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About Brasov
[Brah`shov]
The city of Brasov is located in the Depression of Brasov, 161 km distance from the capital Bucharest. The central position of Brasov in Romania makes this state an important travel attraction for Romanian and incoming tourists. Brasov architecture is unique, each building having its own picturesque. The best view of Brasov is from the top of Tampa mountain (960m), where you reach by cabin or by foot.
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Weavers' Bastion
Local name: "Bastionul Tesatorilor"
Local phonetic: [Bahs`tee`oh`nuhl - Tzeh`sah`toh`ree`lohr]
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9 George Cosbuc, Brasov
State of Brasov, Romania
+40 (268) 472368
There are 7 bastions surrounding the city of Brasov. This Weavers' Bastion has been built between 1421-1436 by local weavers community, in the Southwestern corner of the fortress of Brasov. Today it is a museum, having an exhibition about the fortified cities in Tara Barsei [Tzah`rah - Bahr`sey] and a collection of medieval battle costumes. The best attraction side of this museum is the scale model of Brasov, the way it looked back in 17th century. Weavers` Bastion is the host of many cultural shows during the year, like the great November Active Art in October.
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