Council Square, Brașov
Piața Sfatului
The heart of Brașov's old town. Surrounded by colorful Baroque merchant houses and the old town hall, with Mount Tâmpa rising behind it.
Since the Middle Ages, Council Square has been the market and civic center of Brașov. In the middle stands the old town hall, Casa Sfatului, which now houses the Brașov County History Museum. Its tower was once used as a lookout. Around the square are pastel yellow and orange merchant houses, cafés, and restaurants. Republic Street, extending east, is the main shopping street. A recommended route: the square, then the Black Church, then Strada Sforii (Rope Street), said to be one of the narrowest streets in Europe, then the Schei district and the Church of St. Nicholas, and finally the White Tower or Black Tower for views. For a panorama of the whole city, take the cable car up Mount Tâmpa, where a Hollywood-style 'BRASOV' sign stands at the top. The square is open all day, and it is especially beautiful at night under the lights.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Black Church
- Rope Street (Strada Sforii)
- White Tower & Black Tower
- Catherine's Gate
- Weavers' Bastion
- Tâmpa Mountain & Cable Car
- Schei District & St. Nicholas Church
- Poiana Brașov