Rupea

Romania

Rupea from the fortress.

Rupea is a town in Brasov. It was settled and founded by Saxon Germans in the 12th century.

Rupea fortress.

  • Rupea Citadel. A fortress dating from the 14th century. The fortress was extended in the 18th century, and a three-year restoration began in 2010. While the exterior has been restored the rooms are largely empty and not very interesting. Regular 4 lei, student 1 leu.
  • The German Church, built in the 14th century.

Rupea Citadel. A fortress dating from the 14th century. The fortress was extended in the 18th century, and a three-year restoration began in 2010. While the exterior has been restored the rooms are largely empty and not very interesting. Regular 4 lei, student 1 leu.

The German Church, built in the 14th century.

  • The village Viscri, 11 km away. It is an old traditional village with a fortified church.
  • Visit famous Sighisoara, the only inhabited fortress in Europe.
  • The ruins of Saschiz, 20 km before Sighisoara.

The village [[Viscri]], 11 km away. It is an old traditional village with a fortified church.

Visit famous [[Sighisoara]], the only inhabited fortress in Europe.

The ruins of [[Saschiz]], 20 km before Sighisoara.