Medieval Brasov Romania

Medieval Brasov Romania

Brasov Citadel

cetatea-brasovuluiThe Citadel was not always so impressive, as in 1529 it was just a wodden fortification. Basically, at the begining there was a single wooden tower, and then the construction of brick and stone which was overseeing the commercial road coming from Bran and entering the city thorught a customs gate.
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Bran Castle

photo: Branul Turism Si Istorie
Bran Castle, situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Braşov, is a national monument in Romania.
Commonly known as “Dracula’s Castle”  it is marketed as the home of the titular character in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. More details and pictures here

Rasnov Fortress

cetatea-rasnov-2014Rasnov Fortress (Romanian: Cetatea Rasnov, German: Rosenauer Burg) is a historic monument and landmark in Romania. It is situated in Rasnov, Brasov County. The citadel was built as part of a defence system for the Transylvanian villages exposed to outside invasions.
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