Brasov City
Location:
Brasov, the capital of Brasov County is situated in the central part of Romania, in the south of the county.
Area/Surface:
267.32 km²
Population:
227.000 people
Calling code:
+4 0268 or 0368
How to get here:
By car:
North entry: follow the European road E60 (DN13) from Hungary-Oradea-Cluj Napoca-Târgu Mureș.
South entry: follow the European road E60 (DN1) from Constanța – Slobozia – Bucharest – Ploiești.
South-West entry: follow the European road E574 (DN73) from Craiova-Pitești.
South-East entry: follow the National roads DN1 from Ploiești-Vălenii de Munte.
East entry: follow the National road DN10 from Buzău.
North-East entry: follow the European road E574 (DN11) from Bacău-Onești-Târgu Secuiesc.
North-West entry: follow the European road E68 (DN1) from Arad-Deva-Sibiu.
By train:
Brașov City is an important railway junction of the country and tens of trains pass through here daily, going to all Romania’s corners. The most important railway routes with stops in Brașov are:
Arad – Deva – Brașov – Bucharest
Oradea – Sighișoara – Brașov – Bucharest
Brașov – Predeal – Bucharest
Brașov – Sfântu Gheorghe – Gheorgheni
Teiuș – Sibiu – Făgăraș – Brașov
Satu Mare – Oradea – Cluj Napoca – Brașov – Bucharest – Constanța and many others.
By plane:
Brașov City is currently in construction of an international airport, but meanwhile the closest international airport is at “Henri Coandă” (Otopeni) Airport in Bucharest (167 km).
Foundation year:
1234
When to go:
Brașov City doesn’t have a regularly touristic season. Due to the complexity of touristic attractions and activities, the city can be visited year-round. However, the best periods each with its own characteristics are the summer (for walks, relaxation, trekking, recreational activities) and the winter (winter sports, fun, relaxation, parties). The spring and the fall are recommended for the low number of tourists, when the city and its surroundings are not busy, but the weather can be rainy.
Brasov City
Relief, climate and rivers from Brasov City:
Brasov City is situated in the south-east part of the historic region Transylvania, in a low depression relief area called Brasov Depression surrounded from all parts by mountains. In fact, the city is situated at the intersection between the Southern Carphatians and the Eastern Carphatians at an average elevation of 625 m height and is the county’s capital city situated at the highest altitude from Romania. The climate in Brasov City is temperate continental, with transition influences, also the oceanic influences can be felt. Due to the high elevation, summers are shorter but anyway warm and winters are long and cold. The annual average of the temperature is 7-9° C and the rainfall is approximately 700 mm per year. Brasov City is not crossed by any important river from Romania. However it is crossed by some smaller rivers like Scheiu, Valea Tei, Gorganu, Valea Florilor or Timis Rivers.
Flora and fauna, economy and tourism:
Situated in a depression area surrounded by mountains, the coniferous forests and Tampa Mountain Natural Reservation which is part of city’s territory, shelter a varied number of fauna like bears, wolves, foxes, deer, wild boars, squirrels, woodpeckers and others. So, the hunting character of the area attracts annualy many hunting lovers. Brasov City‘s economy is mainly based upon tourism because this industry is highly developed. The city is annualy visited by more than 700.000 tourists, some of them just passing to other areas from Romania, but others come here for different activities depending on the season they choose.
Tourist objectives and attractions and what to see and do in Brasov City:
Brasov City is considered one of the most beautiful cities from Romania with a specific charm due to the picturesque area where is situated and to the local history. Situated in the central part of the country, it is considered, by many tourists, a good starting point for visiting other areas of Romania. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com) You can easily get to Moldova, Bucharest, Prahova Valley, Transylvania or in the south part of the country from here. Tampa Mountain’s Peak offers splendid views over Brasov City and you can get here by walking or by cable car. Whether you get here in spring-summer for mountain hiking, relaxation, walks in the historic center or visits to museums and other tourist objectives and attractions or you get here in winter for fun or to practice the winter sports in Poiana Brasov Resort, close to the city, it will be always there to welcome you. Visit Brasov City!
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Brasov Tourist Objectives
Museums:
Fortifications Museum from Bârsei Country
History Museum
Ethnography Museum
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Memorial Houses:
“Gheorghe Barițiu” Memorial house
“Gheorghe Dima” Memorial house
“Ștefan Baciu” Memorial house
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Theaters, operas and other buildings of cultural and musical interest:
“Sică Alexandrescu” Theatre
Brașov Opera
“Arlechino” Children Theatre
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Castles, citadels and old buildings:
Brasov City Citadel
Weavers Bastion
Hunters Tower
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Churches and monasteries:
The Black Church
“Saint Nicholas” Church
The Orthodox Cathedral
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Palaces, monuments and statues:
Post Office Palace
Revolution Heroes Monument
Lupa Capitolina Statue
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Parks and Markets/Plazas:
Council (Sfatului) Plaza
Nicolae Titulescu Park
Tâmpa Mountain Natural Reservation
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Other tourist objectives and attractions:
Tâmpa Promenade
Zoo Garden
Unirea Shopping Center
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