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Visit Brasov, the land of Dracula, and experience one of Romania's most historical towns. With traditional Romanian dishes, castles, outdoor sports and Christmas markets, there's sure to be something for the whole family to love.
This castle is attributed to the Transylvanian torturer Vlad the Impaler, better known as the character Dracula in Stoker's famous novel.
This popular ski resort attracts thousands of visitors from Italy, Hungary and Romania each year.
This 70 square kilometers is a safe haven for Romania's black and brown bear populations.
This ornate Orthodox church is situated in the center of Brasov's historical center.
This mountain overlooks Brasov city and bears the town's name in huge letters. The mountain is accessible via a cable car.
The best time to visit Brasov is in the Spring (April-June), when the attractions in the nearby countryside become more accessible. However, it is also a popular destination in the winter for its skiing and winter markets.
The Brasov airport is currently being built. Generally, tourists fly into the Bucharest International Airport and then connect via bus or train to Brasov.
There are daily trains from Brasov train terminal to other main Romanian cities. Tickets from Brasov to Bucharest cost roughly 60lei one way and the journey takes around 3 hours.
The A3 motorway passes through Brasov and down towards Bucharest. Please note that sections of this highway are under construction.
Buses leave from Gare Du Nord in Bucharest several times a day to Brasov, with tickets costing around 40lei. The journey takes around 3 hours.
House of Dracula Hotel near Poiana Brașov ski resort offers rooms staring at 150lei per night.
Schei - The old Romanian/Wallachian quarter features a beautiful 16th century orthodox church.
Old Town - The centralized historic center comprises the highest concentrations of restaurants, shops and lodgings. The area is made up of cobble stoned streets and unique old architecture.
Rasnov - Just outside of the city, the medieval Rasnov fortress was built high above the city as a defense against ancient invaders.
Brasov has many buses and cable cars, with tickets available upon boarding for 2lei.
There are many taxis with a starting tariff at 1.73le. Taxis cost around 10lei per trip within the city center.
Rental cars can be picked up from downtown or at the train station. Daily rental prices start around 100lei.
The main pedestrian shopping area in Old Town is Republicii Street, which sells books, clothes, art and souveniers.
The two main supermarkets in Brasv are Rapid and ProfiCity. A dozen eggs costs 6.5lei.
La Ceaun Restaurant close to the old square serves traditional Romanian food, with a standard meal costing 20lei.