Brasov, Romania

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Also known by the German name of Kronstadt, the city of Brasov is one of the largest and most cherished cities of Romania. Surrounded on three sides by mountains, this was the perfect place for a medieval settlement. The old city, founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211, is one of the best preserved medieval cities of Romania and lately it was thoroughly restored to the delight of an increasing number of tourists. BrasovÂ’s city culture and architecture comes mostly from the mixture of Romanians and Saxons. One of its most popular attractions is the Black Church initially known as St. MaryÂ’s Church...

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