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- 2.1 Background. 2.1.1 Legend. 2.2 Fortress. 3 Construction and architecture. 4 Restoration. 5 References. Toggle the table of contents. Rupea Fortress.
- Consequently, by the 1780s, Rupea Fortress, once one of the most important Transylvanian citadels, ended up entirely abandoned.
- Homorod Baths are located at a distance of about 60 kilometers from Rupea Fortress and is distinguished by the presence of numerous mineral water springs.
- Throughout history, the Rupea fortress served as a refuge for the people of the surrounding villages during the repeated attacks of the Tatars and Turks.
- In 1790, the fortress was abandoned for good, after a storm destroyed its roof. Later, the Rupea fortress became an important Saxon cultural center.
- First mentioned in 1324, Rupea Fortress extends on almost 11 hectares. Its three levels were built in different moments, the newer ones enclosing the top...
- Rupea Fortress is located just northwest of Brasov which is located in central Romania just north of Sinaia and east of Sibiu in the Transylvania region.
- The fortress of Rupea nowadays covers an area of approximately 11 ha (~27 acres) together with its walls, towers and inner courtyards.
- Rupea Fortress is shaped like a snail shell. It consists of three smaller fortresses each one of them built in a different time period.
