• The only chance of survival for the inhabitants of the area, including from Cristian and Ghimbav, was the refuge inside the fortress at Râșnov.
  • The first mention in a document of the fortress of Râșnov is from 1331, the current aspect being mostly from consolidation works made two centuries later.
  • Rasnov Fortress also known as Rasnov Citadel (Cetatea Râșnov) is one of Romania’s most important medieval monuments.
  • Unlike Bran, the Râșnov Fortress had many buildings, including houses, a school, a chapel… unlike Peleş, a royal residence, Râșnov Fortress is known as...
  • Râșnov Fortress is a medieval-type fortress, which offered refuge for townspeople and villagers from the area in times of war.
  • I wanted to visit the Fortress of Râşnov which was built on a hill overlooking the town and surrounding plains but decided to squeeze the visit of a cave in first to...
  • Later on, in the 16th century, Rasnov fortress was taken over by the locals, who used it as a place of refuge during Tartar and Ottoman invasions.
  • Located amidst the picturesque landscapes of Transylvania, the Râșnov Fortress stands as a silent sentinel to the region’s rich history and cultural heritage.
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