The Council's House — Attraction in Zona Metropolitană Brașov

One of Brașov’s most important landmarks, full of history and character. Casa Sfatului, or the Council House, stands right in the middle of Council Square and immediately catches your eye with its tall clock tower and beautiful architecture. Built in the 15th century, it used to serve as the town hall and center of administration for Brașov. Today, it houses the Brașov County Museum of History, which is absolutely worth visiting if you want to understand the city’s past.

Inside, the exhibitions cover everything from medieval artifacts to local traditions and cultural influences over the centuries. The museum is well-organized, with clear explanations in multiple languages, making it easy to follow even if you’re not a history expert. The tower itself is an iconic symbol of the city—you’ll see it in almost every postcard of Brașov.

Outside, Casa Sfatului gives the square much of its charm. Whether you admire it during the day, when the pastel buildings around shine in the sunlight, or in the evening when it’s beautifully lit, it always feels like the heart of Brașov.

A must-see for anyone visiting the old town—Casa Sfatului is not just a building, it’s a piece of...

The beautiful heart of the old town. In the middle of Piața Sfatului is the stately Casa Sfatului din Brașov (in German: Kronstädter Altes Rathaus), the 15th century town hall. Originally there was only a "sales vault" of the fur guild on the square, but in 1420 the guildsmen and the district council agreed to build a council chamber on top of it. However, in 1421 the Ottomans raided Brașov, which temporarily threw a spanner in the works. After completion, many additions, modifications and extensions will follow, such as a dungeon and the Hundertmannstube. Between 1770 and 1778, the council house got its current appearance (except for the tower, which had an onion-shaped dome until 1910). In 1876 the city council moved to another building, and only the city archives remained in the old town hall until 1923. Since 1950, the Old Town Hall has housed the Braşov County...

Built around 1420, it served as city hall and market hall, but in the 16th century it also housed a prison and torture chamber. So yeah, this place really kept order.

Around it, the square hosted medieval justice in full view—public beatings, hangings, even decapitations took place where the fountain stands today.

Now it blends history with modern charm. Inside is the Brașov History Museum; outside are cafés, restaurants, and that famous “Hollywood‑style” Brașov sign above town. Every day at 6 PM, a trumpeter plays from the tower—like a little reminder that history still echoes here.

A mix of grim past and present-day culture, wrapped in a pleasantly ironic package. Worth a stop—even if you're just here for the coffee and...