortage of water in the city, two previously captured Turks were forced to dig a well. After this they were promised to be released. However, when the well is deep 62 meters was dug up and the prisoners were killed. During excavations carried out in recent years, the bones of two people were discovered at the bottom of the well.
In 1495, the first school building in Romania was built in a small square next to the Church of St. Nicholas. The teachers there were priests who served in the church. Today a local priest also gives a fascinating tour of this school.
Here you can see a rich collection of ancient books and other unique masterpieces of Romanian culture. The first Romanian grammar appeared in this place, and the first books in Romanian were printed. The museum houses the original first Russian-language Bible, printed by Ivan Fedorov.
Location: Piata Unirii 2-3.
It is installed in a small well-groomed square with an abundance of flowers, called the Park of Heroes. Symbolizes the events that took place in Romania in 1987. Then thousands of workers and city residents protested against wage delays and mass layoffs. To suppress the riot, significant police and security forces were brought into the city. The uprising was brutally suppressed. Dozens of people died. Such actions led to the removal from power and execution of dictator Ceausescu. The monument resembles a huge memorial basket with flowers.
This modern ski resort is one of the districts of Brasov. It became a winter resort at the beginning of the 20th century. International and national winter sports competitions are held here, for which excellent conditions and modern infrastructure have been created.
Today it is a respectable resort place with fashionable hotels, expensive restaurants, luxurious villas, nightclubs and other entertainment.
The decoration of the Old Town in Brasov is the Town Hall Square. In its center is the medieval town hall building with a very beautiful clock tower. It houses the city museum.
The square is surrounded by perfectly preserved buildings built in past centuries. Today there are many shops, cafes and souvenir shops. A very beautiful Orthodox cathedral was erected on the square in 1896, where wedding ceremonies are performed on Saturdays.
The narrowest street in the city in Romanian sounds like “Strada Sforii”, which means “Rope Street”. Its greatest width is 135 cm, and at its narrowest point – 111 cm. The length of the street is 80 meters.
It was built in the Middle Ages as a special passage for firefighters. Like an ordinary street, it is covered with paving stones. The windows of some houses overlook it. In the dark it is illuminated by lanterns. At the beginning of the 21st century it was restored and is an interesting tourist attraction.
St. Mary's Lutheran Church, often called the Black Church, is the largest Gothic-style structure in the country. It was built in the Middle Ages by the Saxons who lived in Transylvania. Saint Mary is considered the heavenly patron of the city.
The church received the name “Black” after a fire. The length of the temple is 89 meters and the width is 38 meters. The only bell tower is 65 meters high. It contains a bell unique to Romania, weighing six tons. The church has a German-made organ with four thousand pipes. The interiors are richly decorated.
Location: Curtea Johannes Honterus - 1.
This Gothic-style Romanian Orthodox church was built in the Middle Ages. The Russian Empress Elizaveta Petrovna donated funds to him for the construction of a clock tower, chapel and narthex.
Catherine II donated icons, religious objects made of valuable metals, church books and money to the temple. The Church of St. Nicholas was eventually rebuilt in Baroque style. Its interior features a richly decorated iconostasis and frescoes by the famous Romanian artist Misu Popa.
Location: Piața Unirii - 1.
This very beautiful structure, which is often called a high tower, was attached to the city hall building in the Middle Ages. At first it was called a watchtower or a tower of trumpeters, who gave a signal in case of danger.
With its 48-meter height, it dominates the low buildings of the Old Town. Today, the clock tower is an important landmark in the city. When darkness falls, it is romantically illuminated.
The city of Brasov is one of the most visited places by tourists in Transylvania. The city is located at the foot of the “horseshoe” of the Carpathians, on its inner side. Brasov is one of seven cities in modern Romania, founded in the Middle Ages by “German (or rather Saxon) colonists.” A brief historical background and basic information about the city can be found. Below is a description of what the city is like today and what impression it makes.
For some reason, information about the population of Brasov differs in different sources. Somewhere you can find information that the population of Brasov is about 280 thousand inhabitants, somewhere over 300 thousand, there are sources that mention Brasov as the second most populous city in Romania after Bucharest. It feels like while being the second city in the country in terms of population and infrastructure, Brasov clearly doesn’t hold up, but as a tourist center in Romania, the city is probably even the first.
The development of Brasov can be divided into four zones:
The historical center is a part of the city located directly under Mount Tampa (altitude about 1000 meters above sea level), bounded on three sides by preserved city walls and with two- to three-story buildings with tiled roofs and the main attractions of the city - the town hall building, the Black Church , watchtowers;
Buildings of the 19th - early 20th centuries, located north and southwest of the historical center. It consists of small two- to three-story houses (less representative than in the historical center) and private cottage-type houses;
Development of the second half of the 20th century, mainly 70s - 80s. For the most part, these are apartment buildings from 5 to 9 floors. There are also higher ones. The main color is grey. The facades require cosmetic repairs, but not very much. Compared to many apartment buildings in Bucharest, Brasov apartment buildings are less in need of interior renovations. There is no ongoing construction on a large scale in Brasov. (Except for newly opened and under construction shopping centers). In residential areas with multi-apartment buildings, there is generally nothing for city guests to do - these areas are completely identical and there is nothing worth visiting in them;
Retail areas and industrial zones. On the outskirts of the city there are shopping centers such as Metro, etc. In the city itself and on the outskirts there are areas where industrial enterprises are located.
There is a little confusion with the concept of city center in Brasov. It seems that the historical part should be the center of the city in the usual sense. The “body” of city government, the City Hall, is located in Brasov near the historical center. However, the residents of Brasov themselves, represented by taxi drivers, waiters in cafes, etc. The railway station area is considered the city center. That is, if you ask a taxi driver to take you to the center, he will take you to the station area. What this concept of a center is connected with is not very clear - well, yes, the houses in the station area are higher, there are a couple of shopping centers, but there are no administrative buildings, and indeed no attributes inherent in city centers.
The railway station in Brasov is combined with the Avtogara-1 bus station and is located quite far in terms of the city from the historical center - about three kilometers. This location is most likely explained by the fact that the historical center is located directly under the slopes of the Carpathians, under Mount Tampa, and the station is located in the flat part of the city. The terrain probably did not allow the construction of the railway line closer to the historical center.
Train station in Brasov
Near the train station there are several taxi stands and the terminus of many bus routes. There is a trolleybus line a block from the train station. The trolleybus has been spotted in the city several times. Apparently there are few trolleybus routes in the city. No trolleybus was spotted either near the historical center or to the north of it, near the Avtogara-2 suburban bus station. Bus routes in the city are well organized and are easy for city guests to navigate. At each stop there is a timetable and route diagrams. The availability of a schedule is not very relevant - from 6 am to 11 pm buses run quite regularly, about four to five times per hour. Bus times always correspond to the schedule.
From the train station to the historical center you can take bus number 4. It arrives at a major terminus of several routes "LivadaPostei" From this stop, anywhere in the historical center is within walking distance. The cost of travel in public transport is 1.5RON(approximately 15 RUB). It’s better not to ride as a hare (experiments were carried out), expensive fines (45RON ~ 450 RUB), the probability of getting caught by controllers is very high. Tickets are sold at special kiosks and machines at each stop.
Near the stop " Livada Postei »
The historical center is a conditional trapezoid lying between Mount Tampa and the hill opposite the mountain. This conditional trapezoid looks approximatelylike this . The dimensions of the trapezoid of the historical center are small: the smaller base is about 150 meters, the larger one is about 900 meters, the sides are about a kilometer long. On the side sides the city walls are completely preserved, on the smaller base the city walls are partially preserved, on the larger base there are no city walls. Between the “bases of the trapezoid” there are three streets along which there is vehicular traffic. Almost all other streets of the historical center (with the exception of two streets) can be driven by car, but in fact there is no traffic, in fact they are almost pedestrian. There are two streets along which you cannot drive in the historical center: 1) Republic Street (StradaRepublici) (from the city hall to the City Hall (“The City Hall” in Romania is something like a city council/prefecture/mayor’s office, in general, an “organ” of city government)) – since it is pedestrian; 2)StradaStorii, positioned as one of the narrowest streets in Europe. Along the city walls, on the outside, there are pedestrian areas for walking.
It is most convenient to start exploring the historical part of the city from the “smaller base of the trapezoid” of the historical center. Several city gates are located in this part.
The first is the Skei Gate, named after the area of the same name, adjacent to the historical center from the southwest. A street with vehicular traffic passes through this gate. A more interesting city gate, Catherine's Gate, is located a little to the left. The guidebooks declare that this is a gate from the second half of the 16th century, although, more likely, it seems that they were simply recreated according to the original descriptions (they look too good and new for medieval fortifications). There is currently no entrance to the historical center through the Catherine Gate, but only a pedestrian passage, after passing through which you find yourself in one of the courtyards between the houses.
Skei Gate
Catherine's Gate
If you walk along the fortress wall from the Skei Gate, towards Mount Tympa, on the left you will see the Weavers' Bastion, the best preserved part of the old fortifications (dating from the 15th century). Towers and bastions in Transylvanian cities founded by Saxon colonists are often named after merchant guilds. The naming of towers or bastions after the names of trade guilds suggests that in the Middle Ages, in these fortifications, during an attack on the city by enemies of the state (in relation to medieval Transylvania, these were mainly Turks), representatives of one or another gathered for shelter and defense from attacks on the city guilds. Now inside the bastion there is a historical museum, which contains weapons from the city walls, historical documents and models.
Bastion of the Weavers
Between the Skei Gate and the Weavers' Bastion, inside the city walls, there is a stadium with a tennis club.
Stadium with tennis club in the historical center of Brasov
If you move inside the historical center along the streetPortaShcheifrom the Skei gate, about 50 meters from the gate on the right there will be a beautiful building of the Brasov City Synagogue. On the gate of the Brasov synagogue there is a sign that the Brasov Jewish community consists of approximately two hundred people. That is, less than one percent of the population. At the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century, the Jewish population of Romania was large. There were cities where more than half of the inhabitants were represented by the Jewish population. The World War, Antonescu, and the impoverishment of the country under socialism contributed to the fact that there was almost no Jewish population left in Romania. A fraction of a percent, like in Brasov, is still a lot compared to other cities. All that remains of Romanian Jews are beautiful synagogues in the cities, and numerous groups of Israeli tourists. There were many groups of Israeli tourists in Transylvania. Most likely, these groups consist of those who were either born in the territory of modern Romania, or whose parents/grandfathers came from Transylvania, Moldavia or Wallachia.
City Synagogue in Brasov
A few houses from the synagogue to the right of the streetPortaShcheithe narrowest street in the city leavesAStradaStorii. Somewhere on the Internet you can find references to the fact that this is the narrowest street in Europe - this is not true, there are narrower streets.StradaStorii– simply the narrowest street in Brasov. It was built for some kind of craft technical process, in which a narrow street was needed.
Strada Storii
If you turn not onto “the very street of the city”, but to the right, you will come to the façade of the architectural symbol and dominant feature of the historical center of Brasov – the Black Church.
The Black Church is the largest Gothic-style architectural structure in Southeast Europe. It was built by the Saxons in the 14th-15th centuries. The structure received its modern name “Black” in the 17th century, after a fire. The Black Church has an organ and organ concerts are held daily. The Black Church is generally the architectural dominant of the historical part of Brasov; it is visible from almost everywhere - both inside the historical part of the city and from above - from Mount Tampa and from the observation platforms of the Black and White Towers.
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It is not possible to photograph the Black Church from in front of its façade - the building is too high, and there is nowhere to go - around the house. In this regard, the building is photographed from other places in the city - from the observation deck of the Black Tower and from Mount Tampa.
Black Church - view from the facade from below
After going around the Black Church you can go to Sfatuli Square (it is also sometimes called by its old name - Market Square). On the sides the square is surrounded by two to three-story houses with high attics and large basements (probably the size of the attics and basements was made large during construction in order to store goods that were planned to be sold on the Market Square). In the center of the square is the city hall building. The height of the town hall is approximately 50 meters. Now the town hall building houses the Brasov History Museum. From the southwest of the square the back side of the Black Church is visible. In the houses located on the square there are many cafes and restaurants - from fast food to expensive restaurants. Most cafes have “summer verandas” - tables on the square.
Pl. Sfatulia and City Hall
In the historical part of Brasov there is also a wide pedestrian street -Strad A Repubicii. It leads from the square where the town hall is located to the City Hall. OnStrad A Repubiciithere are many cafes, both street and inside houses, shops, boutiques, etc. In general, a standard Arbat. It’s interesting to wander the streets of the historical center of Brasov for about an hour, looking at the houses. The space doesn’t seem to be that big, there don’t seem to be any identical houses.
Streets and houses of the historical center of Brasov
To the south of the historical center behind the city wall there is a pedestrian alley for walking along the city wall (in Romanian, and probably in other Latin languages, the alley for walking is called “Promenada") and Mount Tampa. What is the name ofPromenadacI didn’t remember the southern side of the historical center, and it doesn’t matter. You can access this walking alley through a passage in the wall from the streetStradaCastelului.
City Hall District
View of Brasov from the southern city wall
Just above the promenade is the lower station of the telecabin (cable car) leading from the historical center of Brasov to Mount Tampa. The height of Mount Tampa is just below 1000 meters above sea level. However, the climb on the telecabin is not very large - only to a height of about 400 meters, since the historical center of Brasov itself is located at an altitude of approximately 600 meters above sea level. The ascent lasts several minutes, cost 13RON(about 130 rubles).
Bottom station of the telecabin in Brasov
Mount Tampa cable car line
The top station of the telecabin is on the slope of Mount Tampa, but not on the summit. There is no observation deck near the upper station, there is only a cafe. There are several observation platforms in the area of the upper station of the TV cabin; they are located to the west and you need to walk a little to get to them (there are signs everywhere). The first observation deck is located near the inscription in large white letters several human heights “Brasov" This inscription is made in the Hollywood style and is illuminated by spotlights at night. The inscription is visible from many points in the city, at the entrance to Brasov along railways and roads long before entering the city. In the historical center, from all streets going south, the slope of Mount Tampa with this inscription is visible.
Inscription " Brasov » on the slope of Mount Tampa
View of the historical center from the inscription " Brasov »
If you go west from the inscription “Brasov”, then you can get to the slope of Mount Tampa, open from trees, where there are practically no tourists and a more panoramic view opens up than from the “Hollywood inscription” - not only of the historical center, but also of almost the entire Brasov.
View of Brasov and the surrounding area from the slope of Mount Tampa
In the northern part of the historical center, the city walls have been preserved; on their outer side there is also a walking alley. The alley runs between the city wall and a narrow moat with running water. After rains and thunderstorms, the water in the moat becomes cloudy, the level and speed of the current rises. You can get to this walking alley from the bus stop of the routes "LivadaPostei", or from the southwestern side of the historical center.
Promenada north of the city walls
Above the walking alley, in the park area between the northern city wall and the highway to Poiana Brasov, there are fortifications - two towers - white and black (colors match). There are museums in both towers and there is an entrance fee. But there is no point in going into the towers. An excellent view also opens from the observation platforms located at the entrance to the towers. Moreover, from the Black Tower there is the best view in the city of the Black Church (one would like to say “once in a black city at the black tower overlooking the black church...).
Everything is fine with hotels in the city - there are many of them for any amount of cash in wallets or on a credit card. There are many both in the historical part and in the city itself. The average price of three-star accommodation (this is the optimal number of stars on hotels in Romania for a tourist - clean rooms, bathroom, shower, breakfast included, TV, refrigerator, but without unnecessary luxury) is about 35-40 euros for a double room. Outside the historical center it is a little cheaper.
With food in Brasov, as well as with hotels, everything is fine - in the historical center there are many cafes, restaurants, fast foods, and canteens. Most food outlets have summer verandas (tables with canopies on the streets). Restaurateurs do not suffer from excessive modesty - on all awnings of summer verandas there is the inscription “ProbablyBrasov - bestcityintheWorld" If the task is to eat, and not sit, talk slowly and relax, then it is better to do this in canteens - the quality of food is the same as in cafe-restaurants, but the meal takes significantly less time due to self-service and the price is lower. The cost of a hearty lunch in a canteen in rubles is about 150-180 rubles, in a cafe – about 300-400 rubles.
The historical part of Brasov is well located in any weather (except rain) - both sunny and cloudy. In cloudy weather, especially with low clouds, the historical center of Brasov is very beautiful (unfortunately, it was not possible to take photographs in low clouds, although I had to observe it) - clouds descend from Mount Tampa and seem to touch the top of the Black Church. The city seems to take on a mystical, enchanted appearance.
I really liked Brasov. The city is very beautiful and if you travel around Transylvania, then it is almost ideal for a point of permanent deployment (almost, since it is still not in the center of Transylvania and a number of places are far from it). And in Brasov itself there is something to do for two or three days.