- Râșnov Fortress, located in the town of Râșnov in Brașov County, Romania, is a historic citadel that dates back to the early 13th century.
- The architecture of the Râșnov fortress is very simple, being a peasant fortress.
- Once built as a protective bastion against invaders, Rasnov Fortress is now an inviting exploration ground for travelers.
- The only chance of survival for the inhabitants of the area, including from Cristian and Ghimbav, was the refuge inside the fortress at Râşnov.
- 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.
- The fortress can be seen from wherever you travel to Rasnov and many tourists stop at the roadside to be photographed with the fortress from afar.
- Just 15km from Brasov is the Râșnov Castle, one of the best fortified fortresses in Transylvania.
- Râșnov Fortress, as the name indicates, is a former citadel located in the Brașov county village of Râșnov.
- Looking back in time we’ve realized that Râșnov Fortress is a perfect example of a medieval fortress built on an abrupt cliff, with walls five meters tall, eight...
- The only chance of survival for the inhabitants of the area, including from Cristian and Ghimbav, was the refuge inside the fortress at Râșnov.