Brasov is the capital of Brasov County in the region of
Transylvania,
Romania. It has a population of 284,596 (2002) which makes it the 8th largest city in Romania. Brasov is located in the central part of the country, about 166 km north of
Bucharest.
The city of Brasov has the unique appeal of medieval cities and is definitely a member with full rights in the larger family of European medieval cities. You'll feel at ease in this city with harmonious arhictectural styles and very civilized people. If you're here in autumn, you'll have the chance to watch the Golden Stag (Cerbul de Aur) annual international music festival.
Centrally located Brasov is a good starting point for trips around
Romania. The city is situated at fairly equal distances from several tourism destinations in the country: the
Black Sea resorts, the monasteries in northern
Moldavia, and the well-preserved wooden churches of
Maramures. It is also the largest city in a mountain resorts area. The old city itself is very well preserved, and is best seen by taking the cable-car to the top of Tampa Mountain (995 m), a beautiful lookout.
Main sights
Churches
- Black Church
- Franciscan Monastery - Address: Str. Sfintu Ioan 7
- Saint Peter and Paul Roman-Catholic Cathedral (Catedrala Romano-Catolica Sfantul Petru si Pavel; Address: Str. Muresenilor 19-21; Built between 1776 and 1882
- Romanian Orthodox Cathedral (Catedrala Ortodoxa Adormirea Maicii Domnului); Address: Piata Sfatului 3
Museums
- Art Museum (Muzeul de Arta); Address: Blvd. Eroilor 21 A; Tel: (268) 477.286; Web: www.muzeulartabv.ro; Open: Tue. - Sun. 10:00am - 6:00pm; closed Monday.
- Brasov History Museum (Muzeul de Istorie al Brasovului); Piata Sfatului 30; Open: Tue. - Sun. 10:00am - 6:00pm; closed Monday.
Nearby sights
Useful Information
Transportation
By air - Brasov does not have a local airport. The closest airports are located in
By train
- Brasov Train Station - Address: Blvd. Garii 5
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