Rupea Fortress - Wikipedia
Rupea Fortress (Romanian: Cetatea Rupea, German: Burg Reps, Hungarian: Kőhalmi vár) is a medieval fortress built by Transylvanian Saxons in the Kingdom of Hungary and first mentioned by a 1324 document. It is situated on a 120 m high basalt cliff, to the west of the Transylvanian town of Rupea in Romania. [2] .
Rasnov Citadel: History and Legends of Transylvania
2024年4月17日 · Rasnov Citadel is a historical site in the southeastern part of Transylvania, present-day Romania, about 19 km (11 miles) northeast of Brasov. When was Rasnov Citadel built? Rasnov Citadel dates from the 13th century, being one of the medieval citadels built to protect Transylvania’s southern and southeastern borders.
Rupea Citadel: Discover the History and Myths of Medieval Transylvania
2024年4月17日 · A peasant citadel, like many others in Transylvania, the Citadel of Rupea comprises three different areas, reinforced by polygonal defense towers. The path between these levels took us around the hill, in a circular fashion. It felt like walking around a snail, protected by its outer shell, and leading to its center.
Râșnov Fortress - Wikipedia
It is situated in Râșnov, Brașov County, not far from Brașov. Built as part of a defence system for the Transylvanian villages exposed to outside invasions, the fortress was historically garrisoned by both the local Romanian and Saxon communities, with …
Castles And Citadels In Transylvania - Wanderer Writes
2024年4月17日 · Transylvania is filled with medieval castles, citadels and fortresses, many of them reconstructed in recent years, offering a great experience for visitors.
Explore Rupea Citadel - Old Town Explorer
2024年7月18日 · Rupea Citadel (Cetatea Rupea) aka Rupea Fortress aka Rupea Castle is a medieval fortress built by Transylvanian Saxons. With the first written mention dating back to 1324, it is one of the oldest fortifications in Romania. The fort sits on top of a 120 m high basalt cliff west of the Transylvanian town of Rupea.
Romanian Castles Guide: Top 10 Transylvania Castles
2019年1月12日 · Sighisoara Citadel Far from being just another of the best castles to visit in Romania, Sighisoara Citadel is a living and breathing medieval town that never ceased to be inhabited throughout the centuries.
Transylvania Castles: Guide to Top 10 Legendary Landmarks in …
2022年12月20日 · Anyone traveling to Romania must visit the 12th-century Sighișoara Citadel, a well-preserved medieval town rich in history and culture, in the center of Transylvania. Bult by Transylvanian Saxons, Sighișoara has distinctive and imposing architecture, which combines Gothic and Renaissance styles.
THE 10 BEST Transylvania Castles to Visit (2024) - Tripadvisor
2021年4月30日 · Citadel of The Guard. It's a short, 15-minutes, relatively easy (definitely not strenuous) hike up the steps through the neighborhood to... 9. Targu Mures Fortress. We had a nice walk around the fortress. It is in good shape, lovely …
Best medieval places in Transylvania - The Historian Traveller
2024年8月24日 · These are disposed strategically around the citadel. The most scenic to visit are the Turnul Cizmarilor or Bootmakers’ Tower; the Turnul Croitorilor or Taylor’s Tower and the Turnul Frânghierilor or Ropemakers’ Tower.
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