Day Trip Through Brasov in Transylvania and Bran, Peles, and Rasnov Castles
Bucharest, Romania
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: Flexible
This is a unique opportunity to discover one of the most beautiful and picturesque regions of Romania. Visit, what are probably the most beautiful castles and fortresses in Transylvania and stroll through the charming medieval streets of Brasov!
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This is a unique opportunity to discover one of the most beautiful and picturesque regions of Romania. Visit, what are probably the most beautiful castles and fortresses in Transylvania and stroll through the charming medieval streets of Brasov!The tour starts with departure from Bucharest in the morning, and heads towards Sinaia. There are over 50 castles, fortresses and fortified churches in this ancient region. The tour will take you to the three most beautiful of all, starting with Peles Castle– the former royal residence, an architectural jewel.
Next on the tour you will take a journey to Bran Village, the climax of the trip, where you will visit the famous Bran Castle – better known as Dracula’s Castle, with its remarkable architecture and Gothic elements. The castle was built between 1377-1382, at 60 m high. Built originally as a fortress and surrounded by a massive wall with small windows which were used to shoot enemies, Bran Castle proved to be a successful defense point. In the inner courtyard of the castle there is a fountain used to provide water in case of a siege. Bran Castle got its fame from the novel Dracula, written by Bram Stoker, and later adapted into a movie.
After visiting Bran Castle you will next travel to Rasnov city to visit the picturesque streets with medieval houses and Rasnov Fortress. Rasnov Fortress is one of the best preserved peasant fortresses in Transylvania and was built in the 13th - 14th century. The principal purpose was to defend themselves against Tartar attacks and the fortress was conquered only once around the year 1600 by Prince Gabriel Bathory. Here you can visit the small museum inside the Fortress, but the main attraction of the visit is the beautiful 360-degree view over Brasov Depression and Piatra Craiului Mountains. This area is famous due to the fact that some of the scenes from the 2003 movie “Cold Mountain” were filmed here.
Finally a stop is made in Brasov, a lovely medieval town located in southern Transylvania at the foot of Tampa.
The tour ends in Bucharest.
Next on the tour you will take a journey to Bran Village, the climax of the trip, where you will visit the famous Bran Castle – better known as Dracula’s Castle, with its remarkable architecture and Gothic elements. The castle was built between 1377-1382, at 60 m high. Built originally as a fortress and surrounded by a massive wall with small windows which were used to shoot enemies, Bran Castle proved to be a successful defense point. In the inner courtyard of the castle there is a fountain used to provide water in case of a siege. Bran Castle got its fame from the novel Dracula, written by Bram Stoker, and later adapted into a movie.
After visiting Bran Castle you will next travel to Rasnov city to visit the picturesque streets with medieval houses and Rasnov Fortress. Rasnov Fortress is one of the best preserved peasant fortresses in Transylvania and was built in the 13th - 14th century. The principal purpose was to defend themselves against Tartar attacks and the fortress was conquered only once around the year 1600 by Prince Gabriel Bathory. Here you can visit the small museum inside the Fortress, but the main attraction of the visit is the beautiful 360-degree view over Brasov Depression and Piatra Craiului Mountains. This area is famous due to the fact that some of the scenes from the 2003 movie “Cold Mountain” were filmed here.
Finally a stop is made in Brasov, a lovely medieval town located in southern Transylvania at the foot of Tampa.
The tour ends in Bucharest.
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