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Braşov - NATURAL ENVIRONMENT:
1. Bucegi National Park
- Established in 1943, Surface: 35.400 ha
It includes:
- Abrupt Reservation - Bucşoiu, Mălăieşti and Valea Gaura
- Abruptul Prahovean Reservation
- Ialomiţa Reservation
- Ialomiţa, Bătrâna and Cocora Mountains Reservation (spruce fir forests and specimens
of larch fir and European bison)
- Zănoaga Reservation
- Turbăria Lăptici Reservation
- Babele Reservation
- Omu Reservation
- Vama Strunga Reservation
2. Piatra Craiului National Park
- Established in 1938, Surface: 14.800 ha
It includes:
- Natural reservations - Peretele Vestic, Piatra Mică, Prăpastia Zărneştilor,
Hornurile Grindului
- Nature monuments - Colţii chiliilor, Arcul Crăpăturii, Padina închisă,
Turnurile Dianei, Zăplazul, Cerdacul Stanciului,
Cerdacul de sub Vârful Grindu, Vlă;duşca
3. Natural reservations in Ciucaş Mountains
- Established in 1962, Surface: 3 ha
- Tigăile Mari
- Culmea Zăganului
- Gropşoarele
4. Postăvaru Massif
- Situated at 15 km from Braşov, Surface: 1025 ha
5. Stejarii de la Cristian
- Situated at 10 km from Braşov
- Declared monuments of nature, due to their impressive age - over 4 centuries old.
6. Dealul Cetăţii (The Fortress Hill)
- Floral Reservation situated in Ţara Bârsei, at 8 km from Braşov (in Sânpetru
and Hărman Comunes)
7. Hărman - Prejmer - Stupini Marshes
- Surface: 200 ha
- Situated in Ţara Bârsei
- Numerous marshes, which host a variety of rare fauna and flora, in a landscape dominated by various
forms of glacial relief.
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Brasov - BRIEF HISTORY:
The most famous town in Ţara Bârsei is Braşov. Its origins go back to the 13th
century, when the town was first mentioned in the Knights' Diploma.
Situated in the central part of the country, at the shelter offered by the Carpathian Curvature,
the town lays at the feet of the Tampa Hill. It is thus understandable why for 12 centuries the Saxons chose
to establish their major settlements in this location.
The town of Braşov, or by its Saxon name Kronstadt, was considered to be one of the strongest
commercial holes, a status maintained even today. Its medieval atmosphere is well preserved through the
presence of so many historical relics: the History Museum - situated in the Council Square, the Weavers'
Bastion, The Black Church, and Saint Nicholas Church.
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Brasov - FOLKLORE, CULTURE, ARCHITECTURE:
The Black Church
One of the most interesting tourist objectives in Brasov - The Black Church reveals its greatness
through its gothic architecture, dating from the 14th century; it is situated nearby the Council Square.
Its name derives from the fire that caused its deterioration (blackened walls) in the year 1689. On the roof
top lays the silhouette of a baby boy carved in stone. The legend goes that this small monument was erected
to remember the fatal accident of a child who was giving a hand to the church's construction. Near by The
Black Church and The Council Square is The Republica Street,
the perfect place for shopping and walking. It is a place where tourists can find handicraft objects,
painted eggs, woolen fabrics, wooden toys and sculptures.
Săcele
One of the most beautiful extensions of the Brasov Depression, the town of Sacele is situated at
the foot of the Bârsana Mountains, at an altitude of 620-700 meters. Although reduced in size and
surface, Sacele has a very rich history.
In 1971 Săcele was declared a town through the merging of the communes of Baciu, Satulung
and Turcheş, but its name is certified since 1482. History is very much alive in this place: churches
surrounded by great walls and tall towers: Saint Michael and Gabriel Church, Saint Nicholas Church or The
Virgin's Assumption, also famous are the buildings of Casa Dijmelor.
The tourist offer is quite varied, as in Brasov. It is the starting point to Postăvaru or
Piatra Mare and the accommodation offered includes modern pensions, where you will perhaps feel better than
home.
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Brasov - ENTERTAINMENT:
1. Resorts::
- Poiana Braşov - 12 km from Braşov
- Predeal - 20 km from Braşov, on DN1
- Pârâul Rece - 30 km from Brasov
- Zizin, Băile Rodbav - 15 km from Braşov
- Timişu de Sus - on DN1
- Timişu de Jos - on DN1
- Băile Perşani, Băile Homorod - 15 km from Braşov
2. Architectural Monuments
- Castelul Bran - 18 km from Brasov
- Cetatea Brasovului (Brasov Fortress)
- Cetatea Feldioarei (Feldioara Fortress)
- Cetatea Harmanului (Harmanului Fortress)
- Bastionul Tesatorilor (The Weavers' Bastion) - Brasov
- Cetatea Prejmer (Prejmer Fortress)
- Fortificatiile de la Codlea (The strongholds at Codlea)
- Cetatea din Sânpetru (Sanpetru Fortress)
- Cetatea Taraneasca de la Rasnov (The Rural Fortress of Râşnov)
- Castelul Haller de la Hoghiz (The Haller Castle in Hoghiz)
- Cetatea Fagarasului (Făgă'raş Fortress)
3. Religious objectives
- The Black Church - Braşov
- Bartolomeu Church
- Brâncoveanu Monastery - Voila commune
- Predeal Monastery
- Schitul Păltiniş
- The Evangelical Church - Râşnov, Săcele
- The Protestant Church - Făgăraş, Săcele
- Bucium Monastery
- Buneci Monastery
- Schitul Berivoi Mici
4. Museums
- The Ethnographical Museum of Săcele
- The National Museum of Braşov
- The National Museum of Săcele
5.Workshops in Schei and Hărman
6.Riding courses in Poiana Braşov and Săcele
7.Carriage rides in Poiana Braşov and Săcele
8.Folkloric show - ASTRA Association in Săcele
9.Mountain climbing, light trekking: Solomon - Braşov; 7 Scări - Săcele
10.Forest walks - Poiana Angelescu, Săcele, Poiana Braşov
11.Mountain trekking:
- 1 day-long light trekking: "7 Scări", access way through Piatra Mare; Predeal, from Trei Brazi;
Poiana Braşov on the old route.
- 2 days of trekking : starting point from Săcele, Braşov - where you can have breakfast and take
the chance to go sightseeing through the town's historical centre, then journey to Hărman, for a tour
of the local workshops and finish it off with a festive overnight stay at "The Country Hotel" Pension.
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