Brașov Fortress, Medieval fortress on Străjii Hill, Brașov, Romania.
The fortress features a quadrilateral layout with corner towers, a central hexagonal tower, and thick stone walls enclosing a large courtyard.
Construction of the initial watchtower began in 1524, and the structure expanded between 1552 and 1553 with three additional artillery towers for defense.
The fortress displays architectural elements from different periods, including a stone inscription from 1630 showing the city emblem at its entrance.
The defensive complex includes an 81-meter deep well in the courtyard, which provided water supply during extended periods of siege.
The structure transformed multiple times through centuries, serving as a watchtower, military garrison, prison, archive storage, and restaurant.
Location: Brașov County
Inception: 1380s
Address: Aleea Brediceanu Tiberiu, str. Șirul Beethoven, Aleea După Ziduri, Bulevardul Eroilor, dealul Warthe, muntele Tâmpa, municipiul Brașov
GPS coordinates: 45.64200,25.59000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:53
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