Brașov is the capital and administrative center of Brașov County in Romania, located in the southern part of Transylvania, surrounded by the Southern Carpathian Mountains. This city is the seventh largest city in Romania, famous for being the birthplace of the Romanian national anthem, and also renowned globally for the “Golden Stag International Pop Music Festival.”

Brașov boasts many historical buildings, some of which are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the famous “Black Church,” attracting many foreign tourists to visit. The Black Church, built by the German community in the city, is one of Romania’s major Gothic buildings and one of the most important Lutheran churches in the country. The city is said to have a castle where the legend of “vampire Dracula” resided, drawing many tourists to explore the mystery. Situated at the foot of the Southern Carpathian Mountains, the local mountain scenery has also become a popular attraction for tourists.

Since 1968, Brașov has been the host city of the “Golden Stag International Pop Music Festival,” which has been held sixteen times to date, attracting many foreign tourists to participate each year.

Brașov

Reasons to visit: The seventh largest city in Romania

Continent of attraction: Europe

Country/Region: Romania

Province/State: Brașov County

City of attraction: Brașov