The Gate to our Treasures Unlocked. RĂŞNOV FORTRESS One of the biggest rural fortresses in medieval Romania, Răşnov was a safe place of refuge for people.

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The Gate to our Treasures Unlocked

RĂŞNOV FORTRESS One of the biggest rural fortresses in medieval Romania, Răşnov was a safe place of refuge for people when the city was under attack.

When was it built? Răşnov Fortress was built about 800 years ago on a rocky hilltop, elevated at about 150 m above in the small town of Răşnov.

Where is it located? It is located 15 km southwest of Brasov. The fortress is in the Bran Pass, a trade route connecting Wallachia with Transylvania

Short history

The layout

surface 3500 square meters the church height of the wall: 5-6 m average thickness: 1,5 m bastions main entrance

Images of the citadel and the town of Răşnov -old postcards-

- new postcards-

Drawings

Postage stamp

Book cover

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