Brasov - medieval city
Brasov (324,000 inhabitants), considered the heart of Romania, is an important economic, tourist, cultural
and sports center of the country. Human activity in the Brasov area goes back to the Neolithic period. The city was orginally
known as Corona. From 1950 through 1960, the city was known as Orasul Stalin or Stalin City. The size of the population makes
its Romania 8th largest city. The city has an area of 267.2 km2 and the metro area is 1,368.5 km2. Brasov is located in the Southern Carpathians in the Transylvania region. The city and county of residence which have
the same name are located at a distance of 171 km from Bucuresti. The ways of access which are most convenient are highway Prahova
Valley which then crosses the Timis valley and the railway that goes parallel to the road. The geographical coordinates of this
city is 45° 40' 0" N, 25° 37' 0" E. The city is located in the Eastern European Time (EET), thus
in terms of the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) it is UTC+2 and during Day Light Savings UTC+3.
Situated at an altitude
of 592 m, on the inside of the curvature of the Southern Carpathians, at the foot of Tampa Mountain (960 m) Brasov unfolds in a full
depression. The climate is moderate with average annual temperature of 8 - 90 (- 5 0 in January and 19 0 C in August).
Brasov
is located on one of the oldest trade routes on which they performed the exchange of goods between the Romanian Country, Moldavia
and Transylvania. At the end of the sixteenth century - century Brasov begin to build a castle but the walls were not ready at first
during the Turkish invasion into Transylvania (1421) and the city was captured and burned by the Ottomans. Turks came back in 1434,
but could not conquer the city because of Brasov being surrounded by strong walls. With the shelter of the walls, Brasov became a
thriving cultural center.
Brasov is an important manufacture of agricultural tractors and machinery, hydraulic transmissions,
auto parts, ball-bearings, building materials, tools, furniture, textiles, shoes, and cosmetics. The real estate market
in Brasov, Romania has soared in recent years due to foreign investments, Romania entry into the European Union, and the future airport.
Brasov has a well developed bus and trackless trolleys line with about 50 lines available.
Brasov’s sports teams include FC Brasov
(football), Rulmentul Brasov (handball), CSU Brasov (basketball), CFR Brasov (rugby), and Bridge Club Brasov (bridge).
Brasov,
Romania is known for hosting the Cerbul de Aur or Golden Stag Festival which is an International Music Festival.
Tourist
attractions in Brasov
1. Cetatuia Brasovului or Fortress of Brasov
2. Biserica Neagra or Black Church (XIV century)
3. Market Hall
4.
St. Bartholomew's Church (sec XIII - XIV)
5. The Roman - Catholic
6. Art Museum
7. Merchants House called Hirscher House (built in
1545)
8. County Museum
9. First Romanian School Museum
10. Prefecture Building
11. County Library.
12. Theater (Bd.Eroilor).
13. Museum
of Ethnography
14. Franciscan Monastery (XVI century)
15. Biserica Sf. Nicolae or Saint Nicholas Church (XVI-XVIII century)
16. St.
Peter and Paul Church (XVIII century)
17. Holy Trinity Church (XVII Century - XIX)
18. Assumption Church (Snails Hill).
19. Casa Sfatului
or ("The mayor's former office building")
20. Rope Street which is the narrowest street in Romania
21. Tâmpa a mountain within Brasov
22.
Muzeul Prima Carte Româneasca which houses the first book ever published in Romanian.
Bibliography
The travel guide of Romania - Publisher Publirom, 2008
Beyond the ruins - medieval
fortresses (Author: Husar, Alexander, Publisher European Institute)
Institutul de Memorie Culturala "Poarta
catre patrimoniul cultural românesc" 2009. Institutul de Memorie Culturala 26 Dec 2009 <
http://www.cimec.ro>
