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Brasov - History |
Also
known by the German name of Kronstadt, the city of
Brasov is
one of the largest and most cherished cities of the country.
Surrounded on three sides by mountains, it was a perfect place
for a medieval settlement.
In the old times Brasov was the center of a powerful Saxon colony trading in cloth, weapons, metalwork, and wax throughout much of Walachia and Moldavia. The old town was heavily fortified in the 15th century against the Turks and survived with little damage to nowadays. Among the historic buildings is the city hall, erected in 1420, and the 190-foot watchtower, also called Trumpeter's Tower. Beside its economical power, Brasov has always been a major cultural center. Johannes Honterus (1498-1549), who led the Protestant Reformation in the area, established the first printing press in Transylvania here. The first book in Romanian language was also printed in Brasov, by the deacon Coresi, in the 16th century. |
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The old city, founded by the Teutonic
Knights in 1211, is one of the best preserved. Lately it was
thoroughly restored to the delight of an increasing number of
tourists.