The beautiful city of Brasov
Located at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, in the centre of Romania, Brasov is one of the largest and most charming cities of the country. Founded in 1211, it is one of the best preserved cities in all of Europe. Brasov is home to a very pointy Orthodox church and one of the narrowest streets in Europe. Called “the Prague of Transylvania”, the old city was thoroughly restored to the delight of an increasing number of tourists.
Offering a wonderful old architecture and splendid setting, Brasov has always been an important cultural centre. A centrepiece in Brasov is the Black Church which was built in the 15th century. The name, Black Church, was adopted in 1689 following a sweeping fire that destroyed the town and blackened the church walls. Eighty-nine meters long, it is the largest religious edifice between Vien and Istambul. The church displays numerous icons and holds an extremely valuable Gothic chalice, created over 500 years ago by an unknown artist. The church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Contemporary Brasov, with a population of about 400,000 is a busy industrial, shopping, tourist and cultural centre that offers the perfect escape for travels, adventure, cultural, and ecotourism. The Carpathian Mountains are the largest intact ecosystem of its kind in Europe. Surrounded on three sides by mountains, Brasov also makes a fabulous base for exploring the surrounding countryside where the air is clean and the people friendly. The geographic position and natural beauty, the great variety of the scenery and its contrasting aspects, the numberless historic and architectonic monuments make Brasov one of Romania’s main urban centres. The official website is: www.brasov.ro
