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Festivals & Events
Braşov especially fizzes during the
Days of Braşov
festival, the first week after Easter
(late April/early May), finishing with the fantastic
Juni Pageant
.
Braşov also hosts other events including the
International Chamber Music Festival
,
which is usually held the first week in September in various venues around town, with a
final concert at Bran Castle. Since 1968, the
Golden Stag Festival
(Cerbul de Aur;
www.cerbuldeaur.ro
)
, held in late September, has put pop music on the stage - folks such
as James Brown, Joe Cocker and Kylie Minogue have performed - however, it was can-
celled in 2011 and 2012.
Etnovember
is an imaginative festival, held in November since 1998, that highlights
traditions of Romanians and many ethnic minorities. Watch out too for
Oktoberfest
; or-
ganised by the Saxon element of the city, it follows the Bavarian tradition of rivers of al-
cohol, tents and music.
Sleeping
HOTEL
Casa Wagner $$
( 0268-411 253;
www.casa-wagner.com
; Piaţa Sfatului; s/d incl breakfast 269/315 lei;
)
This former 15th-century German bank is now a boutique hotel with 24 well-ap-
pointed rooms. Right in the heart of the city, its exposed-brick walls, tasteful furnishings,
modern en suites, welcoming breakfast area and pleasant management make this an excel-
lent choice.
Bella Muzica $$
( 0268-477 956;
www.bellamuzica.ro
;
Piaţa Sfatului 19; s/d 220/270 lei; )
Within its
wine-coloured corridors are 34 dark-wood and exposed-brick rooms. Very comfy beds,
fans, en suites, friendly staff and cable TV all help make it a firm choice for aesthetes -
and we haven't even mentioned its dead central location or fabulous restaurant yet.
HOTEL
Rolling Stone Hostel $
HOSTEL
