How to spend top weekend in Brasov - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Poarta Ecaterina (Catherines Gate) Brasov

Sightseeing from the Top of Mount Tampa

Do you want to see the main attraction of Romanian cities? You will have such an opportunity in the cities of Râșnov, and Brașov. Huge letters located on the hills are this attraction. They look like the famous inscription in Hollywood. There is mount Tampa in Brasov. It was used by the ancestors of Romanians and Roman legionaries as a place of worship. There is a nature reserve here today.
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The letters located on the mountain, forming the word "BRASOV". You can reach them on foot in about 60 minutes. You can also use the funicular. The journey will take only a few minutes in this case. You will be able to enjoy nature. The ticket costs 6 lei. After you climb the mountain, you will walk 10 minutes on a narrow path without railings from the terminus of the lift to get to the inscription. Be careful, it's easy to fall from here!
You will stand on the observation deck when you reach the letters. It is located at an altitude of 400 meters. You will look at the panorama of the city. It would be better to take the binoculars with you. Churches built in the Gothic style, roofs of buildings covered with red tiles, urban areas and suburbs will appear in front of you. You will also admire the guildhall, the main city square, and the lush trees. You can go higher. There is lighthouse here. You will sit on the catwalk and enjoy the mountain views here. You will return back to Brasov on foot. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Visit the Adventure Park “Port Aventura”

If you like adventure and outdoor activities, the rope "Park Aventura" will appeal to you. It is located on the outskirts of Brasov near the city zoo and Lake Noua. You can reach it by bus № 17 and №35. The ticket price is 8.8 euros for visiting the park for 3 hours. You can choose one of 15 routes with the appropriate level of difficulty here. There are hanging bridges in the park. They are located among the trees. The Zip Line is above Noua. Its length is 300 meters. You will take a trip on it. You will pay 10 euros for this. You can also relax on the lake and take a boat ride in the "Park Aventura".
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Skiing for Tourists in Brasov

You can relax in the ski resort called Poiana Brasova. It is located 13 kilometers from Brasov. It is open from early November to late March. You will get here by bus № 20. You will pay 5 euros. Ski pass for 1 day costs 32 euros, for part of the day - 13 euros, and for 6 days - 210 euros. There are several trails here: Olympic, downhill, for giant slalom, for special slalom, and springboards. You can select one of them, which corresponds to the level of your training.
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If you like extreme sports, you will have the opportunity to ski or snowboard off-piste. If you have no experience of skiing, then you can visit a school where you will learn about the features of skiing. You can also rent or purchase sports equipment here. You can go sledding or horseback riding, rock climbing and paragliding in Poiana Brasova.
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Voyage on Seven Ladders of the Canyon Șapte Scări

The reserved forest is located behind the settlement of Dambu Morii at the entrance to the city of Brasov. Sapte Scări canyon is located here. You can reach it on foot, by car or by bus. First, you will go straight when you leave the track. Then you will turn right at a small crossroad with a sign. You will be near the barrier. You will continue the way on foot.
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You will walk 40 minutes on the markings. You will reach the entrance to the canyon with seven metal ladders. They are open in good weather. You will pay 10 lei to enter here. It's cool here. The handrails are also very cold. If you are not afraid of heights, you will be able to get bright emotions by walking on the ladders. Such a walk will take no more than 10 minutes. You can also ride through the canyon on the Zip Line. Its length is 2 kilometers.
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Notable celebrations and festivals in Romania

With the onset of summer, the intensity of fun only grows. In May, Brasov brings together flower lovers at the annual Narzissen Festival. Fans of music will like the Blues and Jazz festival, and the Festival of Photography is organized for the quietest guests and citizens of Romania. Historically, Romanians were lovers of craftsmanship and as you will find, Pottery and Weaving are still popular in this Country. It is for this reason that creative festivals, music and other arts, are strongly encouraged by the inhabitants of this country. … Open
Reference information
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Brasov
♥   Castle 'Cantacuzino Castle' , 26.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Peliuor Castle' , 32 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Peleu Castle' , 32 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Iulia Hasdeu Castle' , 57.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Brasov
♥   Palace 'Peles Castle' , 32 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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