Top Things to do in Brasov
What to do and see in Brasov, Transylvania: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Smack in the center of Romania is Brasov, a harmonious mash-up of traditional charm and modern city life. Ride a double-decker bus around the city to get your bearings and see the sites whiz by, then hop off to squeeze down Strada Sforii, the narrowest street in Europe. Take a day trip to see the fortified church of Prejmer, the Libearty brown bear sanctuary, and the deliciously ominous Bran Castle, otherwise known as Dracula’s Castle.
Restaurants in Brasov
1. Council Square
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4.5 based on 1,559 reviews
Reviewed By XamatTomax - Fort Wayne, United States
This is the heart of the city. With so many nearby restaurants and cafes, this is a vibrant area with locals and tourists. You can have a seat and watch people carrying bags from their shopping. Just around the corner from Old Town is the historic Black Church.
2. 900-year-old Oak Tree
3. The Merchants House
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
4. Czell Palace
5. St. Nicholas Church
6. Yekaterina's Gate
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4.0 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By DraganDPG - Munich, Germany
This city gate is located some 500 metres west from the city centre and stands as the only one original city gate that has survived from that time. It dates back to 1559 and it was a replacement of an old city gate destroyed by the flood in 1528. It is named after St. Catherine's Monastery. Four small corner turrets around the main tower symbolize judicial autonomy of the city. Don't miss.
7. Sinagoga Neologa
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4.0 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By RangeR - Canada, null
Beautiful synagogue with a holocaust memorial right next to it, this was a lovely introduction to synagogues to me. There's a small fee to enter but it's well worth it to see the details of the inside decor. There are restrooms on the outside of the synagogue, on the opposite side of where the memorial is. Have to admit I'm not entirely sure about the opening hours as the synagogue seemed to be closed when we first arrived, then open a little bit later, and closed as soon as we left it.
8. Bastionul Graft
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4.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By ViewsAndReviews - Constanta, Romania
While I wouldn’t make a trip to Braşov just to visit this paved path along the medieval protective city walls, it is a must-see when you are already in the Old City. The running brook, archways, paved path, and benches make it an enjoyable respite away from the pace of the city. Most sites are locked up, but worth walking around— the “black” tower, the white tower and the door to the catacombs. I came here again and again simply to hear the running water. Simply stop and enjoy where nature meets history.
9. Weavers Bastion or Bastionul Tesatorilor
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4.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By szi2013 - Oslo, Norway
Its worth to take a walk along the old city walls, with its bastions, shows how the old Brasov looked like once in the middle ages. Takes you back in time and is a nice view of the city.
10. Draper Bastion
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4.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Ulysses336 - Brasov, Romania
the Draper Bastion is at the north-eastern end of the Old Town Wall at the end of the alley from under Mount Tampa; although the County Council of Brasov invested an important amount of money for renovating it,this Bastion can't be visited for about two years now ; inside there is an imposing metal structure which enables the visitors to climb to the top and there are several floors inside ; there also are some video tables with images of the Old Town which costed some money and which now are unused ; it is unacceptable that in a tourist city like Brasov such an attraction is closed due to property and administration problems ! and it is not the only one which is closed ; the Black Tower and the White Tower on the opposite hill,the Warthe ,which are guarding the western wall are also closed for visitors although considerable amounts of money were invested for their renovation !
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