Cetatea Făgăraș

Făgăraș Fortress is one of the strongest and best-preserved medieval fortresses in Transylvania, an imposing structure surrounded by a water-filled moat that mirrors its walls and towers. Built from the 14th century and reinforced over the centuries, it served as a princely residence of Transylvania, a military stronghold and, in dark times, a communist prison. Today, carefully restored, it houses a museum with collections of art, weapons, ceramics and furniture, as well as halls evoking the dramatic past of the place.

Walking on the thick walls, through the inner courtyard and around the water is a memorable experience, especially at dusk, when the fortress is lit. Set in the centre of Făgăraș, at the foot of the mountains of the same name, it is a natural stop on the road between Brașov and Sibiu. Check the museum's visiting schedule.