Map of Braşov: The Black tower
The Black tower is an 11 meter high massive tower with a glass roof constructed in 1995. It was built in the XIVth century and survived two fires caused by lightning. After the first fire (1599) the tower was named The Black Tower. The 2 m high entrance of the tower could be approached only by ladder. The link to the castle was an underground tunnel and a bridge. The tower was built for defense against enemies. The last time it functioned as a watchtower was in 1756 during the plague epidemic. Today the tower houses temporary exhibitions.
The Black tower, Brașov·, Photo: Puskás Bajkó Gábor
The Black tower, Brașov·, Photo: Silviu Maiorescu
The Black tower, Brașov·, Photo: Puskás Bajkó Gábor
The Black tower, Brașov·, Photo: Miruna Costache
The Black tower, Brașov·, Photo: Adrian Modrișan
The Black tower, Brașov·, Photo: Puskás Bajkó Gábor
The Black tower, Brașov·, Photo: Adrian Modrișan
The Black tower, Brașov·, Photo: Adrian Modrișan
The Black tower, Brașov·, Photo: Miruna Costache
The Black tower, Brașov·, Photo: Puskás Bajkó Gábor
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Braşov: Groaveri Orthodox Church
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Braşov: Schei gate
Braşov: Neolog synagogue
Braşov: Rope makers' Bastion
Braşov: Rope street
Braşov: Katalin gate
Braşov: The Orthodox Synagogue
Braşov: The Honterus schools
Braşov: Blacksmiths' Bastion
Braşov: Redut house
Braşov: The Black Church
Braşov: The Black tower
Braşov: The Merchants' House, or Hirscher house
Braşov: Holy Trinity church
Braşov: The Council square
Braşov: Draper Bastion
Braşov: The Honterus house
Braşov: The Consil house
Braşov: The house of the Mureseanus
Braşov: Furriers' Bastion
Braşov: Bastion Graft
Braşov: The White tower
Braşov: Sf. Adormire Orthodox Church
Braşov: Saint John Church
Braşov: Palace of Justice
Braşov: The Catholic Church
Braşov: Gallery- Art museum
Braşov: Folk museum
Braşov: The county library
Braşov: The theater
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