Brașovia Citadel, Medieval fortress on Tâmpa Mountain, Brașov, Romania.
Brașovia Citadel is a medieval fortress on Tâmpa Mountain near Brașov, featuring a square layout with Italian-style bastions at each corner. Stone walls run across the ridge, punctuated by watchtowers at key positions.
Saxon settlers built the fortress in the 14th century to protect trade routes and towns below. The structure was partly destroyed in the 15th century and was not rebuilt afterward.
The fortress shows how Saxon builders adapted their construction methods to mountain defense needs. The walls and towers still shape the landscape above the city today.
Marked trails lead from the base of the mountain to the ruins, with informational signs along the way. The climb requires moderate fitness and offers different entry points depending on your chosen route.
A deep well dug in the inner courtyard during 1625 demonstrates the engineering skill of the period. This construction allowed residents to obtain water independently during sieges.
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