White Tower & Black Tower
Turnul Alb / Turnul Negru
Two 15th-century watchtowers on the hillside west of the old town. Climbing the steps gives the best vantage point over the Black Church and the old town's rooftops.
The White Tower and the Black Tower were both lookout towers in Brașov's 15th-century city defences. The Black Tower stands on rock outside the walls. Its outer walls were blackened by the great fire of 1689, which gave it its name, and it now has a glass-walled observation top floor. The White Tower stands higher and is semicircular in shape, and climbing it requires a steep flight of stairs. From the top, you look down on the Black Church and Council Square, making it a popular spot for panoramic photos of the old town. Both towers have small exhibitions and charge a small admission fee, and they are usually closed on Mondays. The hillside path is open all day. It is about a 10-minute walk from Council Square.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00; usually closed Mondays (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Black Church
- Council Square, Brașov
- Catherine's Gate
- Rope Street (Strada Sforii)
- Weavers' Bastion
- Schei District & St. Nicholas Church
- Tâmpa Mountain & Cable Car
- Poiana Brașov