Explore Brasov鈥檚 Old Town, Brasov, Romania
Wandering along the narrow cobblestone streets in Bra葯ov鈥檚 historic centre made us think we鈥檇 stepped into medieval Romania. The best part of Bra葯ov鈥檚 perfect Old Town is that it hasn鈥檛 been intruded upon by modern construction. With well maintained heritage buildings, a stunning centre square and towers from the old city wall, you will love exploring Bra葯ov鈥檚 Old Town.
Although the history of the town goes back to ancient times, it wasn鈥檛 until the 13th century that the town we see today was established. At that time Transylvania was under the rule of the Hungarian King. Because Bra葯ov was located at the intersection of important trading routes, the king sent Teutonic Knights to the area. The knights founded the city of Bra葯ov in 1211. The king also needed these communities to be permanent so聽he offered large incentives, such as tax breaks, to Saxons who would colonize much of Transylvania, including Bra葯ov. The Saxons were merchants, farmers and artisans and due to the king鈥檚 incentives, they prospered in this new land and became quite wealthy. In the end this wealth made them targets. Like many cities in Transylvania, fortification walls were built around the city to protect them from raiders and invaders. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Although the history of the town goes back to ancient times, it wasn鈥檛 until the 13th century that the town we see today was established. At that time Transylvania was under the rule of the Hungarian King. Because Bra葯ov was located at the intersection of important trading routes, the king sent Teutonic Knights to the area. The knights founded the city of Bra葯ov in 1211. The king also needed these communities to be permanent so聽he offered large incentives, such as tax breaks, to Saxons who would colonize much of Transylvania, including Bra葯ov. The Saxons were merchants, farmers and artisans and due to the king鈥檚 incentives, they prospered in this new land and became quite wealthy. In the end this wealth made them targets. Like many cities in Transylvania, fortification walls were built around the city to protect them from raiders and invaders. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Explore Brasov鈥檚 Old Town
Guide Location: Romania » Brasov
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Romania » Brasov
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Council Square
- Strada Republica
- Council House (Casa Sfatului)
- Assumption of Virgin Mary Orthodox Church
- Black Church
- White Tower (Turnul Alb)
- Catherine Gate
- 葮chei Gate (Poarta 葮chei)
- Weaver鈥檚 Bastion (Bastionul Tesatorilor)
- Church of St Paraskeva
- St Nicholas Orthodox Church
- Straja Hill Fortress
- Bra葯ov International Airport
- Strada Sforii (Rope Street)
- Black Tower (Turnul Negru)
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