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Must see tourist spots
Braşov county offers a number of attractive tourist spots, with a strong historical accent. These attract a large number of tourists annually, making Brasov county the most visited place in the Central Region in 2017, and also one of the top national counties.
Top sights in Brașov County:
Top sights in Brașov County:
Bran Castle
Bran Castle (located 22 km from Predeal and 35 km from Brasov) is one of the most famous architectural and historical monuments in Romania, and attracts a large number of visitors.
The Citadel of Râşnov
The Citadel of Râşnov is the most well-known touristic attraction from the city which carries the same name. It is also known as “The peasant Citadel Râşnov”, and it is a national monument belonging to the A class.
The Fortified Church Prejmer
Due to its strategic location, the fortified church of Prejmer was particularly strengthened.
In 1999, the church was listed in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
The Black Church
The Black Church is the parish church of the evangelical congregation of Augustan Confession in Brașov. Its nickname derives from the damage sustained in the Great Fire in 1689, which destroyed large parts of the city and blackened the church`s walls.
The Evangelical Fortified Church in Viscri
In Viscri one can find a particularly well-preserved and complete ensemble of regional typical rural architecture, an authentic image of the early 19th Century. Due to its great cultural and historical value, the village together with the fortified church were listed in 1999 as UNESCO World Heritage site.
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The Rupea Fortress
The fortress of Rupea nowadays covers an area of approximately 11 ha (~27 acres) together with its walls, towers and inner courtyards.
Active tourism
Braşov County offers dozens of leisure options, through activities that can be done all year round - on the mountain, in the air, on the water or on the ground. The area is therefore attractive for those involved in active tourism, with no chance to become bored.
