Walking Tour – Old Brașov and views from mount Tâmpa
A classical experience for belleview lovers and photography enthusiasts.
Overview
So you have a whole day to explore!
You want to find out as much as possible about the history of Brașov, to hear it’s stories and find out about the outstanding local personalities. But, at the same time, you would like to return home with those perfect pictures from above the city, without making the effort that a hike would entail.
Our guides, which are locals in love with their city, will be glad to accompany you on a journey from the old streets of the city under the foot of Tâmpa, all the way up to the top of the mountain. In this experience you will have stories, legends, surprises, and you will return home with the much desired photos taken from the top of Mount Tâmpa. Come with us to have a look at the city from above!
What do you visit:
- General presentation of Mureșenilor street and entrance to the Roman Catholic church **
- Council Square general presentation and Council Tower from the outside
- Black Church presentation from the outside
- Honterus Court and High School – the imprint of Johanness Honterus in the culture of Brașov
- Rope Street and Rope Street Museum
- Ecaterina’s Gate
- The walls of the Citadell
- Șaguna High School – presentation from the outside
- Unirii Square and St. Nicholas Church
- Short presentation of the First Romanian School from the outside
- The sub-Tâmpa promenade with impressive views over old Brașov
- Cable car climb to Mount Tâmpa
* duration varies depending on the waiting time for boarding the cable car (maximum cue / waiting time ≈ 1.5 hours)
** except for religious services and days when the church is closed for organized events
Includes 1 plain / sparkling water per 0.5 l per person and ticket to ascent & descent by cable car.
Itinerary
- General presentation of Mureșenilor street and entrance to the Roman Catholic church **
- Council Square general presentation and Council Tower from the outside
- Black Church presentation from the outside
- Honterus Court and High School – the imprint of Johanness Honterus in the culture of Brașov
- Rope Street and Rope Street Museum
- Katherine’s Gate
- The walls of the Citadell
- Șaguna High School – presentation from the outside
- Unirii Square and St. Nicholas Church
- Short presentation of the First Romanian School from the outside
- The sub-Tâmpa promenade with impressive views over old Brașov
- Cable car to Mount Tâmpa and back
* except for religious services and days when the church is closed or organizing events
Gallery
The Black Church - detail[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_2580" align="alignleft" width="207"] View of the city from Tâmpa - Old image[/caption]
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View of the city from Tâmpa[/caption]
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Detail from the Black Church - The Tower Clock[/caption] Essential info
In order for you to have a pleasant experience, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking longer distances or sports shoes and light, comfortable clothing. As we will be taking a walk up the mountain please DO NOT wear high-heels or uncomfortable shoes.
On hot summer days, your sun-hat and sun-glasses, along with sun-screen, can be your best friends during the walking tour.
Please keep all children attended at all times and well hydrated. If children are not used to walking long distances a stroller would be highly recommended.
