Brasov tourist information
Brasov Romania
BRASOV is an old medieval city. The buildings of Brasov can tell you a lot about the evolution of the city throughout different ages. Also known as Kronstadt or Corona, Brasov was the home of some of the best craftsmen, jewelers, and traders living in Transylvania.Located in the heart of Romania, at a distance of 140 km (87 miles) northwest of the capital Bucharest, the city of Brasov is the administrative centre of a county with the same name. The county nestles in the region of Transylvania, which has been a hub of tourist-related activities for a long time. The vast Transylvanian plateau, which spreads across a large part of central Romania, is famous for its quiet valleys, sprawling meadows and grasslands. The charming rustic ambience of this county is interspersed by medieval towns, historic castles and winter resorts. The city of Brasov boasts of a rich historic heritage. It was founded in AD 1211 by the order of the Teutonic knights. It was an important centre of resistance against foreign invaders during the turbulent medieval period. The entire county of Brasov is dotted with a number of monuments that reflect the cultural as well as historical importance of the place.
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