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Brasov (rum. Brașov) - city in Romania with just over 200,000 inhabitants of Brasov, is frequently visited by foreign tourists.

Characteristic

It is located more or less in the center of the country and has very good rail and road connections with almost all regions of Romania, including Bucharest and medieval architectural gems Sibiu and Sighişoara. Very close from Brasov is the most touristic mountain of Romania Bucegi (about 30 minutes by train or private bus to the Romanian town of Zakopane Sinaia, even closer to other mountain resorts like Busteni, Predeal and Azuga) a bit further (approx. 1.5 h) in the rugged, majestic and accessible only to experienced mountain tourists Fagaras Mountains.

Braov was founded in the first half of the 13th century by settlers from Germany and the spirit of this city is more Western European than typically Romanian. A massive, massive gothic towers over the city Black Church (Biserica Neagra). At its feet there is a large market which is considered to be the most beautiful in Romania. From the square to the north-east, towards the seat of the Brasov region authorities, there is an elegant, colorful and crowded promenade Strada Republicii with pretty tenement houses. Both around the market square and on the promenade you will find many good restaurants, pubs, shops and other places. Brasov's old town is teeming with life until late at night, because Romanians are cheerful and fun-loving people.

Drive

By plane

Bucharest Otopeni airport (OTP) is about 160 km south and has good connections all over Europe. There are direct buses to Brasov from the airport, and every hour or two trains from Gara de Nord, taking 3 hours.

Sibiu airport (SBZ) to the west is of a similar distance but has fewer flights and less transport.

Own airport in Brasov is a long story of misfortune. The runway has been completed but there are no funds to build a passenger terminal or flights.

By rail

From Bucharest Gara de Nord there are 13 direct trains daily from 06:00 to 21:00, which takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes (49 lei, September 2018). Travel via Bucharest to Bulgaria, Moldova and Turkey.

WITH Budapest Keleti runs three direct trains a day (one daytime and two nighttime) via Arad, Deva and Sibiuwhich takes approximately 13 hours. One of the night trains is a direct train from Vienna Hbf. Several other connections are possible from Budapest Nyugati via Oradeataking 16 hours.

There are direct trains from Sibiu (6 / day, 3-4 hours), Constana (one direct, the other via Bucharest) and Cluj-Napoca (4 / day, 7 hours).

The passenger train operator is CFR Călători. 1 Railway station located 3km north of the old center at the foot of Bvd Victoriei. It is a communist era room, but there are ticket kiosks, ATMs, cafes and (downstairs) luggage storage open 24/7 (5 lei per day, small bag, 10 lei). More food kiosks outside and city bus stops - take # 4 or # 51 for the old center. Next to it is Autogara (bus station).

By car

Braov has good road connections as it is situated in a valley where numerous routes over the hills converge. The main routes are:

• E60 runs south to Ploiesti, Otopeni i Bucharest. In the north it leads to Sighisoara, Cluj-Napoca, Oradea and Budapest.
• E68 runs west to Sibiu, Deva, Arad and Timișoary on Hungary.
• E574 runs north to the Romanian region of Moldova, Iasi, and to the Ukraine and Moldova. It runs south to Pitesti and Domestic.

Call your accommodation for advice on parking, which is often difficult in Brasov. In winter you must have winter tires: in this hilly area, the police often check, with stiff penalties for non-compliance.

By bus

Buses run every hour or two to Sibiu (2 hours 30 minutes), Cluj-Napoca (4 hours 30 minutes) and Bucharest (3 hours). Buses in Bucharest also stop at Otopeni Airport.

Buses from Bucharest run from Autogara 1 (also called Codreana), next to the train station. Most of the other intercity buses run from the 2nd Autogara 2, at the foot of the Strada Avram Iancu, 4 km north of the old center. (It is sometimes called Stadion Tineretului for the adjacent sports stadium.)

Timetables and tariffs see Autogari.

Communication and movement

On foot

The old town and west Șchei are compact and walkable - in fact, they are mainly pedestrianized areas. The new city and neighborhoods stretch far out. Bike rental is available in the central square of Piața Sfatului, 4 lei per hour.

By bus

Buses in Brasov are operated by RATBv (Regia Autonomă de Transport Brașov). They usually work on weekdays from 5.30 am to midnight, on weekends from 6.30 am to 11.00 pm; there is no night service. Most bus stops have a real-time digital display of what's coming. Google Maps usually plan ideal routes on public transport in Brasov.

The largest bus node near the old town is Livada Poștei. It is located on the northern edge of the old center; If you travel a lot around the city, be prepared to depart from this location multiple times.

Tickets

• For tourists and visitors, the recommended option (least hassle) is paying with a 24-day smartphone app.
• Alternatively, you can use paper tickets (from kiosks or ticket machines at main bus stops - if not available look for a nearby newspaper kiosk or super / mini market - they often display a "ticket" sign). Please validate your ticket after boarding the bus.
  • The standard ticket is 5 lei, which can be used for 2 x 50 minutes with any number of transfers. Doesn't work on bus 20.
  • A one-way ticket to Poiana Brașov (bus 20) costs 5 lei.
• If you are staying longer, consider purchasing a monthly ticket (85 lei, unlimited travel on all bus lines, including 20).

Lines

For visitors to the most suitable bus lines:

• Bus 4 from the train station to Livada Poștei
• Bus 50 from the city's Southwest valley via Piața Unirii in Șchei, round old center via Livada Poștei, then again South-west
• Bus 51 from the train station to Piața Sfatului in the old center then Șchei and Tocile then back back
• Bus 20 from Livada Poștei to Poiana Brașov - tell the kiosk where you are going for the appropriate ticket

Other useful lines include:

• If you are going to Autogara 2, you can take buses 12, 15, 28 (from Livada Poștei) or 23, 23B (from the train station)
• To reach Coresi Mall (the largest shopping mall in the city) you can take 2 buses (from Livada Poștei) or 8 (from the train station)
• To reach the zoo or Aventura Park, you can take buses 17 (from Livada Poștei) or 35 (from the train station)
• For a hiking trip to the Piatra Mare Mountains (including the Seven Ladders Canyon), take bus 17B (from the train station; runs every 1-2 hours)

Taxi

Taxis make sense if you struggle with luggage between the bus station / train station and the old town, count 2 lei per km. The journey from the train station to the old town should not cost more than 15 lei. See Taximeter for operators and rates. There are many taxi hyenas at the train station, so be careful (see more on the Security page). Uber is available in Brasov.

Worth seeing

Old Town

In the Middle Ages, Transylvania's Hungarian rulers brought in Saxon settlers to defend and develop the area. They built the walled city of Kronstadt, which today forms the Old Town of Brasov. Most of the city's attractions can be found here, in the pedestrian zone, on Rady Square (Piața Sfatului) and along the ridge of Republicii Street. The main monuments are Piața Sfatului, the Black Church, and the former Council House. Around the walled city, you can see the Silent and Catherine Gates, Weavers' Bastion, the Black Tower and the White Tower. To the south is the Șchei district, described below. Take a random walk or follow a route suggested in Brasov's cultural program or join one of the free guided walking tours led by Guided-Brasov.com.

Note: if you want to take photos at any museum, you have to pay an additional fee (ask when purchasing tickets). You cannot take photos in the Black Church.

• 1 =Black Church (south of the main square). Summer Th-Sat 10: 00-19: 00, Sun 12: 00-19: 00; in winter, it closes at 4:00 PM. Built as a Roman Catholic church in the 15th century in a late Gothic style with three naves. He became Lutheran under the influence of Johannes Honter, Luther of Romania. It was burnt down by the Great Fire in 1689, hence the name "Black Church", and later restored in the baroque style. Its main features are a six-tone bell, a 4,000-pipe organ built in 1839 by Carl August Buchholz, which are still played at weekly concerts, and an extensive collection of Anatolian carpets, donated in the Middle Ages by city merchants. Adult 10 lei, 7-18 years old 3 lei.
• 2 District History Museum (Muzeul Județean de Istorie), Piața Sfatului. Thu-Sun 10: 00-18: 00. Local exhibits from the Stone Age to the present day.
• 3 Museum of urban civilization, Piața Sfatului. Mon-Sun 09: 00-17: 00. It depicts the life of the local patriciate between the 17th and 20th centuries. This is a branch of the Ethnographic Museum (Bulevardul Eroilor 21A), ask for combo tickets.
• Mureșenilor Memorial Museum (Muzeul Memorial Casa Mureșenilor) in the main square, commemorates members of the Mureșanu family (including Andrei Mureșanu, writer of the national anthem). Only in Romanian.
• Poarta Șchei is the street leading to the gates of the old town. Along it (at No. 19) there is Strada Sforii, a picturesque alley and the Beth Israel synagogue (entrance No. 29, open Mon-Fri 09: 00-16: 00, 5 lei). The Old Town ends at Șchei & 4 Catherine's Gate. The medieval entrance and toll station is St. Catherine, through which you could barely fit a horse and cart. In 1828 it was replaced by the wider Șchei Gate and blocked. A well-preserved section of the wall runs east and then north, with three bastions (Tkacze, Błystki opposite the cable car station and Drapers to the east).
• 5 Weavers' Bastion, Strada Coșbuc 9. Thu-Sun 09: 00-17: 00. The best preserved and most interesting bastion of the walled city. There is a small building in the courtyard that houses a museum (a branch of the District History Museum) where you can see old weapons and a large 17th-century clay model from Brasov.
• 6 The White Tower and 7 Black Tower on the northern slope. The view from the balcony of the Black Tower is especially nice and usually included in most Brasov guides.
• Above the Old Town, there is 8 Brasov Citadel (Cetatea Brașovului). Enjoy the walk and the view from the hill but cannot visit it inside.
• St. Bartholomew (Biserica Sf. Bartolomeu) is the oldest gothic church in the city, dating from 1241. It is 1.5km north of the old town at the foot of Strada Lunga, buses 5 and 28 run like this.

Șchei district

If you were not a Saxon, you were not allowed to live in the medieval walled city of Kronstadt, so Romanians mainly lived in the village of Șchei, south of the gate. Here also lived Bulgarians introduced to solve the problem of labor shortages, who were called "Șchei" (probably from Latin "sclavis", which means Slavs). The settlement grew into the town of Șcheii Brașovului, centered around the church of St. Nicholas and Piața Unirii. It is now a lovely area for walking or staying.

• 9 St. Nicholas(Biserica Sf. Nicolae), Piața Unirii. The first Orthodox church in Brasov and an old cultural and spiritual center for Romanians. The church dates from 1495-1512, gothic decorated with baroque, with beautiful murals by Mișu Popp.
• 10 The first Romanian school, Piața Unirii (inside the church). Mon-Sun 09: 00-17: 00. It was the first school in today's Romania where Romanian was used in education (before that, Romanians used the Slavic Church). The school was founded in the 14th century, the present building dates from 1761, now it is a museum displaying old books and texts.

The district runs southwest into the valley, past the Tocile transport junction, to the Holy Trinity Church (Biserica Sf. Treime). Then Șchei pops up as the dead end rises towards the Solomon Cliffs, a popular tourist area.

Next

• 1 Tâmpa. It is a mountain that hovers over the city and the Hollywood-style "B-R-A-S-O-V" letters shine through the night. It is 900 m high, accessible by a steep one-hour hike or by cable car (Telecabină) that runs every 30 minutes until 4:00 PM (10 lei up, 10 lei down, 18 lei both ways). Strong boots recommended for the trail and essential if there is still snow. There is a restaurant "Teleferic" at the top of the cable car.

The valley to the south of the summit is Valea Cetății, its lower slopes are urbanized but with various divine hiking trails around and along the mountain.

• Brașov Zoo (Park Zoologic), the southern edge of the city in the Noua district (Bus 17 from the city center, bus 35 or 21 from the train station). Tue-Sun 09: 00-20: 00.
• The path south-west from Schei, a dead-end road for car traffic, was once a track of carts in the hills to Poiana Brașov and beyond. It climbs the valley through karst limestone landscapes and the most important element is 2 Cliffs of Solomon (Pietrele lui Solomon). (Not the biblical Solomon, but a Hungarian king who had a happy escape here.) Bus 50 runs here from the old center. The area is suitable for hiking, biking and climbing.

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• Zilele Brașovului (Saint Brasov). It is held in the week preceding Orthodox Easter. It has several fairs with artisan, wine, food etc. It ends with Juni parades on Easter Sunday (Duminica Tomii).
• Cerbul de Aur music festival (Golden Stag). In 2018, it celebrated its 50th anniversary (although only 18 editions took place during this period). It takes place in the main square, bringing a lot of pop artists and musicians (but also littering the square with tons of heavy iron scaffolding and stage for about a month).
• Oktoberfest (Beer Festival / Festivalul Beria). A smaller but less industrial version of the Munich party, with beer tents, music and of course sausages.
• Ski Jumping World Cup in Râșnov. It takes place in mid-February. This is a great opportunity for jumping fans to visit Brasov, which is located directly next to it.
• Brasov Philharmonic. Classical concerts and recitals. 20 lei.
• Organ concerts in the Black Church. June, September: Tue 18: 00-18: 30; July, August: Tue Thu Sun 18: 00-18: 30, ticket price 8 lei
• House of Mureșenilor. free classical music recitals
• Brasov Opera. 20 lei.
• Brasov Theater. 10-15 lei.
• Climb the climbing park Aventura. The tracks range from very easy to very difficult and the entrance fee is around 30 lei for one person. You can get there by several buses: line 17 (city center), line 35 (train station) and line 21.
• Enter Romania's largest climbing gym, Natural High. The tracks range from very easy to very difficult. Location: Carpatilor str., Inside the METROM industrial zone.
• Swim in two water parks: Paradisul Acvatic (open all year round) and Aqua Park.
• Hiking and Trekking - Braov is surrounded by picturesque hills and mountains, ideal for exploring. And the forests and limestone slopes are covered with almost 40 species of orchids.
• Skiing - see website of Poiana Brașov ski resort, 10 km from town.
• Transfagaran Highway. This road turns and passes through spectacular mountain passes about 100 km west of Brasov. A private trip from Brasov for two or more people will cost 450 lei per person. Open from July 1 to October 31.

Food

As there are many tourists here, there is more choice, but the average prices are higher.

Cheaply

• Fornetti is a Hungarian pastry chain with many points of sale, e.g. at the train station and in the city center. They sell little pieces of dough stuffed with cheese or jam. The prices are fair and the quality is very high.
• Ando's, Bvd 15 Noiembrie 6 (on the main road 200m east of the old center), 40 268 410 588. Daily, 24 hours. Fast food place with menu and sandwiches (chicken and fish) at cheap prices.
• Panini - Also on 15 Noiembrie (No. 40) there is a 24/7 fast food restaurant with excellent sandwiches at incredibly low prices.
• STAR Supermarket, near Strada Nicolae Bălcescu 62, has decent cheap food. Just around the corner is the Kebab House serving doner kebap non-stop.

Moderate

• La Republique, Strada Republicii 33 (in the old center), 40 744 351 668. Sun-Thu 09: 00-23: 00; Fri-Sat 09: 00-00: 00. French-style pub serving a wide selection of sweet and savory pancakes. Network. Inexpensive.
• Roata Norocului, Strada Crișan 6 (500m north of the old center at the foot of the road to the ski resort), 40 744 548 684. Daily 10: 00-23: 30. Good quality Romanian fare. Good service

Expensive

• Bistro de l'Arte, Piața George Enescu 11 (in the old center), 40 720 535 566. Mon-Sat 09: 00-01: 00; Sun 12: 00-01: 00. French style restaurant but also burgers and breakfasts.

Drinking

• For Sale Pub, Bvd 15 Noiembre 24 (100m east of the old town). Everyday 13: 00-23: 30. A friendly pub with a long tradition.
• Old Firm Pub (formerly Gott Pub), Strada Hirscher 12 (On the corner of Poarta Șchei). Every day 08:00 - 01:00. Scottish themed pub. Nice atmosphere, carpets covering everything. It has darts and a large plasma TV screen for soccer games. A wide selection of beers as well as breakfast.
• Deane's Irish Pub & Grill, Strada Republicii 19. Daily 10: 00-03: 00. You can get Guinness, lots of Irish coffees and Ulster Fry.

Nearest neighborhood

When you come to Brasov, do not miss the opportunity to visit the legendary castle of Count Dracula in Bran. It is worth buying tickets for the castle online in advance to save yourself standing in a long queue. Bran can be reached by private bus from Autogara 2 Codreanu, running 1-2 times per hour, journey time approx. 40-45 minutes. Ticket - 8 lei one way. For greater convenience, you can choose a taxi or an Uber. The cost of traveling with the latter is approx. 100 lei one way.

Halfway between Brasov and Bran is the popular Râșnov ski resort.

Science

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Shopping

The largest mall is Coresi. Others include Unirea Shopping Center, Eliana Mall, STAR and shops near the large Carrefour near Calea Bucuresti. For food and regular purchases, hypermarkets (Carrefour, Metro, Selgros, Kaufland) are better value. They are on the edge of town on the way to Bucharest, from Livada Poștei take bus 17 and from the train station Bus 35. A good market for local produce is Astra (Piața Astra), south-east of Uranus Bvd, take Bus 6 from Livada Poștei.

Parties

Accommodation

At the railway station, Romanians offer tourists to rent private accommodation. It is worth taking advantage of their offer. The standard of these accommodation is generally flawless, we will pay much less than in a hotel and the hosts are usually very friendly, welcoming and obliging.

Sparingly

• Beke Guesthouse, 32 Str. Cerbului (in the old center, at Porta Șchei), ☎ 40 268 511 977. Very central. Shared toilet but clean. From € 10.
• Ioana Guesthouse, 1 Str. Dealu Melcilor (off Str. Titulescu, 1 km E of the old center), 40 744 831 863. Friendly and spacious.
• Hotel Aro Sport, 3 Str. Sfântul Ioan, 40 268 142 840. Just around the corner from Aro Palace Hotel, but an independent company, is a clean, modern budget choice. The rooms are small and minimally furnished, but have a wash basin.
• Hotel Postavarul, 2 Politehnicii, 40 40 268 455 700. Postavarul is a separate Coroana wing (see "Moderate") and reservations are made through this hotel. All the spotlessly clean rooms have a wash basin, but some have a shower and toilet. Good location and service.
• Hostel Kismet Dao, 2B Str Democratii (right on the main square of Șchei district), ☎ 40 268 514 296. Free beer or soft drink, cereal breakfast, coffee and tea all day, unlimited internet and Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels, large lockers and tourist info make it great value. This hostel has great staff and it's great. The staff regularly organizes barbecues in the amazing new garden. Dorm € 10-12, private room € 30.
• La Despani Guesthouse, 128 Mihau Viteazu (2.5 km N old center), 40 721 373 747. Bright, clean, comfortable guesthouse located between the bus station (Autogara 2) and the old center. A family run hostel with knowledgeable, friendly and helpful owners. Free Internet. From 30 € / room.
• Mara Hostel, 11 Piața Sfatului / 5A Str Johan Got, ☎ 40 769 648 148, e-mail: [email protected]. A small hostel located in the center of the old town, 200 m from the central square. Spacious dorms, wifi and friendly, helpful staff. Sheets provided, no cupboards but room keys. € 10 / night.
• Rolling Stone Hostel, 2A Piatra Mare (right on the main square in Șchei district), ☎ 40 268 513 965. A family run place offering both dormitory and private rooms. Cheapest bed is € 10 with all the amenities you need (kitchen access, clean linen, towels, laundry, Wi-Fi Internet). Tours available for all nearby attractions.
• JugendStube Hostel, 13 Michael Weiss (in the old center, 2 blocks S Bvd Eroilor), 40 771 098 322. Breakfast included, clean linen, Wi-Fi internet. € 12 / night.

Moderate

• Hotel Ambient, 27 Iuliu Maniu (500 m NE from the old center), 40 268 470 856. The 3-star hotel near the Old Town offers very friendly service. All rooms are equipped with shower, mini bar, international telephone and some very nice balconies. If you want a splurge there are some high standard suites with all amenities including a jacuzzi.
• Hotel Brasov, 38 Strada 13 Decembrie (1 km S from the train station, 2 km from the old center), 40 268 426 633. A three-star hotel, friendly and spacious. From € 40.
• Hotel Capitol, 19 Bvd Eroilor, 40 268 418 920. Small, modern block, 3 star, located in the old center overlooking the park. It has 184 double rooms that are modern and comfortably furnished (TV, telephone, fridge). The hotel has a restaurant, conference room, reception, room service, safe for personal belongings, currency exchange and courier services.
• Coroana Hotel, 62 Republicii, 40 268 477 448. In the old center, the oldest hotel in the city, built in an impressive baroque style. Facilities: spacious reception, Brasserie restaurant, breakfast room, conference room, currency exchange office. 155 beds in 2 apartments, 2 single rooms and 69 double rooms decorated in a classic style, equipped with a telephone, TV, refrigerator, radio.

Be careful there is another "Coroana-Brasovului Hotel" on ul. Dr. Saftu, 1 km west of here.

• Hotel Helis, 29 Memorandului (1 km north of the old center), 40 268 410 223. 3-star. Its immediate vicinity is not so enticing, but Helis is a nice place to crash in with nice wooden furniture, clean décor, and matching white linens. Breakfast is included and the staff speaks different languages. The tasteful, spacious rooms are equipped with a TV and the bathrooms are in good condition.
• Casa Samurai, 12a, str. Petru Maior (1.5 km NE of the old center. Near the city center, but in a complicated one-way alley: access by car via Gheorghe Lazar street), 40 268 547 162, 40 752 863 034 (cell) . Japanese design, quiet and clean, free WiFi. You can enjoy breakfast with your own food in the large lounge or on the terrace. The very friendly owner is from Japan, speaks Romanian, Japanese and English. The hotel offers a free pick-up service from the train station and a cheap pick-up service from the airport. Parking in front of the house. From € 25.
• Sylvania, 27 Caprioarei (2 km north of the old center), 40 368 730 720. Small guesthouse. Some rooms are ok, but avoid the basement ones. Management can only speak Romanian but seems to be used to return dissatisfied customers.
• Hotel Excelsior, 39 Matei Basarab (on a hill 1 km E of the old center), 40 268 470 090. Peaceful 2-star place.
• Hotel Trifan, 1A bis Grivitei (3 km from the center on road 13 towards Sighisoara), 40 268 418 893. The three-star Trifan is more than a motel worth staying after a long journey. Rooms have shared bathrooms, pay more if you want your own shower.

Exclusively

• Aro Palace, 27 Bvd Eroilor, 40 268 478 800. Premier hotel in the center of the Old Town, with 15 apartments, 262 double rooms and 30 single rooms. Most of the rooms offer a minibar, satellite TV, telephone, radio and room service. Facilities include Romanian, Italian and International restaurant, night club, bar, garden restaurant, breakfast room, conference room, tour desk, parking, hairdresser and casino. From 440 lei.

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Security

Braov is very safe for visitors and the main tourist areas are well protected. As in most Romanian cities, be vigilant against pickpockets and scammers.

• Keep your valuables close, especially in the crowded tourist areas of the city center, on buses and restaurants
• If you plan to take a taxi, make sure it belongs to the company and the prices and phone number are written on the door. Especially avoid the taxis that stand on the first line (near the footpath) on the right as you exit the train station.
• Exchange bureaus have a bad reputation for scams: see Romanian article. Shop around for decent rates: exchanges at bus and train stations are weak, and for less popular currencies such as the Canadian or Australian dollar, the rate will be weak everywhere.

The forests around Brasov have a large bear population, and sometimes they approach the city to visit the garbage dumps. This beast is the Eurasian Brown Bear, Ursus arctos arctos, which will eat all sheep left unguarded but rarely attack humans unless it feels threatened. Stay away and make noise in the forest so as not to scare them.

Tourist information

Tips

Where next

Easy tours from Brasov include:

• Râșnov with a great fortress and a rich history, it is only 16 km southwest. Take a train or frequent bus.
• Brananother 10 km away, it has a striking castle.
• Poiana Brașov is a large ski resort 10 km above Brasov. Frequent buses, lots of tourist facilities.
• Prejmer is a village located 12 km east with a fortified church.
• Feldioara Fortress is 15 km north.

Even further:

• Fagaras, to the north, it has a fortress, and a little further away is the fortress and monastery of Sâmbăta de Sus
• Sighișoara is a medieval fortified city balancing on the top of a hill and the birthplace of Dracula. It's 120 km north and can be reached by train or bus. With your own transport, detour along the way to see Hoghiz, Racoș, Rupea and Viscri.
• Sibiu is the main attraction of Transylvania, a wonderfully preserved medieval city, 3 hours away by bus or train.
• Heading south Pitești (120 km) is the last city to be considered "Transylvania". It is reached by Bran and the Rucar Pass through the mountains. On the way, a detour to Curtea de Argeș, an old Wallachian fortress.
• Further south you descend to the flat fields of Wallachia, and the highway leads to Bucharest.