Romanya'daki kaleler
- 2.1 Background. 2.1.1 Legend. 2.2 Fortress. 3 Construction and architecture. 4 Restoration. 5 References. Toggle the table of contents. Rupea Fortress.
- The citadel of Rupea, clearly visible from the main road between Sighisoara and Brasov, was one of the major fortresses of Transylvania.
- In 1790, the fortress was abandoned for good, after a storm destroyed its roof. Later, the Rupea fortress became an important Saxon cultural center.
- Throughout history, the Rupea fortress served as a refuge for the people of the surrounding villages during the repeated attacks of the Tatars and Turks.
- Rupea Fortress, located in Rupea, Romania, is a stunning medieval stronghold perched on a basalt cliff, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
- The entrance into Rupea citadel. The Rupea fortress as it is seen from under the Gate Tower. The Dawn fortress and a path which leads to the Upper fortress.
- Rupea Fortress is shaped like a snail shell. It consists of three smaller fortresses each one of them built in a different time period.
- Homorod Baths are located at a distance of about 60 kilometers from Rupea Fortress and is distinguished by the presence of numerous mineral water springs.
- Rupea Fortress is one of Transylvania’s most iconic and spectacular sites. ... The current Rupea Fortress was built by the Saxon German colonists around 1320s.
