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Brașov - Gorgeous City in Romania

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Braşov (Hungarian: Brassó, German: Kronstadt) is a city in Romania, residence of Braşov county.
The population of Braşov is 283,901, according to the 2002 census.
Founded in the 13th century;
Transilvania university with 10,000 students.




































































Skiing in Poiana Brasov:








 
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Some aerial Brasov














 
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Interesting as this city looks very German IMO
 
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Austrian cities look fairly "German" as well, except most of them are located between mountains.

So when people see architecture with a "German" influence with mountains in the backdrop, they think of Austria/Bavaria/Switzerland. In this case, it would be Austria.

-Ataman
 
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Yeah but you and I both know the truth - it’s German. Who cares what the untrained eye thinks?! :)
 
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^^ Brasov seen from the summit of Tampa Mountain

Fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and resplendent with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, as well as a wealth of historical attractions, Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania.

Founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211 on an ancient Dacian site and settled by the Saxons as one of the seven walled citadels*, Brasov exudes a distinct medieval ambiance and has been used as backdrop in many recent period films.

The location of the city at the intersection of trade routes linking the Ottoman Empire and western Europe, together with certain tax exemptions, allowed Saxon merchants to obtain considerable wealth and exert a strong political influence in the region. This was reflected in the city’s German name, Kronstadt, as well as in its Latin name, Corona, meaning Crown City (hence, the coat of arms of the city which is a crown with oak roots).

Fortifications were erected around the city and continually expanded, with several towers maintained by different craft guilds, according to medieval custom.

Stroll around the old Town Hall Square (Piata Sfatului) where you can admire colorfully painted and ornately trimmed baroque structures. Take a peek inside the Black Church (Biserica Neagra), the largest gothic church in Romania. Its name derives from damage caused by the Great Fire of 1689, when flames and smoke blackened its walls. The interior is impressive and well-kept and houses one of the largest organs in Eastern Europe.

http://www.romaniatourism.com/brasov.html
 
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