Best Places to Visit in #Brasov, Romania - Explore #Transylvania
In the Middle Ages, Brașov was developed and settled by Saxons invited to settle here by Hungarian Kings. Tax exemptions allowed German merchants to build their fortunes, trading with both Western Europe and the Ottoman Empire which was on Brașov’s doorstep. That explains the grandeur of Council Square in the centre, as well as the Gothic Church for the city’s Lutheran congregation.
We have had a good walk in Brasov visiting a couple of interesting touristic points like The Black Church, The Rope Street, The first Romanian School and the first Orthodox Church of Romania, all part of Transylvanian history.
The Black Church (Biserica Neagra) from Brasov is one of the most beautiful Gothic monuments in Romania, but not the oldest one. It also has the biggest mechanical organ in the country and the largest collection of Oriental carpets outside Turkey.
Strada Sforii (Rope Street) is the narrowest street in the city of Brașov, Romania. It is believed to be one of the narrowest streets in Europe (L'Androuno, in France, Spreuerhofstraße, in Germany, and Parliament Street, in England, are narrower). It was initially built as a corridor that firemen could use, and it is first mentioned in 17th century documents. Strada Sforii is now a tourist attraction and meeting spot.
The first Romanian School had started to function before the 15th century and the first Romanian-language classes were held in 1583. It was in use all the way up to 1941, before becoming a museum not long after the war.
There are more than 4000 books and 30000 historic documents at the museum, which also has Romania’s first printing press. Guided by an elderly caretaker, you’ll get to see the first Romanian bible, as well as volumes of valuable first editions. The oldest document of all is a manuscript dating to the 11th century.
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