26-10-2016
Brasov, lies in the centre of Romania, in the south-eastern area of Barsa and at the crossroads of the Middle Carpathians and the Western Carpathians and it is at 550-650 m. above sea level. It is considered the fifth largest city in this country and it is 160 kilometres away from Bucharest, the capital city and the main city of the Romanian tourism. The origins seem to be lost long ago in history: the first document dating from 1235 mentions – Corona – (the ancient name of Brasov) and refers the beginnings of the medieval city. In 1228 Brasov was known by the name of „Brasso“ and the actual name of – Brasov – appeared only in 1324.
During this period, Brasov was known as a powerful fortress surrounded by high stone walls and defended by bulwarks, towers and other small fortresses, every group of craftsmen in the city being charged with the defence of a certain bulwark or tower. One can still see and visit today some of the old fortifications in the city. The buildings and the streets in the historical centre still preserve a medieval ambience and they are a favourite tourist attraction. The houses built in the 19th century display artistic elements belonging to the Art Nouveau, the Neo-Renaissance or the Neo-Baroque styles.
