The origins of Brașov as a town are lost in the dark times of medieval age. However, it is known that it developed when different communities in the area decided to come together and form a city. The first written documents about Brașov go back to 1235 when the city was mentioned as Corona and was located on the present location of the Black Church. More…

For travelers who may be interested in well-preserved medieval vestiges, Transylvania is no doubt a priority among cultural tourist destinations. The Saxon settlers, craftsmen and merchants (who came in mid-12th century at the invitation of the Hungarian kings) lived mainly in southern and south-eastern Transylvania. More…