All around the square are sturdy houses with high lofts for storing goods, though few - if any - are still lived in. In the middle of the square is the Old City Hall, dating from 1420, and now home to both Brasov's History Museum (Open Summer 10:00-18:00, Winter 09:00-17:00. Closed Mon; Admission 7 lei adults, 1.50 lei children) and the excellent Tourist Information Centre (open 09:00-17:00).
The city hall's tower is in fact much older than the building itself, and was once a watchtower for approaching barbarians before being incorporated into the main building. What you see today is largely the result of an 81-year renovation after a great fire hit Brasov in 1689.
Elsewhere in Piata Sfatului you will find a number of places to eat and drink (all of which have terraces in summer), and the startling Romanian Orthodox Cathedral at No. 3. The square hosts the annual Carpathian Stag Music Festival (the city's biggest annual event) and there is usally some kind of craft market too. No bargains, but plenty of good souvenir fodder.
