Ghimbav
#733 among destinations in Romania
Facts and practical information
Ghimbav is a town in Brașov County, Transylvania, central Romania. It is located in the centre of Romania, 5 miles west of Brașov. ()
Ghimbav – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Biserica Neagră, Brașov County Museum of History, Catherine's Gate, Piața Sfatului.
Massive church named for long-ago fireBiserica Neagră, Brașov
106 min walk • The Biserica Neagră, or the Black Church, is an iconic Gothic edifice and a landmark of the city of Brașov in Romania. Known for its imposing structure and rich history, this church stands as one of the largest and most important places of worship for the Lutheran...
Museum, History museumBrașov County Museum of History, Brașov
108 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Romania's picturesque Transylvania region, the Brașov County Museum of History is a cultural gem that offers visitors an in-depth look at the rich historical tapestry of Brașov and its surrounding areas.
Museum in a 16th-century stone gateCatherine's Gate, Brașov
107 min walk • Catherine's Gate, known locally as Poarta Ecaterinei, stands as a testament to the medieval history of Brașov, Romania. This fortified gate is one of the original entrances to the medieval city and dates back to the 16th century.
SquarePiața Sfatului, Brașov
109 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Transylvania, Piața Sfatului, or the Council Square, is the centerpiece of the medieval city of Brașov, Romania. This historic square is surrounded by beautifully preserved buildings, many of which date back to the 15th and 16th centuries...
Museum, Architecture, History museumFirst Romanian School, Brașov
104 min walk • The First Romanian School, nestled in the historic city of Brașov, Romania, is a testament to the rich cultural and educational heritage of the region. This museum, once a pivotal center of Romanian literacy and learning, stands as a symbol of the country's...
Historical place, View point, Forts and castlesBlack Tower, Brașov
105 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Transylvania, the Black Tower of Brașov stands as a silent guardian over the old medieval city. This stone fortification, a sentinel of history, is perched on a rocky hillside near the equally imposing White Tower.
Church, Gothic Revival architectureTocile Church, Brașov
102 min walk • The Tocile Church is a Romanian Orthodox church located at 57 Vasile Saftu Street, Brașov, Romania. Located in the Tocile section of Șcheii Brașovului, it is dedicated to the Holy Trinity.
Historic Orthodox church with frescoesSt. Nicholas Church, Brașov
105 min walk • Saint Nicholas Church is a Romanian Orthodox church in Brașov, dominating the historic district of Șcheii Brașovului.
Church, Baroque architectureBrașovechi Church, Brașov
103 min walk • The Brașovechi Church, also known as "The Dormition of the Mother of God" Church " is a Romanian Orthodox church located at 47 Bisericii Române Street, Brașov, Romania. Located in the Brașovechi district, it is dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos.
Historical gate with 3 archwaysȘchei Gate, Brașov
107 min walk • Șchei Gate in the Șcheii Brașovului neighborhood of Brașov, Romania, is right next to Catherine's Gate. It was built in between 1827 and 1828 in order to let through heightened traffic. The much bigger Catherine's Gate was demolished at the same time, with the exception of the tower of the exterior gate, which was used as storage.
NeighbourhoodȘcheii Brașovului, Brașov
104 min walk • Șcheii Brașovului is the old ethnically Bulgarian and Romanian neighborhood of Brașov, a city in southeastern Transylvania, Romania. This village-like section of the town is mostly made up of small houses built along narrow roads with gardens and small fields on the slopes of the Tâmpa Mountain.
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