In the beginning of the 20th Century, the Archive was established in the Brasov’s Blacksmiths' Bastion to preserve historical documents. The more than 100,000 rare exhibitions include 80 letters written by long ago rulers of Brasov, Neagoe Basarab, Serban Cantacuzino, Mircea cel Batran and Nicolae Mavrocordat (14th-16th Century), a letter by Neacsu, a merchant of Campulung in 1521 and considered the oldest Romanian language letter and other documents from the history of Slatina and Braila districts.
Art Museum Eroilor 21, Brasov Phone: +40-268-477286 +40-268-475172 +40-368-409049 Fax: +40-268-477286 e-mail: office@mab.ro Web page: http://www.mab.ro
This museum exhibits a wide selection of foreign and domestic art. The ground and first floors offer paintings of varying styles and periods often depicting rural Romanian landscapes and portraits (Grigorescu, Aman, Tatarascu, Luchian, Tonitza). Climb down into the cellar and take a look at the beautiful European crystal and porcelain and the large collection of Oriental vases and statuettes from China, Tibet and Old Persia.
Arta Galery - Uniunea Artistilor Plastici Muresenilor 1, Brasov
The Uniunea Artistilor Plastici Art gallery at Str. Muresenilor 1 has a good selection of paintings.
Brasov Fortress Museum Cosbuc 9, Brasov Phone: +40-268-472368
The museum shows photographs of the long-gone bastions and impressive old weapons once used by the Turks to kill the Saxons.
Centrul Cultural Reduta Hirscher 8, Brasov Phone: +40-268-415649 +40-268-475239 +40-268-419706 e-mail: centrulcultural_reduta@yahoo.com
Cinema Modern Grivitei 47, Brasov Phone: +40-268-423362
Ethnographic Museum Eroilor 21A, Brasov Phone: +40-268-143990 Fax: +40-268-152252 Web page: http://www.etnobrasov.ro
The Ethnographic Museum exhibits folk costumes accompanied by black and white photographs illustrating exactly how they were worn and by whom. The museum also shows the evolution of weaving from an old spinning wheel to a mechanised loom which is still operational. Authentic Romanian crafts such as hand carved crosses and embroidered shirts are on sale in the lobby.
First Romanian School Museum Piata Unirii 2-3, Brasov Phone: +40-268-511411 +40-268-143879
The first historical documents proving the existence of the school go back to 1495 but there are indications that some school activities were held here much earlier. This is also the place where most of the first printed books in Romanian language were printed by Deacon Coresi during 1588-1665. This is the reason why a statue representing Coresi was erected in courtyard.
The building comprises "The Coresi room" where are held printings telling the story of the beginning of the typography in Brasov and "Anton Pann classroom". The museum hosts a compelling legacy: more than four thousands of rare books (many of them printed or copied by handwriting between these very walls), 100 thousands rare documents, the oldest bible (printed on goats skin), the oldest letter written in Romanian language using the Latin alphabet (previously, Romanian was written with Cyrillic letters) and much more.
If you want a guide tour ask for Vasile Oltean (Phone +40-94-495904), who will proudly show you the museum. Mr. Oltean can also guide you through the Junii Museum, where are held seven different traditional costumes wore by the Schei men. Schei women had only one.
GO Multiplex Bazaltului 2, Brasov Phone: +40-268-407959
History Museum Sfatului Square 30, Brasov Phone: +40-268-472363
The History museum comprises: The City Hall, The Weavers' Bastion and Rasnov fortress.
THE CITY HALL
30, Sfatului Square, Brasov
Phone +40-268-472363
In the middle of Sfatului square there is The City Hall, built in the 13th century, the former Trumpets Tower. Nowadays the building hosts the History Museum of Brasov. Here one can admire rare exhibits and collections representing Brasov's history from its very begining till present. One can admire: tools made in stone (Paleolithic age), painted ceramics discovered at Ariusd (Neolithic age), tools made in bronze and iron, armours, ancient weapons, farming tools, the first lathe ever made in Romania (1868), the first loom mechanism made in wood (1823) and so on.
THE WEAVERS' BASTION
9, George Cosbuc, Brasov
Phone +40-268-472368
The Weavers' Bastion is today a museum that can be visited on the way up to Tampa Mountain. It exhibits documents from the Medieval Age: ancient documents, armours, tools used by artisans, statues, the guilds' flags, the wood mechanism of Brasov's ancient horologe placed on the top of the City Hall (made in 1512), a medieval safe, a street lamp form the 16th century, pieces from an aqueduct, rare books and many more. In the middle of the main room one can see the models of the old districts: Cetatea and Schei.
RASNOV FORTRESS
The museum is housed in the Rasnov fortress, an old peasant refuge fortress unique for its style and position. Its first documentary attestation dates back from the year 1331. However the historians are not very sure about the date it was built.
Quirky and charming would well describe this unusual family museum situated across from Brasov's central square. The Muresenilor House is a memorial to the talented artistic family of Iacob Muresanu, a composer, who in 1838 became the founding editor of "Gazeta de Transilvania". The museum is housed in the dynastic home and exhibits letters, photographs, newspapers, rare books, paintings, furniture from the 19th century, heirlooms and keepsakes of the musical and literary members and in-laws of Muresanu's.
Museum of the Junii Piata Unirii 2-3, Brasov
The tiny Museum of the Junii, (Muzeul Junilor), is housed in the First Romanian School Museum. On display are the seven different traditional costumes worn by men from the Schei District of Brasov and the single traditional costume worn by the ladies of Schei.
Opera Brasov was founded in 1953 named the Musical Theatre. During 50 years it has been offering a very rich and varied cultural life of Brasov (former Kronstadt), city which lies 20 km from Dracula Castle, a mountain picturesque zone in the middle of Transylvania.
Saba Art Gallery Baritiu 4, Brasov Phone: +40-268-473438
The Tara Bârsei Cultural Centre has a small art gallery displaying work by local artists. The artwork is for sale and might make a great souvenir of your visit to Romania.
The museum was opened to the public in 1960 by a famous Romanian journalist, Alecsandru Dinca, on the old residence of the Brasov's Skating Organization. It exhibits documents, more than 150 flags and badges of sports associations, rare sport books, old skis, skatings made in bones, wood and metal, old bicycles, trophies, diplomas and medals.
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