- Commonly paired with Bran Castle on day trips from Braşov, Râşnov Fortress might just be the more enchanting of the two.
- One of the most visited medieval attractions in the country, Rasnov Fortress, impresses its visitors with its centuries-old history and dramatic ruins.
- The final stop on this remarkable tour is the scenic Rasnov Fortress, a historical site boasting breathtaking views of the Transylvanian landscape.
- The only chance of survival for the inhabitants of the area, including from Cristian and Ghimbav, was the refuge inside the fortress at Râşnov.
- 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.
- Râșnov is a town in Transylvania, Romania, in the popular tourist county of Brașov. Understand. Râșnov is part of the region called Burzenland...
- 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.
- Located amidst the picturesque landscapes of Transylvania, the Râșnov Fortress stands as a silent sentinel to the region’s rich history and cultural heritage.
- Surroundings | Rasnov Fortress. Rasnov Fortress. Just 15km from Brasov is the Râșnov Castle, one of the best fortified fortresses in Transylvania.
- 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.