- Râșnov Fortress, as the name indicates, is a former citadel located in the Brașov county village of Râșnov.
- The final stop on this remarkable tour is the scenic Rasnov Fortress, a historical site boasting breathtaking views of the Transylvanian landscape.
- If you’re into Medieval fortresses, you’ll surely love to explore Râșnov, one of the most iconic Transylvanian citadels.
- The Rasnov fortress consists of an outer and an inner courtyard. In the eastern part of the outer courtyard is located a fortified wall with a square tower.
- 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.
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- To secure a spot on the Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress tour from Brașov, travelers can easily check availability, select a date, and make a reservation online.
- The only chance of survival for the inhabitants of the area, including from Cristian and Ghimbav, was the refuge inside the fortress at Râșnov.
- Unlike Bran, the Râșnov Fortress had many buildings, including houses, a school, a chapel… unlike Peleş, a royal residence, Râșnov Fortress is known as...
- The ancient site of the Fortress of Râșnov is situated in Brașov county, Râșnov area in Romania.