Events in Brasov, November 2018

Our beloved city Brasov is waiting for you in November too with events for everyone’s taste and everyone’s age and incredible autumnal views combined with winterish influence. At the beginning of the month, International Festival of Contemporary Drama will take place for one week. At this Festival one of the most talented and well known actors Florin Piersic Jr. will play, together with many more talented actors. Besides Theatre, our Opera Shows wil happen this month, between 10th and 24th of November where you can find shows for every category of age. NeoNlitic Exposition is one of the exposition you will probably have to see if you are around or in Brasov between 3rd and […]

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Discover Prahova Valley!

Cantacuzino Palace was built in 1911, at the request of Prince Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, also called the Nabob, former minister of Romania between the years 1899-1900 and 1904-1907. Built of stone and brick, in the Neo-Romanian style, the castle is surrounded by a charming park with alleys, waterfalls, artesian fountains and a grotto. The rich interior decorations and stained glass increase the architectural and artistic value of the castle. Predeal – is teh city located at the highest altitude in Romania (1030-1110 m). The resort is appreciated by winter sports lovers, who can find here 5 ski slopes with various degrees of difficulty, the cross-country ski slope on Valea Rasnoavei, many marked mountain trails, ATV […]

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Golden Stag – the comeback in the Centenary of United Romania

Golden Stag is a very popular event became a tradition that takes place in Brașov, outdoors, in the Council Square. It is a show-contest which promote talented artists from Romania and abroad. The first festival was held 41 years ago in 1968. Golden Stag first edition was in 1968 when the Romanian Government’s willingness was to demonstrate that Romania is a open country. The festival was originally conceived as a copy of the famous San Remo. The first edition was held from March 5 to 10 at the Dramatic Theatre and the organizers were the Romanian Television. The competition involves 28 artists and live performances were supported by 15 artists. In 1970, the third edition […]

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Bran Castle – Legend & History

Bran Castle was built now more than 600 years and was originally a fortress known as Dietrichstein, built by the Teutonic Knights in 1212, which was conquered by the Germans in the late thirteenth century. Bran Castle lies less than 30 km from Brasov, built on a rock in a key location strategically. It currently houses the Bran Museum, spanning four floors of the castle. Here are exhibited collections of ceramics, furniture, weapons and armor, and in the castle courtyard is a small village museum with traditional houses Rucar-Bran region. The castle was restored between 1920-1927, under the Royal Court architect, Carol Liman. During Queen Maria reign, Bran was a royal residence and one of […]

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“Rusaliile” – Traditions & Superstitions

On the fiftieth day after the Resurrection and ten days after Ascension, is celebrated the Pentecost (Rusaliile) , which is the oldest Christian festival and is also the foundation of the Christian Church, because in this day about 3000 people were baptized and formed the first Christian community. The word “Rusalii” is derived from the Slavic word “Rusalka” rusalcele which means the water spirits like fairies, nymphs or demons of water that were celebrated to be softened in the first week of June. This pagan tradition has been passed to Christians, who called Rusalka “Drăgaica” (she-devil, demon). In that week, was forbidden washing, bathing or any other any activity that was related to water. This […]

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Hotel Street Food

There is no love sincerer than the love of food The idea of street food, it become very fashionable in recent years worldwide, and is actually very old in history. Since ancient Greece and reaching as far as China and Turkey, food sold on the street, had a long and interesting history. Today is undoubtedly a must-have for all cities and cultural centers, becoming part of the urban cultural landscape. The second edition of Brasov Street Food Festival will take place this year between 24 and 28 at Brasov, after last year it was held in late August. The organizers have maintained the same location as last year, being satisfied with the way things were […]

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Junii Brașovului

Every year, in Șcheii Brașovului, on the first Sunday after Easter, the locals and tourists assist to “ride of the parade” as a unique event, a traditional pageant with elements of myth, but also Christian ceremonial, mythical-religious-specific for the Romanian nation. The celebration starts early in the morning, at around 11.00AM, with a parade on horses and a numerous young gathering: Junii Tineri, Junii Curcani, Junii Batrani, Junii Dorobanti, Junii Albiori, Junii Rosiori si Junii Brasoveni. Following this route, Muresenilor Street– Eroilor Bulevard – Republic Street –The Central Square (Brasov), junii salute the crowd of the most beautiful city, Brasov. Specific groups dressed with costumes and flags are also marching. After marching through the city, […]

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Our Hotels – The best in town

Twenty years ago, Complex Ambient was born. So the story begins.. Ambient Hotel was created so that you, our guest, can spend wonderful days enjoying an exclusive ambiance, present in every detail, from the generous accommodation spaces of our 71 rooms, to the exquisite cuisine of our restaurant and the welcoming smile of our staff, ready to serve you and make you feel at home. The central location of our hotel makes it a “hot spot” for business travelers, who can find here the comfort they are searching as well as all the necessary facilities needed on a business trip. Our desire to improve and make things better for our tourists made us came up […]

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Mountain Sports – Ski

In general, instructors believe that a child should have around 3-4 years old before they can learn, practice, experiment snow and get used to the equipment. Ski schools usually accept children from 4-5 years old. By that age most of them have the physical strength to get ready and adjust. However, depending on each child and there are plenty of schools that have incorporated into their schedule a lesson for those under 3 years. If you want to teach your child to ski alone, begin with a stage adaptation of ski boots. The more he will get in the snow, the better he will understands how to move on the slope and will also develop […]

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Outdoor Activities Poiana Brașov

Poiana Brasov is approximately 8 km from Brasov and 10 km from the city Rasnov which makes it easy to be accessible on both routes. The resort lies at an altitude of 1020 meters surrounded by four massifs: Postavarul (1,799 m), Piatra Craiului (2,238 m), Bucegi (2505 m) and Piatra Mare (1,848 m). Poiana Brasov is a resort situated at the beginning of Postavaru Mountain, also the snow remains on the ground 4-5 months a year which makes the best in Romania. In Poiana we can ride 12 ski slopes with different degrees of difficulty (parts Olympic three slopes for slalom, a slope for slalom particular, two trampolines). So if you are uninitiated in winter […]

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