Biserica Neagra ("The Black Church"), Biserica Sf. Nicolae (St. Nicholas Church), First Romanian School, Schei, The Orthodox cathedral, Muzeul "Prima Carte Romaneasca, Tampa Mountain, "Brasov Citadel Fortress", Bran Castle, Poiana Brasov,
Airport - Brasov does not have a local airport. The closest airports are located in Sibiu (SBZ) – 85 miles west of Brasov, Targu Mures (TGM) - 105 miles north of Brasov, and Bucharest (OTP) – 100 miles south of Brasov. Shopping - Folk crafts, such as embroidered clothing and linen, painted or beaded eggs, carpets, pottery, woodcarvings and icons, make interesting gifts and souvenirs. Romanian peasants do magnificent embroidery on cotton, wool and leather. Look for blouses, skirts, exotic coats, rugs, tablecloths and lacework. Icons, new and old, painted on glass or wood are outstanding.
Hotels
Ambient Hotel - 27 Iuliu Maniu Str. Aninoasa nr.5, +40-268-470856
Capitol Hotel - Blvd Eroilor, 19, +40-268-418920
Hotel Aro Palace - Blvd Eroilor, 27, +40-268-478800
Postavarul Hotel - Str Politehnicii, 2, +40-268-477448
Hotel Oasis - 41 Vulcan, +40-268-406310,
Cafe\Restaurants
Abo Navas - 15 Noiembrie, +40-721-45803
Bella Musica - Gheorghe Baritiu 2, +40-268-477956 +40-268-476946
Dracula - Myth & Reality! (Brasov) - A very interesting tour guiding you back to the 14th century, in a world of constant threads, wars, betrayels and struggles for power, but also in a world of myths and legends, some of them kept alive until today. Medieval cities and fortified castles offer the appropriate scenery for discovering the life of Vlad the Impeller and the legend of Dracula, the blood-thirsty Wallachian prince.
Medieval Brasov & Surroundings (Brasov) - Full day tour discovering the hidden medieval treasures of the region of Brasov. Starting with a walking city tour of the Old Town with its numerous pedestrian streeds, heading towards the Council Square build in 1420 and the Black Church (16.
Medieval Fortifications of Harman and Prejmer (Brasov) - Discover the medieval fortifications around Brasov! Starting with Harman, one of the most important seven medieval fortifications of Saxon Transilvania, you will slide back in time towards the 13th century. The fortification of Prejmer offers a clear view of Transilvanian peasant defense stations and was included on UNESCO's List of World Cultural Heritage for it's exquisite state of preservation.
The Very Best of Traditional Romania (Brasov) - Starting from the capital Bucharest up to the northern border with the Ukraine, covering almost all historical regions of Romania and also most of it's interesting and unique sites, this tour offers you a glance at the best what Romania can offer. Unesco Sites, Saxon Medieval Fortifications, Romanian Orthodox Churches, the Merry Cemetery and Jewish Synagogues - you will discover the diverse and complex character of Romanian culturure and go back in time up to the origins of the Romanians.
Thank you for considering Romania as your future travel destination. My name is Serban D Capatana and I am a licensed free-lance tour guide for Romania. Guiding comes very handy for me, as it offers me the possibility of pursuing my passion for history, culture, photography and people in general