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Brașov
A stunning medieval city ringed by Carpathian peaks, centered on Council Square and dominated by the massive Gothic Black Church.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Brașov County, Romania · Europe
Racoș sits on the route: 20 minutes from Hoghiz, 57km from Bran Castle.
Racoș is a town located in Brașov County, Romania. With a population of 2,856, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Racoș 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 Racoș to your route.
Racoș (also Racoșul de Jos; German: Unter-Krebsdorf; Hungarian: Alsórákos) is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Mateiaș (Mátéfalva) and Racoș.
The commune is located at the northern edge of the county, on the border with Covasna County, and near the border with HarghitaRead more
County. It lies on the banks of the Olt River, 19 km (12 mi) from the town of Rupea and 63 km (39 mi) from the county seat, Brașov. There are train stations in both Racoș and Mateiaș that serve Line 300 of the CFR network, which connects Bucharest with the Hungarian border near Oradea.
The Racoș volcano is the oldest volcano in the region, and appears to be inactive. The commune is the site of the Racoșul de Jos nature preserve and of the Racoș basalt columns. The Cotul Turzunului nature preserve is partly situated on the territory of Racoș.
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Racoș is located in Brașov County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 46.0252 latitude, 25.4108 longitude.
Racoș has a population of approximately 2,856 people, making it a town in Romania.
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A stunning medieval city ringed by Carpathian peaks, centered on Council Square and dominated by the massive Gothic Black Church.
45 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
Largest Gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul, named for soot damage in a 1689 fire, in central Brasov.
45 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
Unique UNESCO-listed Saxon fortified churches scattered across Transylvania's rolling countryside and medieval villages.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A remarkably intact UNESCO-listed medieval citadel and birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, with colorful houses and a famous Clock Tower.
52 km · about 60 min drive
castle
A fortress in Transylvania popularly associated with the legend of Count Dracula, perched on a cliff between Wallachia and Transylvania.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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