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.
Brasov | Impressions
(23 September 2023)
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Kronstadt | Brasov | Impressions
(23 September 2023)
A September day in Brasov
(22 September 2023)
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A day of September in Brasov | Beautiful
(22 September 2023)
From above...
(17 September 2023)
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From above .... Brasov
(17 September 2023)
What you should not miss in Brasov is the ascent (the hike, about 1 hr. 30 min.) to Varful Tampa at 960 meters above sea level.
Right next to the BRASOV sign there is a wonderful view over the city and the surrounding region.
Who wants can of course also go by gondola, but must accept besides the cost also at times very long waiting times (on weekends).
Right next to the BRASOV sign there is a wonderful view over the city and the surrounding region.
Who wants can of course also go by gondola, but must accept besides the cost also at times very long waiting times (on weekends).
White Tower
(12 September 2023)
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White Tower | Brasov | Brasov
(12 September 2023)
If you want to see the entire old town from high above and have a dreamlike view in front of your eyes, you should definitely come here.
The White Tower was built between 1460 and 1494 and still impresses with the massiveness and smoothness of its architectural lines. Its architecture consists of an open semicircular plan, with a height difference of 30 m from the city wall, a height of 20 m towards the city and 18 m towards the hill. Learn more ...
https://kronstadt-erleben.de
https://discover-brasov.com
The White Tower was built between 1460 and 1494 and still impresses with the massiveness and smoothness of its architectural lines. Its architecture consists of an open semicircular plan, with a height difference of 30 m from the city wall, a height of 20 m towards the city and 18 m towards the hill. Learn more ...
https://kronstadt-erleben.de
https://discover-brasov.com
Wonderful butterflies
(08 September 2023)
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Wonderful butterflies | Canionul Sapte Scari | Brasov County
(08 September 2023)
Shortly after the end of Brasov in the direction of Sinaia (Bucharest), turn left to the gorge Sapte Scari (Seven Ladders).
It is a good one-hour walk to the gorge or the seven ladders, which is lined by a stream with clear, cold water and a lot of nature and also ... butterflies.
It is a good one-hour walk to the gorge or the seven ladders, which is lined by a stream with clear, cold water and a lot of nature and also ... butterflies.
Fortress Feldioara | Marienburg
(06 September 2023)
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Fortress Feldioara
(06 September 2023)
Last weekend (Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September) the Festivalul Cavalerii Teutoni come back in the fortress Feldioara | Marienburg.
Fortress Feldioara
(06 September 2023)
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Fortress Feldioara | Marienburg
(06 September 2023)
Besides many, many interested visitors and guests, Vlad III Draculea, the former voivode of Wallachia and also known as Vlad the Impaler / Vlad Tepes, surprised the fortress with his visit.
The festival "Festivalul Cavalerii Teutoni se întorc" took place last weekend (Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September) in the fortress Feldioara | Marienburg.
The festival "Festivalul Cavalerii Teutoni se întorc" took place last weekend (Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September) in the fortress Feldioara | Marienburg.
Oktoberfest in Brasov
(04 September 2023)
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Oktoberfest in Brasov | Visit now
(04 September 2023)
For those who are in the region or want to come here the next few days, pictures from yesterday (Friday 01.09) of the Oktoberfest in Kronstadt (Brasov).
The Maß (1 litre) of beer costs 23 Lei (4,60 Euro) and it goes on for another week
The Maß (1 litre) of beer costs 23 Lei (4,60 Euro) and it goes on for another week
View over Kronstadt
(26 August 2023)
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View over Kronstadt and the Burzenland
(26 August 2023)
Hotel "Das Fort Boutique"
(26 August 2023)
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Hotel "Das Fort Boutique" | Rasnov | Brasov County
(26 August 2023)
The 5* hotel "Das Fort Boutique" is a wonderful ensemble of reborn houses, which have been transformed into guest houses with a lot of skill, knowledge and elegance, with an exquisite gourmet restaurant and secluded quiet areas.