You have a limited time to spend in Brasov? We prepared you a list of “must do” and “must see” in our city. Hope to enjoy our recommendations to top experiences in Brasov. Can also be performed in the given order!
- Start your journey in the Main Square – ‘The Council’s Square’ which is the heart of the city. Go on the Free guided tour and discover what Brasov has to offer. You will then make a general idea about the city, have a better understanding about its history and population, but also receive good tips from the tour guide. The tour lasts for 2 hours and it covers many places, including ‘The Black Church’, ‘The Rope Street’, ‘Ecaterina Gate’, ‘The Schei district’, ‘The first Romanian School’, ‘The Black’ and ‘The White’ Towers.
- Have a walk on the pedestrian street of ‘Republicii‘. Check out the shops and street performances.
- On the way try a traditional street food like ‘covrigi’ (pretzel), ‘kurtosh kallacs’ (dough rolled in granulated sugar and nuts) or ‘placinta’ (fried pie).
- Go up ‘Tampa Mt’ (walk or cable car), have a break at the panoramic balcony next to the ”Holywood” sign or take a few more steps to the wooden panoramic pavilions, from where you have amazing views over the city.
- Get down from ‘Tampa Mt’, have a walk on the alley underneath it, next to the fortification’s walls, towers and bastions. Contemplate the city from above.
- Take a few steps descending, end up at the ‘Weaver’s Bastion’. Go inside and visit the city’s 3d model and permanent exhibition. (OMG, yes, they have a 3d model of the city!!!!!)
- Go back to the centre of the city, find a traditional tavern and have a traditional meal. A few traditional foods that you can try are: ‘ciorba in paine’ (bean soup served in bread crust, with vegetables and pork ribs); ‘bulz’ (polenta with maturated cheese, egg&bacon, baked or grilled); ‘sarmale’ (minced porc&beef meet rolled in sour cabbage leaves); ‘papanasi’ – as desert ( fried pastry with sweet cheese&jam). And of course, don’t forget to try some memorable drinks like ‘tuica‘, ‘palinca‘ (very strong brandies) or the local beer – ‘Ciucas’.
- Head towards the ‘Fortress Hill’, go up to the ‘Straja Fortress’ and enjoy a different view of the city from above.
- Take a free bike from the central square and let your feet take you as far as the eye can see.
- Reserve 3-4 hours of your time and go to ‘Parc Aventura‘, take a dose of adrenaline while having loads of fun.