The city in Romania that hides a real treasure. A magnificent fortress awaits its visitors, although not many people know of its existence. The place seems straight out of a fairy tale.
Rupea Fortress, one of the most beautiful places in Romania
The Rupea Fortress is located in the city of the same name, located in Brașov County. In 1324, it was certified as a royal castle, and in the 15th century it came under the administration of the Saxon community, being transformed into a refuge.
Until the 17th century it was extended. Also called Cetatea Cohalmului, it has a strategic settlement and helps to connect the roads connecting Transylvania, Moldova and Wallachia through the southeastern passes.
The fortress is built on the Cohalmului Hill and has fortified walls in some places. Moreover, in these places, the fort known as Rumidava was built, which the Romans conquered and transformed into the Rupes fort.
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The Rupea Fortress is also easy to visit, although not many people do it, being located only 63 kilometers away from Brașov and 50 kilometers from Sighisoara. It can be reached both by car and by train.
How much does it cost to visit the fortress?
To visit the Rupea Fortress, the ticket costs 10 lei for adults, 5 lei for children/students (max. 18 years), 8 lei for groups of adults and 4 lei for school groups. Besides, there are many things to see here.
The Upper Citadel is the oldest building and was built on the ruins of the Dacian dava. It is even said to be the remains of the Dacian fortress Ramidava. The fortress in the middle dates from the 15th century.
In the 17th century, the site was enlarged and the Scouts’ Chapel and Tower were built. Cetatea de Jos has a special masonry and is much different from the other two, being built in the 18th century, notes libertatea.ro.
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The Gate Tower is the main entrance to Rupea Citadel. Also interesting are the Gate Tower, the Slăninii Tower, the Fountain, the Gate to the Middle Citadel, as well as the Ungrei Tower.
