- 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 castle of Râșnov was built in the years 1211-1225 by Teutonic Knights. ... Rasnov fortress. by billhunt. My Bookmarks.
- The last siege of Rasnov Fortress took place in 1690 during the final Ottoman invasion of Transylvania. Damaged by fire in 1718, it was rebuilt the following year.
- Râșnov Fortress is a medieval-type fortress, which offered refuge for townspeople and villagers from the area in times of war.
- The small town of Rasnov, with a population of about 15,000 can be found in the heart of Romania, in Brasov county. ... view from Rasnov Fortress, Romania.
- The only chance of survival for the inhabitants of the area, including from Cristian and Ghimbav, was the refuge inside the fortress at Râșnov.
- 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.
- It is one of the best preserved locks of this type in Europe. The fortress consists of an upper castle and a lower castle. ... Râșnov Fortress – popular in the area.
- The ancient site of the Fortress of Râșnov is situated in Brașov county, Râșnov area in Romania.