Brasov, Transylvania

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A lot of surprises you can find in the medieval center of the town, even the narrowest street in Europe.

BRASOV – The first documentary attestation dates back from the year 1234 when the town was mentioned as Corona (from this age lasts the oldest church in the city, Saint Bartholomew, built in 1223). Later on, the town was known as Brasco, Brasso, Kronstadt or Brasovia. Due to its geographical position, at the crossroads of Moldavia, Wallachia and Transylvania, beginning with 14th century, the town becomes one of the most important economical and political centers. In Brasov was established the first romanian school where, around 1540, the first Romanian books were printed by deacon Coresi. In 1689, April 21, a big fire destroyed most of the town and killed 3000 people. Most of the houses were damaged and the monument Saint Maria, built between 1384 and 1477 smoked by the fire, will become the Black Church. Here you can find and listen the concerts of the biggest organ in Romania.