Castra of Brașov

The Castra of Brașov was a fort in the Roman province of Dacia near Brașov, Romania, on Șprenghi Hill.

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Type: Peak
Description: Roman fort in Dacia
Also known as: “Dealul Șprenghi”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Biserica Neagră and Catherine’s Gate.

Biserica Neagră

Church

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The Black Church, stands in the city of Brașov in south-eastern Transylvania, Romania. It was built by the local Transylvanian Saxon community of the city during medieval times and represents the main Gothic-style monument in the country, as well as being the…

Catherine’s Gate

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Catherine's Gate in Brașov, Romania, was built by the Tailors' Guild, in 1559 for defensive purposes to replace an old gate destroyed by a flood in 1526.

Black Tower

Castle

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Black Tower is a fort of Braşov, Romania The tower located on a large rock on Warthe Hill. The purpose of the tower was to deny enemy soldiers access to the city walls, which, in this case, were no further than 5 meters.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ghimbav and Șcheii Brașovului.

Ghimbav

Town

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Ghimbav is a town in Brașov County, Transylvania, central Romania.

Șcheii Brașovului

Neighborhood

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Șcheii Brașovului is the old ethnically Bulgarian and Romanian neighborhood of Brașov, a city in southeastern Transylvania, Romania. This village-like section of the town is mostly made up of small houses built along narrow roads with gardens and small fields on the slopes of the Tâmpa Mountain.