The heart of Transylvania below the Carpathians — Bran Castle of Dracula fame and the Gothic Black Church.
Brașov is Transylvania's gem — a medieval city built by German Siebenbürger settlers in the Carpathians, with an Old Town among Europe's best preserved. Dracula's Castle (Bran Castle) is just 30 minutes away.
Best time to visit
May–September (green, warm) or December (Christmas market, snow) — winter beautiful but cold
Top sights & experiences
- 🏙️ Old Town & Council Square
- ⛪ Black Church
- 🧛 Bran Castle — Dracula's Castle
- 🚡 Tampa Mountain Cable Car
- 🏰 Râșnov Citadel
- 🍲 Transylvanian Cuisine
Perfect for
Medieval historyDraculaNature
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