Brașov: top attractions & road trip guide
Brașov is a Saxon-founded city in the heart of Transylvania, ringed by the wooded slopes of the Carpathian Mountains. Its well-preserved medieval core mixes Gothic and Baroque architecture, anchored by the towering Black Church and framed by fortification towers and the Tâmpa mountain overlooking the old town.
Top attractions
Black Church (Biserica Neagră)
The largest Gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul, named for the soot stains left by a 1689 fire, and home to a notable collection of Anatolian carpets.
Council Square (Piața Sfatului)
The old town's central square, lined with pastel merchant houses and dominated by the 1420 Old Council House, now a history museum.
Rope Street (Strada Sforii)
One of Europe's narrowest streets, barely more than a meter wide, once used as a fire-brigade access route between two parallel streets.
Tâmpa Mountain
A forested peak rising directly above the old town, reached by cable car or hiking trail, with panoramic views over Brașov's red rooftops.
Bran Castle
A hilltop fortress about 30 kilometers from Brașov, popularly marketed as 'Dracula's Castle' for its ties to the Vlad the Impaler legend, and a common day trip from the city.
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