cathedral
Fortified Churches of Transylvania
Unique UNESCO-listed Saxon fortified churches scattered across Transylvania's rolling countryside and medieval villages.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Brașov County, Romania · Europe
Făgăraș sits on the route: 10 minutes from Beclean, 39km from Transfăgărășan Highway.
Făgăraș is a town located in Brașov County, Romania. With a population of 30,714, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Făgăraș sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Făgăraș to your route.
Făgăraș (Romanian pronunciation: [fəɡəˈraʃ]; German: Fogarasch, Fugreschmarkt, Hungarian: Fogaras) is a city in central Romania, located in Brașov County. It lies on the river Olt and has a population of 26,284 as of 2021. It is situated in the historical region of Transylvania, and is the main city of a subregion,Read more
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Făgăraș is located in Brașov County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8500 latitude, 24.9667 longitude.
Făgăraș has a population of approximately 30,714 people, making it a town in Romania.
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cathedral
Unique UNESCO-listed Saxon fortified churches scattered across Transylvania's rolling countryside and medieval villages.
33 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
38 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
A remote alpine cafe at the summit of Romania's Transfagarasan Highway beside Balea Lake, atop what Jeremy Clarkson called 'the best road in the world.'
39 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The summit of Romania's spectacular mountain highway, called 'the best road in the world' by Top Gear, with views of Balea Lake and the Fagaras range.
39 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
Romania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A remarkably intact UNESCO-listed medieval citadel and birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, with colorful houses and a famous Clock Tower.
43 km · about 50 min drive
castle
A fortress in Transylvania popularly associated with the legend of Count Dracula, perched on a cliff between Wallachia and Transylvania.
49 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
Historic corridor road (DN73) between Brașov and Câmpulung, cresting at Fundata (~1,290 m) with pastoral villages, limestone ridges and views of the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului massifs.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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