Boutique Hotel Casa Chitic
(08 October 2024)
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Our tip: Boutique Hotel Casa Chitic | Brasov (Brasov)
(08 October 2024)
The Boutique Hotel Casa Chitic has a perfect location in the centre (old town) of Brasov and is only a few metres away from the Black Church and the historic Town Hall Square.
Viscri village and fortified church
(05 October 2024)
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Viscri village and fortified church
(05 October 2024)
The village of Viscri (in German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, in Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in the Brașov (Kronstadt) county in Transylvania.
It lies northwest of the town / castle of Rupea (in German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (in German: Schäßburg). The village had about 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterised by both the fortified church and the village structure, which was shaped by Saxon farms.
The village was founded by Transylvanian Saxons at the end of the 12th century and was first mentioned in documents in 1185. The fortified church stands at the north-western end of the village.
In the 12th century, Szekler (a Hungarian-speaking population group in eastern Transylvania) built a small Romanesque hall church here before the German settlers. In the 13th century, the church was extended. After the first Turkish invasions, the church was fortified in the 14th century and a defence ring with defence towers was built.
We thank Urlaub-in-Rumänien and the photographer of the pictures (September 2021) Brian Randall for permission to use them.
It lies northwest of the town / castle of Rupea (in German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (in German: Schäßburg). The village had about 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterised by both the fortified church and the village structure, which was shaped by Saxon farms.
The village was founded by Transylvanian Saxons at the end of the 12th century and was first mentioned in documents in 1185. The fortified church stands at the north-western end of the village.
In the 12th century, Szekler (a Hungarian-speaking population group in eastern Transylvania) built a small Romanesque hall church here before the German settlers. In the 13th century, the church was extended. After the first Turkish invasions, the church was fortified in the 14th century and a defence ring with defence towers was built.
We thank Urlaub-in-Rumänien and the photographer of the pictures (September 2021) Brian Randall for permission to use them.
Autumn mood in Brasov
(20 September 2024)
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Autumn mood in Brasov county
(20 September 2024)
Wonderful butterflies
(06 September 2024)
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Wonderful butterflies | Canionul Sapte Scari
(06 September 2024)
Oktoberfest Brasov
(31 August 2024)
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Oktoberfest Brasov ... until 15 September
(31 August 2024)
Oktoberfest in Brasov! It started yesterday with a parade, beer on tap, a big party, Zicke-Zacke-Zicke-Zicke-Zacke, music and lots and lots of food and drink
First impressions from the opening yesterday (August 29) evening.
First impressions from the opening yesterday (August 29) evening.
Knights Festival
(23 August 2024)
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23, 24, 25 August | Knights Festival in Feldiora / Marienburg
(23 August 2024)
Next weekend, from August 23 to 25, 2024, Feldioara (in German Marienburg) in Brasov County will host the 12th edition of the “Teutonic Knights return to Feldioara Castle” festival.
3 days of events with countless specially prepared moments: Knights parade, presence of craftsmen and artisans, workshops, theatrical performances and medieval animation, exhibitions and storytelling, culinary recipes reminiscent of the past, guests from neighboring towns, as well as music and dance program supported on stage young local talents and renowned guests.
3 days of events with countless specially prepared moments: Knights parade, presence of craftsmen and artisans, workshops, theatrical performances and medieval animation, exhibitions and storytelling, culinary recipes reminiscent of the past, guests from neighboring towns, as well as music and dance program supported on stage young local talents and renowned guests.
Summer, sun, Brasov
(28 July 2024)
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Summer, sun, Brasov / Kronstadt & ... Cucinino, the perfect place here
(28 July 2024)
Brasov / Kronstadt
(14 July 2024)
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Brasov / Kronstadt | Pictures of these days (June 2024)
(14 July 2024)
Town twinning
(08 July 2024)
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Town twinning Nuremberg - Kronstadt
(08 July 2024)
Town twinning agreement between Nuremberg and Brasov ceremoniously signed
On the occasion of the German-Romanian Cultural Festival last weekend in Nuremberg, the Mayor of the City of Nuremberg, Markus König, and the Mayor of Brasov (Kronstadt), Allen Coliban, ceremoniously signed the certificate of twinning.
https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://tourismus.nuernberg.de
All the guests, including the Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder, were delighted with the ‘hearty Romanian food ... with lots of garlic, of course’. Following Romania's participation in the 2024 European Football Championship, Mr Cristian Macedonschi presented the guests of honour (including Nuremberg City Councillor Werner Henning, who has been involved in this city partnership for many years) with gifts in the form of jerseys and fan caps from the Romanian Football Association. Romania has once again shown its positive energy and left a good impression, which is reflected in the atmosphere and the media in many ways.
On the occasion of the German-Romanian Cultural Festival last weekend in Nuremberg, the Mayor of the City of Nuremberg, Markus König, and the Mayor of Brasov (Kronstadt), Allen Coliban, ceremoniously signed the certificate of twinning.
https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://tourismus.nuernberg.de
All the guests, including the Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder, were delighted with the ‘hearty Romanian food ... with lots of garlic, of course’. Following Romania's participation in the 2024 European Football Championship, Mr Cristian Macedonschi presented the guests of honour (including Nuremberg City Councillor Werner Henning, who has been involved in this city partnership for many years) with gifts in the form of jerseys and fan caps from the Romanian Football Association. Romania has once again shown its positive energy and left a good impression, which is reflected in the atmosphere and the media in many ways.
Fortress | Fortified Church
(12 May 2024)
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Fortress | Fortified Church | Museum | Honigberg / Harman
(12 May 2024)
Honigberg Fortress in Transylvania, Brasov County, just a few kilometres from Brasov ... beautiful.
An hour flies by and there is something for everyone: for history and story lovers, for Transylvania enthusiasts, for adventurers, for families with children who can explore the battlements and the way of life from long ago and so much more!
An hour flies by and there is something for everyone: for history and story lovers, for Transylvania enthusiasts, for adventurers, for families with children who can explore the battlements and the way of life from long ago and so much more!
Our tip: Harman | Honigberg | Brasov County
(28 April 2024)
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Our tip: Harman | Honigberg | Brasov County
(28 April 2024)
Hărman (în germană Honigberg, în săsește Huntschprich, în maghiară Szaszhermany) este un sat și oraș, una dintre cele mai cunoscute biserici fortificate, din județul Brașov, în regiunea Transilvania.
Această biserică fortificată este o mică cetate complet conservată, având în centru biserica. Pe lângă un muzeu interesant, puteți vizita și crenelurile, turnul și biserica. Trebuie neapărat să o fi văzut și este și pentru familiile cu copii, din cauza numeroaselor coridoare, scări și nu numai... o experiență interesantă și minunată 🥰.
Despre loc: În 1211, regele maghiar Andrei al II-lea a acordat Burzenlandul Cavalerilor Teutoni, care s-au stabilit aici, au construit castele, au adus coloniști germani în țară și au fondat sate, printre care și Honigberg.
Prima mențiune documentară a fost în 1240 sub numele de Mons Mellis ("muntele de miere"). La acea vreme, regele Bela al IV-lea a acordat Ordinului Cistercian patronajul bisericilor din Marienburg, Petersberg, Honigberg și Tartlau.
Această biserică fortificată este o mică cetate complet conservată, având în centru biserica. Pe lângă un muzeu interesant, puteți vizita și crenelurile, turnul și biserica. Trebuie neapărat să o fi văzut și este și pentru familiile cu copii, din cauza numeroaselor coridoare, scări și nu numai... o experiență interesantă și minunată 🥰.
Despre loc: În 1211, regele maghiar Andrei al II-lea a acordat Burzenlandul Cavalerilor Teutoni, care s-au stabilit aici, au construit castele, au adus coloniști germani în țară și au fondat sate, printre care și Honigberg.
Prima mențiune documentară a fost în 1240 sub numele de Mons Mellis ("muntele de miere"). La acea vreme, regele Bela al IV-lea a acordat Ordinului Cistercian patronajul bisericilor din Marienburg, Petersberg, Honigberg și Tartlau.
Magura
(27 April 2024)
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Magura | Brasov County ... beautiful
(27 April 2024)
Magura is a village in Brașov County and part of the municipality of Moieciu.
It is located on the eastern side of the Piatra Craiului Mountains, about six kilometres west of Bran Castle.
It is located on the eastern side of the Piatra Craiului Mountains, about six kilometres west of Bran Castle.
Viscri village and fortified church | Brasov county
(26 April 2024)
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Viscri village and fortified church | Brasov county
(26 April 2024)
The village of Viscri (in German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, in Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in the Brașov (Kronstadt) county in Transylvania.
It lies northwest of the town / castle of Rupea (in German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (in German: Schäßburg). The village had about 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterised by both the fortified church and the village structure, which was shaped by Saxon .com/UrlaubinRumaenienarms.
The village was founded by Transylvanian Saxons at the end of the 12th century and was first mentioned in documents in 1185. The fortified church stands at the north-western end of the village.
In the 12th century, Szekler (a Hungarian-speaking population group in eastern Transylvania) built a small Romanesque hall church here before the German settlers. In the 13th century, the church was extended. After the first Turkish invasions, the church was fortified in the 14th century and a defence ring with defence towers was built.
It lies northwest of the town / castle of Rupea (in German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (in German: Schäßburg). The village had about 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterised by both the fortified church and the village structure, which was shaped by Saxon .com/UrlaubinRumaenienarms.
The village was founded by Transylvanian Saxons at the end of the 12th century and was first mentioned in documents in 1185. The fortified church stands at the north-western end of the village.
In the 12th century, Szekler (a Hungarian-speaking population group in eastern Transylvania) built a small Romanesque hall church here before the German settlers. In the 13th century, the church was extended. After the first Turkish invasions, the church was fortified in the 14th century and a defence ring with defence towers was built.
We thank Urlaub in Rumänien Brian Randall for the permission to use this image(s)
Synagogue in Brasov
(23 April 2024)
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Synagogue in Brasov / Kronstadt
(23 April 2024)
Until the Second World War, around 800,000 Jews lived in Romania. In the 1950s, a strong emigration to Israel began.
After the political change in 1990, there was another strong emigration. Today, Jewish communities still exist in around 30 places in Romania. Most of the hundreds of synagogues and prayer houses were destroyed during the communist era. There are still two synagogues in Brasov. The one built in 1901 and located in the centre of the city can be visited daily (except on the Sabbath).
After the political change in 1990, there was another strong emigration. Today, Jewish communities still exist in around 30 places in Romania. Most of the hundreds of synagogues and prayer houses were destroyed during the communist era. There are still two synagogues in Brasov. The one built in 1901 and located in the centre of the city can be visited daily (except on the Sabbath).
Castelul Cantacuzino
(21 April 2024)
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Castelul Cantacuzino | Busteni | County Prahova
(21 April 2024)
Read more about: https://discover-brasov.com/en/cantacuzino-castle/
Brasov
(08 April 2024)
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Brasov / Kronstadt | Spring | April 2023
(08 April 2024)
On the way to Gorge 7 Scari
(06 April 2024)
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On the way to Gorge 7 Scari | April 2023 | Brasov County | WONDERFUL
(06 April 2024)
St. Catherine's Gate
(03 April 2024)
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St. Catherine's Gate
(03 April 2024)
St. Catherine's Gate dates back to 1556 and was built on the foundations of the earlier wooden gate, the “Gate of the Holy Spirit”, which was erected in 1522. The name of the gate comes from the nunnery which stood there and was named after St. Catherine.
The upper part of the building has four turrets symbolizing the “Ius gladii”, a medieval privilege that gave the rulers of Kronstadt the right to impose the ultimate punishment.
Historically, the “Ius gladii” (“right of the sword”) referred to the legal authority to pronounce the death penalty and have it carried out outside Rome within the framework of capital jurisdiction.
The upper part of the building has four turrets symbolizing the “Ius gladii”, a medieval privilege that gave the rulers of Kronstadt the right to impose the ultimate punishment.
Historically, the “Ius gladii” (“right of the sword”) referred to the legal authority to pronounce the death penalty and have it carried out outside Rome within the framework of capital jurisdiction.
Brochure online
(10 March 2024)
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View / view brochure online
(10 March 2024)
The Brasov Fortress
(04 October 2023)
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The Brasov Fortress (Kronstadt in German)
(04 October 2023)
The Brasov Fortress (Kronstadt in German) is a fortification built in the 15th century on Straja Hill to repel enemy attacks.
https://discover-brasov.com/en/home-en/ | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/
Throughout its history it has been repeatedly attacked and rebuilt and was even an important defense point during the First World War. Originally there was only the fortress tower. The outer fortress was built between 1630 and 1631. The horseshoe-shaped central tower has three floors and has served multiple purposes over the centuries: it served as a warehouse, was a prison for Turkish prisoners in the 18th century and later, during the plague, a special ward was created for the sick.
https://discover-brasov.com/en/home-en/ | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/
Throughout its history it has been repeatedly attacked and rebuilt and was even an important defense point during the First World War. Originally there was only the fortress tower. The outer fortress was built between 1630 and 1631. The horseshoe-shaped central tower has three floors and has served multiple purposes over the centuries: it served as a warehouse, was a prison for Turkish prisoners in the 18th century and later, during the plague, a special ward was created for the sick.
