around rasnov
the old city of Brasov with the Black church and many towers.
Prejmer fortified church, a UNESCO world heritage site
main attractions
The old fortress
Built in the 14th century by the local Saxons it was meant to protect them from invaders and protect the Burtzenland's south eastern border, just 15 km away. It is freshly renovated and thus is the best preserved fortress in Romania. It also offers a breathtaking view as it is located on a big hill.You can get there
by car: from Rasnov city center take the road towards Poiana Brasov and right where Rasnov ends go left. A forest road leads up to the parking for the fortress. Can be crowded and tight in high season.
by foot: a wonderful walking path takes you from the center to the fortress, through a shady forest. As you face the hill from the city center's park you will see a big entrance between two old buildings on the left there is a shop, and on the right a pub. Go through that entrance and follow the path. Walking time: 15-20 mins. Difficulty: you need to be more or less fit, but certainly not a passionate hiker.
In the fortress you can have a drink, and shoot with a bow.
Entrance fee: about 2.5-3 Euro. No discount for students!
Old Evanghelic Church
with old clock. Right in the city center. Freshly renovated. It has been built in the 13th century and the murals date from around 1500.Old Orthodox Church
from the center park with the hill on your left hand side, go straight and then the second street to the left quite a small street. Total walking distance: about 10-15 minutes. The church was built in 1384 by the Dan I Basarab. It also houses a small museum.Cheile Rasnoavei
this green canyon is appreciated for its beauty not only by locals and tourists but also by movie producers who have filmed here. In the canyon there is a fast mountain river with many small waterfalls. Here you can bungee jump, rappel, walk, drive an ATV, climb, picnic, tent but beware of bears, or just enjoy this natural and well preserved area.