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Black Tower

Black Tower

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Black Tower

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Location: Brașov, Romania

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1. Black Church (Biserica Neagră) – Honterus Monument loop from Centrul Vechi

25.0km

08:09

1,070m

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2. Black Church (Biserica Neagră) – Council Square loop from Blumăna

7.53km

02:03

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Council Square – Tampa Mountain Peak loop from Valea Cetății

16.4km

04:42

380m

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

August 20, 2025

The Black Tower is one of the four watchtowers of the Brașov Citadel, built as an independent fortress outside the citadel walls. The tower, a good eleven meters high, stands not far from the Blacksmiths' Bastion on a rock on the Warta Hill. Its walls are two meters thick at the base and have six loopholes on each side. In the past, the tower was connected to the citadel by a movable bridge leading down to the Blacksmiths' Bastion (Graft Bastion). The tower was built in the 15th century, at the same time as the White Tower. Its first documented mention dates back to 1541. The original roof is no longer preserved, having been destroyed by lightning in 1559 and by fire in 1689. The fire blackened the walls of the tower, giving it its current name. It was destroyed again by lightning in 1696, but was rebuilt.

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Thom-O-Mat 🦦

October 4, 2023

The Black Tower (Turnul Negru) in Brașov, Romania, is a historic landmark and one of the city's prominent medieval towers. This impressive stone tower is part of the city's fortifications and dates back to the 15th century. It is situated on the southern side of Brașov's Old Town and is named "Black" due to the dark-colored stone used in its construction.

The Black Tower served defensive purposes during its early history, offering strategic views of the surrounding areas. Over the years, it has been restored and preserved, becoming a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower to enjoy panoramic views of Brașov and its picturesque surroundings, including the Carpathian Mountains. It is not only a symbol of the city's rich history but also provides a unique perspective on Brașov's architectural heritage.

Vincenzo (Vinz) 🥾〽️🎒👍🇩🇪🇮🇹

April 30, 2024

Walk along the city wall and take the cable car up to the battlements. Wonderful view

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Elevation 610 m

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Tuesday 23 December

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Black Tower

1. Black Church (Biserica Neagră) – Honterus Monument loop from Centrul Vechi

2. Black Church (Biserica Neagră) – Council Square loop from Blumăna

3. Council Square – Tampa Mountain Peak loop from Valea Cetății

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