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What to see in Brasov
There is much to see and do in Brasov. From a ride on the cable car that lurches high above the city to the more earthly pleasures of the Black Church, there is more to see here than in almost all other cities in Romania.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Built in a glaring Byzantine style, this church (or rather, the portal) sticks out between the subdued merchants' houses on Piata Sfatului. The orthodox
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Step back into the past and view Romanian folk costumes accompanied by black and white photographs which illustrate exactly how they were worn and by whom. The
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Ever since the Saxon settlers arrived in the early 12th century, invading Mongols, Turks and others gave them a tough time, repeatedly destroying the old
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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 [...]