Castles and Fortresses

This collection showcases the architectural evolution of Brașov County, from the Roman ruins of Castra Cumidava to the iconic Bran Castle. Explore medieval Saxon fortifications like the spiral-shaped Rupea Fortress and the defensive towers of Brașov. The list includes the moated Făgăraș Citadel, the Teutonic origins of Feldioara, and the Renaissance Sükösd-Bethlen Castle. These sites highlight the region's strategic importance as a historical borderland between Transylvania, Wallachia, and the Ottoman Empire.

Bran Castle

Bran Castle is a historic fortress in Transylvania, Romania, renowned for its association with the Dracula legend. It serves as a museum displaying art, furniture collected by Queen Marie, and medieval artifacts, attracting visitors interested in history, architecture, and local culture.

Râșnov Citadel

Râșnov Fortress is a well-preserved fortified complex located on the limestone hill of Râșnov, Brașov, and is one of the best-preserved fortified ensembles in Transylvania. It offers visitors the chance to explore the walls, a feudal art museum, historical artifacts, and recreational activities inside the fortress.

Făgăraș Citadel

Făgăraș Citadel is a historic monument in Făgăraș, Brașov County, Romania.

Rupea Fortress

Rupea Fortress is a medieval fortress built by Transylvanian Saxons in the Kingdom of Hungary and first mentioned by a 1324 document.

White Tower

A 15th-century semicircular fortification located on a cliff overlooking Brașov. It features four tiers of defensive galleries and battlements originally used by the tinners' and copper-smiths' guilds.

Cetățuia Brașovului

A 16th-century hilltop fortress originally built of wood and later reinforced with stone. It served as a strategic lookout point, a prison, and a military barracks for the city of Brașov.

Black Tower

A 15th-century square watchtower located on a rocky outcrop. Part of Brașov's outer defense system, it acquired its name after a 1559 fire caused by a lightning strike.

Cetatea Feldioara

Originally built by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century, this restored fortress was the most important strategic point in the Burzenland region. It features medieval walls and four defensive towers.

Council House

Located in the Council Square, this former medieval town hall dates back to 1420. It currently houses the Brașov County Museum of History, showcasing artifacts from the city's administrative and guild past.

Sükösd-Bethlen

A 17th-century Renaissance castle in Racoș featuring a square plan with four circular corner towers. It was built for the Sükösd family and later modified by Prince Gabriel Bethlen.

Castra Cumidava

Cumidava was originally a Dacian settlement, and later a Roman military camp on the site of the modern city of Râșnov in Romania.

Conacul Brâncoveanu

An 18th-century manor house built in the Brâncovenesc architectural style. It was part of the estate of Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu and served as a cultural and administrative center in Sâmbăta de Sus.

Biserica rupestră Templul Ursitelor

An ancient cave monastery carved into sandstone hills in Șinca Veche. The site features unique rock-cut architecture, two altars, and a chimney-like opening through which the sky is visible.