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Brasov, Romania
Brașov is a city in the Transylvania region of Romania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. It's known for its medieval Saxon walls and bastions, the towering Gothic-style Black Church and lively cafes. Piaţa Sfatului (Council Square) in the cobbled old town is surrounded by colorful baroque buildings and is home to the Casa Sfatului, a former town hall turned local history museum.
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Brașov, Transylvania, Romania - virtual tour
Brașov is a city in Romania and the administrative centre of Brașov County. It is the 7th most populous city in Romania. Brașov is located in the central part of the country, about 166 kilometres north of Bucharest and 380 kilometres from the Black Sea. It is surrounded by the Southern Carpathians and is part of the Transylvania region.
The city is notable for being the birthplace of the national anthem of Romania and for hosting the Golden Stag International Music Festival.
It's known for its medieval Saxon walls and bastions, the towering Gothic-style Black Church and lively cafes. Piaţa Sfatului (Council Square) in the cobbled old town is surrounded by colorful baroque buildings and is home to the Casa Sfatului, a former town hall turned local history museum.
With its central location, Brașov is a suitable location from which to explore Romania, and the distances to several tourist destinations are similar. It is also the largest city in a mountain resorts area. The old city is very well preserved and is best seen by taking the cable-car to the top of Tâmpa Mountain.
Brașov benefits from a winter tourism season centered on winter sports and other activities. Poiana Brașov is the most popular Romanian ski resort and an important tourist center preferred by many tourists from other European states.
Jewish Romania: The Brasov Synagogue
While walking through old Brasov, one of the seven walled citadels settled by the Saxons, guide Cristi led us past a synagogue founded in 1901. Closed today, a Saturday (Sabbath), it is open Monday-Friday, 10:00a-1:00p.
Jews were given permission to live in the Saxon section in 1807, a rare privilege since only Saxons were allowed inside the core of this city; Romanians were only allowed enter the inner Citadel at certain times.
The Brasov Jewish community now numbers about 230 since many families left for Israel after World War II.
Two Fast Hours in Medieval Brasov, Romania
Wonderful Explore guide Cristian (Cristi) gave such fantastic explanations throughout the tour that the You Tube prefaces are barely needed. But if you'd like to hear a few more details about Brasov:
Brasov was built by the Teutonic Knights in 1211 on an ancient Dacian site and then settled by the Saxons. Set at an intersection of trade routes linking the Ottoman Empire and western Europe, the Saxon merchants became extremely wealthy. Brasov had massive defense towers, walls and gates; wall dimensions of 40 feet high, 7 feet thick and two miles long can still be seen, but only a few of the original seven bastions have survived.
A fascinating city that is often used for movie backgrounds.
Walk in Brasov - visiting Transylvania the old City center of Kronstadt.
This was reflected in the city's German name, Kronstadt,
In the centre of the square stands the Old Town Hall (1420),
Today, the old city hall houses the Brasov is History Museum
Founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211 on an ancient Dacian site and settled by the Saxons as one of the seven walled citadels*, Brasov exudes a distinct medieval ambiance and has been used as backdrop in many recent period films.
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Visiting Dracula's Castle (Bran Castle) in Transylvania, Romania
With howling winds we ascended the many steps leading up to the infamous Bran Castle. The castle associated with Bram Stoker's Dracula Castle is a national landmark and monument in Transylvania, Romania (Romanian: Castelul Bran; Hungarian: Törcsvár; German: Törzburg). We found the experience fascinating as most areas of the castle were open for tourists to explore including some dimly lit staircases. After checking out the castle we headed back down to briefly check out a market selling all kinds of trinkets and restaurant featuring hearty Romanian cuisine. Overall, if you're based in Brasov this makes for a fantastic 'spooky' day trip ;)
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Visiting Dracula's Castle (Bran Castle) in Transylvania, Romania Travel Video Transcript:
So at last the destination we've been waiting for. We have arrived in Bran to visit Bran Castle which may or may not be associated with the Dracula. Hahaha. Let's go!
Oh ho ho, it's going to blow me over.
This is officially one of the windiest places I have ever experienced. The castle sits on a really rocky cliff so you get wind coming in every direction possible. And it is pretty crazy. We're just hiding out in this little nook for now.
Bran Castle sits on the border between Wallachia and Transylvania and it is the setting of Bram Stoker's horror novel Dracula. That being said, there are other castles in Romania linked to the legend of Dracula.
We're now entering the secret staircase.
Now we're checking out the torture chamber rooms and it is pretty gruesome the methods that were used back in the day. It makes feel quite lucky to be alive this present moment.
Overall impressions of Bran Castle? It was phenomenal. What really surprised me is that from a distance it doesn't look that big but when you get inside there is a lot to explore. Like we probably spent well over an hour just checking all of the different rooms, climbing up and down the stairs and just getting an overall impression of the caste.
Alright, so now that we have visited the castle it is time to go for lunch and I am hungry.
So it is very cold day here in Bran and it is also lunchtime so we've popped into a little restaurant and we're trying to warm up with the hottest, heartiest foods we can find. I'm having some soup with some polenta and a cup of tea. Sam's gone with a salad and the beef. Meh, a little healthy a little bland but here we are enjoying our Romanian lunch.
So the food I'm most excited about trying is something called Romanian Mici and if you look down here it's kind of like a pork sausage or a pork roll. And, oh wow, check this out. Oh, that looks good. It almost looks like a spicy sausage.
Mmmmm. That is an amazing sausage. So juicy, so tasty, so flavorful. I love it. Oh, now I'm going to try some next.
So the polenta with cheese has arrived and it looks a little bit different from what I had yesterday. Yesterday my polenta came with cottage cheese and sour cream but this one appears to have cheese melted on top so I think maybe they put it in the oven. It looks like it was kind of baked. Yeah, baked polenta. Look at the gooey cheese. Oh la la. Wow. That's going to be hot. Mmmm.
I think it actually has goat cheese in the middle. Like a salty goat cheese and then mozzarella on top. Pretty good.
After lunch, we did a little wandering around the town and we found that it reminded us of Halloween with all its spooky trinkets and souvenirs.
There is a cool little market nearby the Bran Castle selling all kinds of trinkets including warm hats, Halloween costumes and other kinds of souvenirs.
Hello, pup. Hello. Meet Dracula's dog. Or are you a wolf? You're a wild wolf. Yes, you are. Yes, you are.
It's biting my ass now. It's not a game anymore puppy. No, hey. Hahahahaha.
This is part of our Travel in Romania series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Romanian culture, Romanian arts, Romanian foods, Romanian religion, Romanian cuisine and Romanian people.
All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker).
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Romania Road Trip episode - See what it's like to road trip Romania with Mike & Mihaela
This is a travel Romania road trip episode with me, Mike of MikesRoadTrip.com, and local Romanian travel blogger, Mihaela Popa of WorldTravelBug.com. We take you on a journey with us as we road trip Romania in the all new Mercedez-Benz B-Class, visiting places like the Danube Delta, Dealu Mare, Brasov, Transfagarasan, Transylvania, Sibiu, Sighișoara, Maramures and the capital of Romania, Bucharest. We share with you what it's like to visit many of these cities in Romania, so come along for the ride.
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ROMANIA: The beautiful MONUMENTS of BUCHAREST'S BELLU CEMETERY ????
SUBSCRIBE: - Let's visit Bellu Cemetery which is the largest cemetery in Bucharest and one of the best known in all of Romania. It is spread over a large area of land near Tineretului Park and was founded on the site donated to the city by Barbu Bellu in 1853, hence its name. Bellu Cemetery is a museum of monuments of the 19th-century Romanian mortuary architecture and it’s worth a visit if you happen to spend some time in Bucharest. Especially if you like spooky places and stories from the past, then this is the right place for a short visit. The cemetery is full of monuments that are meant to tell the stories of those who found their final resting place here. From tragic love stories to monuments dedicated to some of the most important Romanian writers and artists, if you take the time, you can learn something new with each step you take.
Romania is a southeastern European country known for the forested region of Transylvania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. Its preserved medieval towns include Sighişoara, and there are many fortified churches and castles, notably clifftop Bran Castle, long associated with the Dracula legend. Bucharest, the country’s capital, is the site of the gigantic, Communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building.
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Suceava, Romania - Winter Wonderland in a Medieval City
The historical city of Suceava Romania is the capital of Suceava County, located in the Bucovina region of Romania. Suceava played a huge and significant role throughout the country's history. The city served as the medieval Principality of Moldavia from 1388 to 1565.
Many great rulers in Romania's history have lived and governed from within the city's walls, including Stephen the Great, and Petru Rareș, among dozes of others over many decades. Today, the city with a population of about 90,000 serves as a economical hub for NE Romania.
The city is found under a humid continental climate, typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters.
This year Suceava's first major snow came on November 19th and caught me by surprise. Since I was free that day, I decided to walk around a few area's of the city and film the different sites. I hope you enjoy!
0:02 - The Old Style Church of Saint John the New from Suceava
1:40 - Bar of America
2:07 - Jupiter Alley - Graffiti
2:49 - Lalelelor Alley
3:47 - Church of the Three Hierarchs
4:43 - George Enescu Boulevard
7:18 - Nativity Orthodox Cathedral
10:31 - Marasesti Park
10:54 - Mărăști Street
12:11 - Mihai Eminescu Street
12:43 - Church of Saint Nicholas
13:29 - Stephen the Great High School
14:10 - Nicolae Bălcescu Street
15:09 - Suceava Center
15:55 - House of Culture
16:55 - Petru Rareș Statue
17:20 - Center Park
18:00 - Museum of Natural Sciences
18:36 - Roman Catholic Church of St. John Nepomuk
19:18 - Administrative Palace
20:01 - Ciprian Porumbescu Statue
21:25 - Suceava Heros Monument
22:26 - Ana Ipătescu Street
24:30 - Winged Bucovina Statue
25:25 - Petru II Mușat Statue
26:25 - Museum of Bucovina
28:13 - Stephen the Great Street
28:48 - Roses Park
30:34 - Palace of Justice
32:37 - May 1 Boulevard
33:01 - Suceava City Hall
34:22 - Institute Park
36:13 - Stephen the Great University
36:34 - Scurtă Street
37:37 - Saint John the New Hospital
39:15 - Zorilor Street
40:11 - Curcubeu
Braşov
The origins of Brasov as a medieval town are lost in the dark times. Archaeological discoveries mention life on this land since the Bronze Age, 60,000 years ago.
The Dacian-Roman settlements (Brasov, Harman, Cristian, Feldioara) in this area stand proof that after the Romans retreat (the year 271) the inhabitants (Daco-Roman population) remained on this land.
For centuries, the city was (and still is) Transylvania's gateway towards the South and East. As the renowned Harvard professor Samuel Huntington shows in his work The Clash of Civilizations, this is where (ideologically) Europe ends. The fault line between the western and the eastern civilization runs indeed through Brasov, separating Transylvania from the rest of Romania.
As one might expect, the city had a troubled history. The Brasov defense fortifications were built between the 15th and the 17th centuries, as a consequence of the repeated invaders coming from the east and south. A significant part of the citadel walls are still standing.
In 1688 when the Austrian army conquered Transylvania, Brasov was the last Bastion standing. 1689 was a one of the toughest years in the history of Brasov. On April, 21, a big fire destroyed most of the town and killed 3,000 people. Most of the houses were destroyed and Saint Maria Church, smoked by the fire, would become The Black Church. The citizens rapidly rebuild the city.
In the period following the 1st World War, Brasov became a strong economical center in Europe, but the town was partly destroyed during the 2nd World War. It was rebuilt and the historical buildings were restored. During the second half of the 20th century, the communist administration forcefully industrialized the city, bringing here workers from the rest of Romania, and determining population of German or Jewish origin to leave the city in droves.
ROMANIA: EXPLORING DRACULA'S CASTLE in BRAN, the whole story ????????
SUBSCRIBE: - Let's go to the beautiful country of Romania and let's visit Bran Castle which is situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Brașov and which is a national monument and landmark in Romania. The fortress is situated on the Transylvanian side of the historical border with Wallachia and it is known as Dracula's Castle since it is often erroneously referred to as the home of the title character in Bram Stoker's Dracula. There is no evidence that Stoker knew anything about this castle. The castle is now a museum dedicated to displaying art and furniture collected by Queen Marie. Tourists can see the interior on their own or by a guided tour.
Romania is a southeastern European country known for the forested region of Transylvania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. Its preserved medieval towns include Sighişoara, and there are many fortified churches and castles, notably clifftop Bran Castle, long associated with the Dracula legend. Bucharest, the country’s capital, is the site of the gigantic, Communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building.
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Viscri - village, fortified church, museum - Brasov, Romania
One of the most interesting Saxon fortified churches is in Viscri. Located on top of a hill that towers above the area, the church is ringed by two rows of walls and has 4 defensive towers, one of which is particularly huge, erected in 1494. Traveling to Viscri is possible from Rupea, a town located between the cities of Brasov and Sighisoara, along 7-kms of unpaved road. Today Viscri is home to only 25 Saxons, as most of them left for Germany, following the fall of the communist regime. Many of the Saxon deserted houses were in danger of collapse, though a number of them have been rescued thanks to Prince Charles and the London-based Mihai Eminescu Trust, who financially supported their restoration.
As Viscri has become a tourist attraction, the locals have taken an increasing interest in agricultural tourism. Local families can accommodate up to 50 people. The most interesting thing here is that everything they offer their guests is 100 % natural and locally produced: home baked bread, meat from own bred pigs, cows and chicken, home made cheese, plum brandy and wine.
The church in Viscri holds mass fortnightly and houses a museum of Saxon traditions. Every two years, the ethnic Saxons who left Romania years ago return for a reunion that has become traditional.
Viscri is UNESCO heritage.
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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on We'll tour Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, with its Little Paris of the East architecture and lingering reminders of a brutal communist dictator. Then we'll head into Transylvania, where we'll visit fortified churches, cobbled merchant towns like Sighișoara, and castles made famous by an imported German king and the real-life Dracula. Finally we'll explore Maramureș, where everyday life still feels like an open-air folk museum.
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Balkan tour 2016 - part 2 (Romania - Bran castle, Peleș castle, Sibiu)
Romania - Bran castle, Peleș castle, Sibiu
Bran Castle (Romanian: Castelul Bran; German: Törzburg; Hungarian: Törcsvár), situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Braşov, is a national monument and landmark in Romania. Commonly known as Dracula's Castle (although it is one among several locations linked to the Dracula legend, including Poenari Castle and Hunyad Castle), it is the home of the title character in Bram Stoker's Dracula. There is, however, no evidence that Stoker knew anything about this castle, which has only tangential associations with Vlad III, voivode of Wallachia, the putative inspiration for Dracula. The castle is now a museum open to tourists, displaying art and furniture collected by Queen Marie.
Peleș Castle (Romanian: Castelul Peleș) is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed by King Carol I. After King Michael I's forced abdication in 1947, the Communist regime seized all royal property, including the Peleș Estate. The castle was opened as a tourist attraction for a short time. It also served as a recreation and resting place for Romanian cultural personalities. The castle was declared a museum in 1953. Nicolae Ceauşescu closed the entire estate between 1975 and 1990, during the last years of the Communist regime. The area was declared a State Protocol Interest Area, and the only persons permitted on the property were maintenance and military personnel. After the December 1989 Revolution, Peleş and Pelişor Castle were re-established as heritage sites and opened to the public. Peleş Castle receives between a quarter and almost a half million visitors annually.
Sibiu is a city in Transylvania, Romania, with a population of 147,245. Sibiu is one of the most important cultural centres of Romania. Formerly the centre of the Transylvanian Saxons, the old city of Sibiu was ranked as Europe's 8th most idyllic place to live by Forbes in 2008.
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Romania in 2 minutes: Neamt County
Recently we were fortunate enough to visit one of the most scenic areas in all of Romania for a solid week. The name of this particular region is Neamt County where we enjoyed activities such as hiking up mountains, visiting monasteries, exploring artisan's houses and gorging on delicious Romanian cuisine just to name a few. The following video is a 2 minute highlight reel showcasing our favorite moments and experiences. You can follow all of the updates by checking the hashtag #PriNeamt
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Here is a list of an abbreviated itinerary from our week long journey in chronological order:
1) Visit the city of Roman
2) Visit the Museum of Târpeşti Niculae Popa
3) Special dinner at Pension Aristocratis in Targu Neamt
4) Visit Neamt Fortress and Neamt Monastery
5) Climb Ceahlau by Durău via Duruitoarea (Hiking the Carpathians in Romania: Ceahlău Massif in Neamt County)
6) Visit Red Spring Mountain
7) Visit the dam of Bicaz
8) Visit the city of Piatra Neamt
Romania in 2 minutes: Neamt County
This is part of our Travel in Romania series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Romanian culture, Romanian arts, Romanian foods, Romanian religion, Romanian cuisine and Romanian people.
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An Introduction to Bran Castle, Romania
No, Dracula was not here, or at least not visible when we visited. Bran Castle is located not far from Brasov and is associated with the Dracula myth thanks to its imposing towers and turrets. Even though there is no evidence that Vlad The Impaler ever visited Transylvania, it was easy to see why writer Bram Stoker imagined Bran Castle as Dracula's imposing home.
Bran Castle was first documented in 1377 when the Saxons of Brasov were given permission to build this imposing Citadel. From 1920 to 1957, Bran was the royal residence of Queen Marie of Romania and the castle is now a museum. Guide Cristian began our tour through the formidable castle.
Welcome to Bucharest, Romania!
Welcome to Bucharest, the thriving capital of Romania. From here, travel throughout the Balkans is easy. The legendary Transylvanian city of Brasov to visit the famous Bran Castle, Sinaia to see Peles Palace, Cluj Napoca, Timisoara and more. You can also get to nearby Moldova, Hungary and Bulgaria with ease.
The city of Bucharest is worth a visit all on its own. It boasts many attractions starting with the The People's Palace, the worlds second largest building after the Pentagon. Other worthwhile attractions include Carol Park, Bucharest's Arc de Triumph (Arcul de Triumf), Stavropoleos Monastery, The National History Museum and much more.
If you need a nice and cozy place to stay look no further than The Cozyness Downtown Hostel.
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Bucharest, Romania
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Brașov is a city in the Transylvania region of Romania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. It's known for its medieval Saxon walls and bastions, the towering Gothic-style Black Church and lively cafes. Piaţa Sfatului (Council Square) in the cobbled old town is surrounded by colorful baroque buildings and is home to the Casa Sfatului, a former town hall turned local history museum.
A trip to Sibiu, Romania - 2015
A trip to Sibiu, Romania - end of May 2015
Mostly central area.
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On top of the Tampa Mountain, Brasov, amazing cityscapes (1/2) #Brasov - ????️ Travel video
Tâmpa is a mountain, part of the Postăvarul Massif, located in the southern part of the Eastern Carpathians and almost entirely surrounded by the city of Braşov. Its elevation is 960 m, almost 400 m above the city.
Most of the mountain is a declared nature reserve, due to the rare animal and plant species that are found there: a rare Liverleaf variety (Hepatica transsilvanica), birds, 17 rare wasp species, butterflies (35% of Romanian butterfly species are here), bears (the brown bear is a protected species, for the conservation of which the European Community has a special responsibility due to the low proportion of its area within the EU).
The view from the summit is absolutely spectacular, offering a panoramic landscape of the city; on a clear day, the entire Burzenland is visible. (Burzenland is a historic and ethnographic area in southeastern Transylvania, Romania with a mixed population of Romanians, Germans and Hungarians.)
Tampa mountain is not only an amazing tourist attraction, but it's also one of the most legendary places in Brasov.
The best known are those that talk about the existence of a large underground lake or the fact that there are some tunnels that break through the mountain.
If the lake was not discovered, the existence of some tunnels dug in the mountain is real. Today, only one of them is practical and links the former Council House (today Brașov County Museum of History) to one of the towers of the old city. The others have fallen over time and are closed.
Recorded in early spring, during our trip in Transylvania.