- Commonly paired with Bran Castle on day trips from Braşov, Râşnov Fortress might just be the more enchanting of the two.
- The only chance of survival for the inhabitants of the area, including from Cristian and Ghimbav, was the refuge inside the fortress at Râşnov.
- Explore medieval history and legends at Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress.
- Dive into Dracula’s Castle for a glimpse of medieval life and folklore.
- Immerse in rich history and panoramic views at Râșnov Fortress.
- That is why I have seen Râșnov Fortress for the first time last year. And it was by chance, something like “shoot a pigeon and kill a crow” situation.
- Râșnov is a town in Transylvania, Romania, in the popular tourist county of Brașov. Understand. Râșnov is part of the region called Burzenland...
- The Râșnov Fortress is situated only 11 kilometers away from Poiana Brașov, which means a 10 minutes car ride on E574 towards Pitești.
- The final stop on this remarkable tour is the scenic Rasnov Fortress, a historical site boasting breathtaking views of the Transylvanian landscape.
- 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.
- Perched in the vicinity of Brașov, the Rasnov Fortress has long served as a protective shield for the townsfolk of Râșnov and neighboring villages.
- A greater effort of ensuring a steady fresh water supply for Rasnov fortress was made between 1623 – 1643 when the rock was dug to a depth of 140 meters.