Brasov

Brasov is a Romanian city and the capital of Brasov County. The city derived its name from the Pecheneg word barasu, which means "fortress". Earlier, when the city was a German colony, the German settlers denied several privileges to the Romanians. Later Jews lived in Brasov since 1807 and it became a home for a significant ethnic Hungarian minority.

Area & Location: Located in the central part of the country, about 166 km from Bucharest, Brasov is part of the Transylvania region. Located at 45º40' Latitude North and 25º37' Longitude East, Brasov has a population of 321,456.

Tourist Attractions: Fortresses, castles and hilly areas add to the attraction of the city.

Transportation: Brasov has well-developed local transportation system that makes it easy for the people to travel from one place to another. Buses, trolleybuses and trams are the main public transportation system in the city.

Hotels: Brasov hotels have many unique features specially aimed at tourists. The friendly attitude of the staff and their outstanding service, make them different. Helis, Hotel Ambient, Pension Nili Nahir, Casa Cristina, Hotel Alpin, Pension Mury, Aro Palace, Bradul, House of Dracula Hotel, Pensiunea Ambient and Hotel Tirol are some of the world-class hotels in the city.

Places of Attraction: Biserica Neagra ("The Black Church"), Biserica Sf. Nicolae (Saint Nicholas Church), The First Romanian School, Muzeul "Prima Carte Romaneasca - museum that exhibits the first book printed in the Romanian language, "Brasov Citadell Fortress" and Bran Castle that attracts the fans of Dracula are the important sites in the city which the tourists never fail to miss. Tampa a hill, which is located 900m above sea level, gives a spectacular view of the old city center. The Jewish synagogue with ancient artifacts also catches the eyes of the visitors.