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The Făgăraș Citadel in Brașov County, Romania, stands majestically with its sturdy stone walls and iconic red-tiled roofs, casting a regal reflection on the moat below. My wife and I crossed a wooden bridge to explore its rich history. Surrounding the Citadel are lively depictions of buildings, roads, and the natural world—each element a testament to the vibrant life that has flourished in its shadow. This historical landmark houses multiple cultural institutions, highlighted by two signs at the entrance: the “Municipal Library Octavian Paler” and the “Valer Literat Museum of Făgăraș Country.” This entrance, far more than a mere doorway, symbolizes the confluence of knowledge and history. Here, the past meets the present, offering a passageway into realms of literary and historical exploration. With its arched windows, intricate carvings, and preserved architecture, the Citadel offers a glimpse into Romania's cultural heritage and medieval grandeur, blending historical beauty with modern-day exploration. Făgăraș Citadel is not just a historical site; it’s a living museum where the past comes to life, inspiring awe and admiration in all who behold it. We admired rooms filled with medieval artifacts, traditional clothing, and stained-glass windows. The exhibits showcase everything from ornate weaponry and armor to delicate glassware and intricately embroidered textiles. Each room is a harmonious blend of simplicity and elegance, with white walls providing a clean backdrop for the items. The tiled floors add a touch of sophistication, while the overall ambiance evokes a sense of warmth and nostalgia. Each stone, each artifact, and each story weaves together the rich tapestry of Romania’s cultural heritage, offering visitors a journey through time they will never forget.
Rush Boto
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The Fortress of Fagaras played an important part in the history of Transylvania , due to its location at the footsteps of the mountain pass from the Fagaras mountain range and also because it was laying along the road between Sibiu and Brasov. It was built originally at the the early 1300's and got expended and reshaped in the coming centuries. Visiting fee is 20 Ron/adult and you have included in the price the visit to the Fagaras County Museum , where you can see exhibits ranging from the pre-Roman times till the modern age. Especially interesting is the Jail Tower/ Dungeon tower - at the lower level you have the posters with the medieval torture tools - but for me more interesting was the upper level where there is an exhibit - on posters - about the resistance movement against the Communist regime and the stories of those who stood up and got persecuted -along with their families. It is very interesting to understand what a dark period it was for Romania. Also you shall keep in mind that the Fagaras Fortress was a political prison between 1948 and 1960 - for the enemies of the Communism - some very bad things have happened here. Overall a very nice fortress - pity that the artilleries bastions were closed for visiting - with a very interesting museum... so when you are in the area I do recommend you stop here for a few hours.
Roshan Kalpa Tharanga
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First of all, the place deserve to pay a visit. Even there are a mixture of exhibitions, some of them without a clue about their presence there (see Queen Maria room, with things brought here from Bran Castle Museum), overall the Fortress is good restaured and those 5mil EUR from European Union were spent efficiently. In some parts too efficiently, the result being a common wall, letting you forget that you're looking at a fortified wall build around 1540 A.D. With 15ron (for adult and 7ron for kids) you can visit the dungeon tower, with some pictures and few tools used to convince the people from XVI and XX centuries that what they done it was totally wrong, the interior and exterior courtyard of the Fortress, the Trone room and Făgăraș region museum. As I said, it worth it to pay a visit, even to buy some gifts from the specific shop and to take a look at so many different objects from museum. Finally, I give 4* just because the outside can be a little bit well maintained and those piles of rocks can be removed, to not create the image of an "in working" or even abandoned site.
Andrei Smoleac
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If you are interested in local history and culture then you will spend about two hours visiting this place. What you will find in this beautiful renovated fortress: artefacts from the Dacian culture before the Roman conquest, items from the medieval times, including documents, weapons, torture chamber, live and style objects and more. You will have the opportunity to see the local German community art and design of furniture, garments and household items. It is remarkable the effort done to restore the building and the rooms. The new stained glass windows representing different Romanian coat of arms are outstanding. Four stars because of poor lights on small items like coins which could have a drawing aside for better understanding. Also an audio guide would be nice to have. All together, worth the time and trip to visit. PS At the time of this review, the main gate is in reconstruction.
Marius Neagu
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Dating back to the 12th century when Fagaras Fortress was originally a wooden structure. The castle and fortress have been added to over the centuries with stone towers, buildings and a moat. The fortress was owned by princes for centuries and in the 17th century was a luxurious venue for entertaining and guests before becoming a military and Unitarian building for holding prisoners and torture. In 1918 the property was transferred into ownership of the Romanian Statr. 1948 to 1962 the fortress and castle were transformed into a communist prison. Nearby to the fortress is a pretty monastery. Entry was 15 lei per adult (Feb 2020). Would be nice if fort car and security car were parked out of view. Detracts a little from the otherwise photogenic entrance. Well worth a visit and close to Brasov or the Transfăgărășan Highway.
Bernie Riley
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Recently restored, Făgăraș Castle offers a very pleasant experience. The castle itself is impressive and well-maintained, providing a glimpse into its historical grandeur. However, the museum inside still needs more exhibits, as it feels somewhat empty at the moment. Entrance fees are quite reasonable, costing 6 EUR for adults and 2 EUR for children. The visit is definitely worth it, with the complete tour taking between 90 and 120 minutes. One drawback is the lack of guides or audioguides in English or other widely spoken international languages, which might make it challenging for non-Romanian speakers to fully appreciate the history and significance of the site. Overall, it's a place worth visiting for its historical value and the impressive restoration work.
Laszlo Elekes
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Strada Mihai Viteazul 1, Făgăraș 505200, Romania
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