Rasnov Fortress is the largest peasant fortress in southeastern Transylvania. It was built in the 13th century and helped defend the inhabitants of Tara Barsei for several centuries.
Bran Castle is the most famous fortress, mainly due to the legend that it was the residence of the vampire count Dracula. Built in the 14th century, the castle is the main attraction of the area.
Piatra Craiului National Park - is located within the counties of Brasov and Arges, respectively the localities of Zarnesti, Moeciu, Rucar and Dambovicioara, including the Piatra Craiului massif and an area including the Dambovita Gorges and the Ghimbavu Gorges. Located in the Southern Carpathians, the park encompasses the massif of about 25 km in length between Zarnesti and Rucar, being delimited by the Bran-Rucar corridor and the Dambovicioara River to the east and southeast, by the Dambovita and Tamas rivers to the east and by the Barsa River to the north. Access to the massif can be made either through Plaiul Foii or through Curmatura.
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