Brasov In Your Pocket
It must be awful being Bucharest. Imagine, you’re Romania’s largest and capital city. Almost two 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 Brasov Mini-Guide here.
When in Brasov, make sure you pick up a guide at one of our many
distribution points.
For an aerial view of Brasov and its surroundings,
try this video here.
And if your next stop after Brasov is lovely
Sibiu, then we now have that city covered too.
Latest Brasov Comments:
Festival 39
Sehr gutes Lokal mit einem tollen Ambiente. Das Essen war ausgezeichnet....Tourist Information Centre
Lukazs: No the Transfagarasan is unlikely to open (in its entirety) until late June....Tourist Information Centre
Hi,Is Transfăgără an road open now? I mean I will drive form Curtea de Arges to Cartisoara by 7C road....Bran Castle
I taught myself Romanian, which was easy in comparison to other European Languages AS IT IS A lATIN language ...Active Travel
"It was a real pleasure to be with you and to be guided by you. I recommend to visit Romania side by side with MARIUS....Sergiana
great place to eat , top class food and service .had a great meal in this place and the wine was not bad either ....Dos Amigos
This is a very good Mexican restaurant with a good selection of mexican food . Would have no problem returning here again ....Amour Massage
Ok...Active Travel
Highly recommend was the self guided trip provided by Active Travel Leader Marian Tirla. Friendly and effecient service providing accommodation and transfers in the fascinating Carpathian Mountains close to Brasov....Casa Padurarului
Last week I had a most delicious Vienese coffee in this place. It's quiet rather modest but perfect for a stop before after the funicular panorama ride....Guesthouse Postavarului
This is a very good guesthouse to make your stay in Brasov. The location is very good it is located in the old town one street over from Strada Republicii....Deane's Irish Pub & Grill
what a great pub with a even greather bar staff.was there for 2 nights in early october the thursday and friday night ....Cafe Central
The view is not the best but this is a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy the experience....Capitol
I loved Capitol. The nice but not too modern bathroom didn't matter anymore when I looked out the window and realized this is probably the only hotel in town that offers you the entire view of the center AND Tampa....Active Travel
I went on a one day trek summer 2011 with a friend which was fantastic. We were only in Brasov for a short while and gave very short notice....