Following on from yesterdays post on Bran Castle today’s set of photographs come all the way from the town of Brasov. Once again it is situated right in the heart of Translyvania just a few miles from Bran / Dracula’s Castle. These photographs were taken in June 2006.
Nice shots. I was there in 1991/5 and it doesn’t seem to have changed much on the face of it.
I have this on my schedule for later in the year. I would love to hear your opinion of the place. How were the people? Did you have any troubles communicating? Did you have any issues with transportation or hotels? etc.
Its a really nice spot, was quiet easy to get around, many people speak English. Its quite compact, so a short walk in any direction should get you to where you want to be. There is a cable car system that takes you to a hill just overlooking the entire area. Will perhaps make another post or two with some additional photographs of the area in the coming days.
Thank you Daniel,
It looks like a great place, very old world and quaint for sure.
Very nice! They’re all good, though my favorites are the first 3!
Thanks for the visit and comment, glad you like the photographs.
Nice pictures. Romanian castles have a certain ‘feel’ to them, unlike anywhere else in Europe. Maybe that’s because of the peculiar history the region has experienced in the last 900 or so years. ‘Vlad the Impaler’ better known in legend as Count Vlad Dracula is just one example. That ‘feel’ has been excellently portrayed in your pictures.
Thanks for such a great comment. I think the ‘feel’ much ‘warmer’ than your typical castle that is build just from large grey imposing stone. They are far more homely.
Beautiful pictures, Daniel.
Thanks for the ‘like’!
peace & happiness to you -
Laurie
Thanks for the comment & visit, have a great weekend.
Amazing photos and architecture.
Thanks for the visit, lots of history to be seen their.
Wow, these pictures are completely captivating. I’m intrigued! Can’t wait to explore; it’s so different from Florida where I live:)
Thanks for the visit, was on Florida two years ago, certainly is very different.
These are great photos Daniel in a charming city with endless views. Your display illustrates this very well. You are a fortunate man to have the freedom and time to move about.
Glad you like the photos, will post some more from here soon, perhaps a few from the top of the hill providing a birds eye view of the entire area.
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