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Romania LeiBrasov
It must be awful being Bucharest. Imagine, you’re Romania’s largest and capital city. Almost three million people crowd into your blocks and houses, and more arrive to seek fame and fortune every day. A powerhouse of Romanian politics, commerce, trade, business and finance; home to two international airports, numerous universities and the state opera house, and yet... and yet... in your heart of hearts you know you aren’t a patch on Brasov.And this doesn’t just go for Bucharest. It goes for Cluj, Iasi, Timisoara, Oradea and just about every other Romanian metropolis: each, in their own way, have certain things to offer, but let’s face it, they’re not Brasov, are they?
Indeed, few cities in Europe have the charm of Brasov. And this year, more than any other, the city is radiant. The Old Town appears to have been hermetically sealed from the modern part of the city, a timeless reminder of a Romania long since gone.
Indeed, Brasov is everything that Bucharest isn't: a placid, gentle, civilised city of 290,000 people nestled in the Carpathian mountains. A fabulous base for exploring the surrounding countryside, the air is clean, the people friendly, and the prices a pittance of those in the capital.
You'll love Brasov. In Your Pocket does.
You can download our brand new Brasov Mini-Guide here. When in Brasov, make sure you pick up a guide at one of our many distribution points.
OUR Brasov HIGHLIGHTS
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Deane's Irish Pub & Grill
Basically, if you want a great night out in Brasov check what's going on at Deane's first; then - and only then - look into other options. For this place offers a great time to all who enter. Th
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Bellagio
It’s been a winner for years this place. Good Italian food - such as the almost exemplary carpaccio - is made all the better by the friendly, smiley service from two happy little waitresse
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Prato
The best restaurant in town? Probably. Fine Italian food served in superb surroundings on Str. Michael Weiss. The menu is extensive, and includes plenty of genuine Italian dishes, such as t
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Latest Brasov Comments
You think this is bad? Check out Craiova Zoo! Lions, tigers, brown bears, jaguars and more all sitting in tiny cages, some no bigger than a linen closet; rancid meat and faeces stink out the entire exhibit. It is truely abominable treatment of anima[...]
I thought this museum was excellent, I really enjoyed it. The detail and the work that has gone into this is brilliant. You could look at the displays for hours and still find new things. I would recommend this place to anyone visting Brasov!![...]
sorry to differ with the author but the Brazov zoo is heinous, from its smell to its living conditions. mounds of rotten chicken wings were too putrid for even the carrion eaters to bother with. the large animals, as described, are confined to tiny [...]
It was a wonderful restaurant I ever been. Good foods, nice staffs, good cost. If I am able to been to Brasov again, I must be go to Old Center Bistro again.[...]
This hotel is in a very good location, right in the middle of the old town, and in a pedestrian precinct. It is easy to walk around from here. The reception staff seem to be friendly and helpful, and some speak good English. The restaurant is open m[...]
Yes, it's cheap but the portion sizes seem to have shrunk over the last couple of years. They're also doing the old trick of ripping off customers by charging you for a larger portion than shown on the menu. Check your bill very carefully!!! Unless [...]
Have to agree with this review. Last weekend we saw Hadyn Dean and his Big Band. It is a great pub and Haydn is a great singer. It was smoky downstairs but that is the only compalint.[...]