Făgăraş is a town in Transylvania.
Făgăraş, a town of about 35,000 people located half way between Braşov and Sibiu, is known mainly for its medieval fortress and relative proximity to the spectacular Southern Carpathian mountains.
- Făgăraș Citadel, Piaţa Mihai Viteazul nr. 1 (near downtown, +40 268 211862. June to September Tu-Fr 8AM-6PM, Sa-Su 8AM-4PM; October to May Tu-Su 8AM-6PM. A major medieval fortress built in the 14th century (later one of the palaces of the Transylvanian princes) with a surprisingly well-preserved initial structure. It also houses a museum with history, ethnography and art collections 5 lei adults, 2 lei children, 10 lei guided tours.
- Saint Nicholas Church, strada Tudor Vladimirescu nr. 16, +40 268 281125. A Orthodox church built in 1697-1698 in the famous Brâncovenesc architectural style.
Făgăraș Citadel, Piaţa Mihai Viteazul nr. 1 (near downtown, +40 268 211862. June to September Tu-Fr 8AM-6PM, Sa-Su 8AM-4PM; October to May Tu-Su 8AM-6PM. A major medieval fortress built in the 14th century (later one of the palaces of the Transylvanian princes) with a surprisingly well-preserved initial structure. It also houses a museum with history, ethnography and art collections 5 lei adults, 2 lei children, 10 lei guided tours.
Saint Nicholas Church, strada Tudor Vladimirescu nr. 16, +40 268 281125. A Orthodox church built in 1697-1698 in the famous [[:wikipedia:Brâncovenesc style|Brâncovenesc]] architectural style.
- Sâmbăta resort (20 km south-west of town) is a good base for hikes into the Făgăraş massif.
Sâmbăta resort (20 km south-west of town) is a good base for hikes into the Făgăraş massif.