Râșnov Citadel
Cetatea Râșnov
A 13th-century peasant fortress on a hilltop, with a whole village's worth of houses preserved inside its walls and views over the Brașov Basin.
Râșnov Citadel was first built by the Teutonic Knights, and later expanded by local Saxon peasants into a refuge fortress. When Ottoman or Tatar invaders came, the entire village sheltered inside, so the walls enclose schools, a chapel and homes. The fortress has a deep well said to have been dug over 17 years by two Turkish prisoners. The car park at the foot of the hill is a 15 to 20 minute walk uphill, or you can take a small sightseeing shuttle. The citadel is about 12 km from Bran Castle, and the two are often visited together on a half-day tour. From Brașov, take a bus to Bran and get off at Râșnov. Admission is about 20 to 25 lei. The hilltop is windy, and the views are especially beautiful in the evening.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (extended in summer, shortened in winter; check on site)
Nearby sights
- Dino Parc Râșnov
- Poiana Brașov
- Libearty Bear Sanctuary
- Schei District & St. Nicholas Church
- Bran Castle
- Catherine's Gate
- Weavers' Bastion
- White Tower & Black Tower