Făgăraș Citadel, Medieval citadel in Făgăraș, Romania.
Făgăraș Citadel is a stone fortress with five watch towers, thick defensive walls, and a water-filled moat surrounding the entire perimeter. The structure features layered defensive components that create multiple barriers protecting the interior.
Construction of this fortress began in 1310 at the site of an earlier wooden structure that Tatars had destroyed in 1241. The stone version was reinforced and expanded over centuries to defend the region from invasions.
The museum housed within displays Roman finds, medieval weapons, and local handicraft traditions that reflect how people lived across different periods.
The site is easy to explore on foot with pathways along the walls that offer different views of the structure. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the ground can be uneven and the site includes various steps and inclines.
The walls contain a parallel inner structure creating an 8-meter-thick defensive barrier, making it one of Transylvania's strongest fortresses. This double-wall system allowed defenders to move between both layers for strategic advantage.
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