The medieval city of Brasov, also known as “The city of the crown” (Korona), has been arround since 1201, when it seems that the first fortifications wore built. Passing trough multiple challenges this place, where Brasov lies, knows many evolutive changes for over 60.000 years. Brasov was known since the age of dacians under the name “Cumidava”. After the romans conquer Dacia, this area has becomed an important strategical point but also a source of natural resources.In the museum of the first romanian school, wich is in the yard of St. Nicholas church (1201 – Unesco heritage), stand documents that proves the existence of indigenous population settlements since 9th century d.c. You can admire the Baroque architecture, early Gothic and the Venetian Renaissance style. Considered one of the most powerful city from the Easter Europe, the city of Brasov held a verry important role in maintainig the inter-etnic relationships in the time of Austro-Hungarian domination from Transylvania. A powerfull commercial center between 15 and 17 century, the Brasov city has drawn traders from all over the world : Greece, Far East, The Russian Empire, Poland, Germany, Venice, etc., helping the development and prosperity of the place. In a letter sent in 1458 to the austro-hungarian emperor Matei Corvin, Vlad Tepes wrote: “Dear friend, if you want to see me, know that i am at this church, Snagov, placed not far from Bucharest.” When you ask someone “what have you seen in Romania, where could i go?”, everybody will tell you to go to Brasov. It is considered the most beautiful town in Romania, and after you are here, will understand why. Defence towers, cloth factories, shoes, museums, beautiful mountains, history an irresistible turistic atraction. The art, the theater, the hospitality and traditions of Transylvania, all in one word: Brasov.
The medieval city of Brasov, also known as “The city of the crown” (Korona), has been arround since 1201, when it seems that the first fortifications wore built. Passing trough multiple challenges this place, where Brasov lies, knows many evolutive changes for over 60.000 years. Brasov was known since the age of dacians under the name “Cumidava”. After the romans conquer Dacia, this area has becomed an important strategical point but also a source of natural resources.In the museum of the first romanian school, wich is in the yard of St. Nicholas church (1201 – Unesco heritage), stand documents that proves the existence of indigenous population settlements since 9th century d.c. You can admire the Baroque architecture, early Gothic and the Venetian Renaissance style. Considered one of the most powerful city from the Easter Europe, the city of Brasov held a verry important role in maintainig the inter-etnic relationships in the time of Austro-Hungarian domination from Transylvania. A powerfull commercial center between 15 and 17 century, the Brasov city has drawn traders from all over the world : Greece, Far East, The Russian Empire, Poland, Germany, Venice, etc., helping the development and prosperity of the place. In a letter sent in 1458 to the austro-hungarian emperor Matei Corvin, Vlad Tepes wrote: “Dear friend, if you want to see me, know that i am at this church, Snagov, placed not far from Bucharest.” When you ask someone “what have you seen in Romania, where could i go?”, everybody will tell you to go to Brasov. It is considered the most beautiful town in Romania, and after you are here, will understand why. Defence towers, cloth factories, shoes, museums, beautiful mountains, history an irresistible turistic atraction. The art, the theater, the hospitality and traditions of Transylvania, all in one word: Brasov.
Departure and return: Brasov
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Prices:
• 1, 4 persons – 60 euros/group
• +5 persons – 15 euros/person
• +20 persons or more – negotiable
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Availability: All year round.
Included:
• Transport with modern car/minivan
• English speaking tour guide
Not Included:
• Entrance fees at the museums
• Lunch
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