Brașov
Romania
- Safety rating
- 8.2/10
- Best time to visit
- May to September is ideal for sightseeing and hiking, while winter brings skiing at nearby Poiana Brașov.
- Population
- 0.3M
Overview
Cradled in the Carpathian Mountains, Brașov is a Transylvanian gem with a pastel medieval old town, a towering Gothic Black Church, and a Hollywood-style hilltop sign. It's the gateway to Bran 'Dracula's' Castle and excellent hiking and skiing in the surrounding peaks.
Top attractions
See the Black Church, Council Square, the Rope Street, and ride the cable car up Tâmpa for views.
Getting around
The compact old town is walkable, with buses and a cable car up to the Tâmpa mountain viewpoint.