Cidadela de Rasnov na Transilvânia,   foto © Teodor Groza

Localização: Cidade de Râşnov - sul Transilvânia mapa
Cidade mais próxima: Brasov (9 milhas a nordeste)
Estações ferroviárias mais próximas: Brasov e Predeal
Telefone: (+4) 0740 510.665
E-mail
Rasnov-Turismo.ro

Atualmente fechado para visitantes
A fortaleza de Râşnov está em obras de manutenção e restauração;
como resultado, o acesso dentro da fortaleza não pode ser permitido.
Visitors can still access the grouds / garden only and admire the exterior.

Fortaleza de Râşnov (Rosenau in German), is located on a limestone hilltop at the foot of Postavaru Mountain, 650 ft. above town of Râşnov. First mentioned in an official document in 1331, Rasnov Citadel was built by the Teutonic Knights as protection against invading Tartars; it was later enlarged by the local Saxon population.

Estrategicamente localizado na rota comercial que liga as províncias de Transilvânia e Valáquia, Râşnov differs from other Saxon fortresses in that it was designed as a place of refuge over extended periods of time. Behind the walls of the fortress there was a true, small, village with at least 30 houses, a school, a chapel and craftsmen shops.

O sistema defensivo da cidadela de Rasnov incluía nove torres, dois bastiões e uma ponte levadiça. Os lados norte, sul e oeste enfrentam encostas íngremes de 500 pés.

Cidadela de Rasnov, vista do leste,   foto © Teodor Groza
Durante sua longa história, a fortaleza de Rasnov se rendeu apenas uma vez: no ano de 1612, quando os sitiantes conseguiram encontrar a rota secreta que abastecia de água as pessoas que estavam dentro da fortaleza.
With the location of their water supply no longer a secret, Rasnov's fortress need for its own well, within the defense walls, became a must.   According to local legend, two Turkish prisoners were put to the task of digging a well through solid rock in the center of the fortress. They were promised their freedom once the well was finished.
Work on the 470-foot-deep well began in 1623 and took 17 years to complete. Rasnov citadel wheel was in use for over two centuries, until 1850.

The last siege of Râşnov Fortress took place in 1690 during the last Ottoman invasion of Transylvania. Damaged by fire in 1718, it was rebuilt the following year. The next major damage occurred as the result of an earthquake in 1802. The fortress was last used as a place of refuge during the revolution of 1848 and was abandoned after that.

The old fortress is being restored to its former glory. Behind the ancient walls there is a small museum displaying interesting artifacts. The inner rooms are maze-like, with several wooden ladders linking them and a few so-called secret passages which should keep you busy for quite awhile.

Cidadela de Rasnov   vídeo © Herr Translator


 Há um serviço de ônibus frequente de Brasov para Râşnov.


Das 7h às 19h. um ônibus sai a cada 15 minutos;


de Brasov para Râşnov leva aproximadamente 25 minutos.



Foto de inverno da Cidadela de Rasnov,   foto © Bogdan Comsa