• Rupea Fortress (Romanian: Cetatea Rupea, German: Burg Reps, Hungarian: Kőhalmi vár) is a medieval fortress built by Transylvanian Saxons in the Kingdom of Hungary...
  • In 1790, the fortress was abandoned for good, after a storm destroyed its roof. Later, the Rupea fortress became an important Saxon cultural center.
  • The citadel of Rupea, clearly visible from the main road between Sighisoara and Brasov, was one of the major fortresses of Transylvania.
  • 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...
  • 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.
  • 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 entrance into Rupea citadel. The Rupea fortress as it is seen from under the Gate Tower. The Dawn fortress and a path which leads to the Upper fortress.
  • The first ticked on the list was Rupea Fortress, located on the outskirts of Rupea, Brasov County, on Cetății Street, on top of a hill.