Travel Reference
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NORTH OF THE CENTRE
Running north of Piaţa Sfatului, the pedestrianised Str Republicii provides respite from
the traffic that detracts from the charm of the rest of the Old Town. At the promenade's
northern end is the wooden-cross
Memorial to Victims of the 1989 Revolution
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Across B-dul 15 de Noiembrie is the
Heroes' Cemetery
, a me-
morial slab listing 69 local victims.
286; B-dul Eroilor 21; adult/child 3.50/1 lei; 10am-6pm Tue-Sun)
and the
Ethno-
child 5/1.50 lei; 9am-5pm Tue-Sun)
adjoin each other. The former has a mishmash of
Romanian paintings and decorative arts. The latter has laminated handouts (in English,
German and French) explaining exhibits; ask for a demo of the early-20th-century eight-
ribbon loom.
HISTORIC BUILDING
Citadel
(Cetate; 11am-midnight)
In 1524 a new wooden citadel was built in Braşov, on top of
Citadel Hill just north, though the stone wall ruins you now see are from the 16th and 17th
centuries. Today it houses a couple of beer patios.
AROUND THE WALL
Old Braşov is surrounded by a 12m-high and 3km-long 15th-century wall, built to defend
the city from Turkish attacks. Seven bastions were also raised around the city at the most
exposed points, each one defended by a guild whose members, pending danger, tolled
their bastion bell.
The most popular viewing area is along the western section, which runs along a stream
and pedestrianised Str Dupa Ziduri north to B-dul Eroilor. A good access point is 200m
south of the Black Church. Above on the hillside are two towers - the
Black Tower
Alba); both are rather white actually - offering nice views, particularly when the setting
sun casts a golden hue on Braşov.
Ţesătorilor; Str Castelui)
. Visit the
Weavers' Bastion Museum
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(Muzeul Bastionul Ţesătorilor; 0268-472 368; adult/child 4/1.50 lei; 10am-5.30pm
