The second city of Romania, Brasov with a population of only 400,000 is the most visited by tourists to this country. Obviously it is the stepping stone to Bran and Peles Castles but the old city and city square is as pretty as any I have seen. As throughout Transylvania it was established in the 12th century by relocating Saxons. It sits at a strategic pass through the Carpathian mountains and rapidly became both a strategic military base and a market town for caravans plying their trade from east to west.
A walking tour in the morning sets the scene for further exploration in the afternoon. A lovely al fresco lunch in the sun soaked main square completes a perfect day.
