Râșnov it’s rapidly transforming in one of the most visited places for weekend breaks. It all started some years ago, when the local Citadel was restored, and brought back to life through the lively shops from the inner-yard and when an access road was built. After that there were the openings of the Valea Cetății Cave and Dino Park – probably the coolest theme park in România , and the number of tourists broke the records. And there are so many places to see and things to do if you decide to visit Râșnov.

Rasnov Fortress (Rosenau in German), is located on a rocky hilltop in the Carpathian Mountains, 650 ft. above the town of Rasnov. First mentioned in an official document in 1331, the fortress was built by Teutonic Knights as protection against invading Tartars and was later enlarged by the local Saxon population.

Recently, the old fortress has been restored to its former glory and today, you can visit the impressive remains. There is also a museum here, hidden behind the ancient walls, where you can find a skeleton buried beneath a glass floor, as well as some other 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 a while.