Black Church
The Black Church (Biserica Neagra) is the largest Gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul, named for the soot stains left by the great fire of 1689. Entry is paid at a modest price.
Mountain in Brasov
Tampa Mountain
Tampa Mountain rises directly behind Brasov’s old town to 960 meters, with a cable car (paid) and a hiking trail (free, about 45 minutes). The “BRASOV” sign (Hollywood-style) is visible from the town below. The summit offers panoramic views over the old town, the surrounding Carpathian mountains, and the green valleys of Transylvania. Budget travelers hike up the trail through the forest for free and look down at a town that looks like it was placed there by a set designer.
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Before you go
- Address
- Tâmpa, 500015 Brasov
- Good to know
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More in Brasov
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Bran Castle
Bran Castle is marketed as "Dracula's Castle," though Vlad the Impaler's connection to it is tenuous at best. Entry is paid.
Brasov Old Town
Brasov's Old Town is a compact Saxon settlement ringed by medieval walls beneath the Tampa Mountain, with the Council Square (Piata Sfatului), the Black Church (largest Gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul), and narrow lanes of colored merchant houses. Free to walk.
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