Rupea Fortress is one of the most interesting medieval castles in Transylvania, Romania. The name of the citadel comes from Latin rupes meaning " stone ". Guarded by thick strong walls, the impressive and huge fortress is located on top of of 120 m-high basalt massive and it is perfectly visible from the scenic road Sighisoara-Brasov. It is a refuge castle, also known as a peasant citadel with four areas reinforced with polygonal towers, two interior courtyards and three defence towers. Rupea Citadel has the form of an ascending spiral (snail shell). The castle is built on four premises: Upper citadel, Middle citadel and Lower citadel. Rupea Citadel is one of the oldest archaeological sites in Romania, the first signs of human settlements dating from the Paleolithic and early Neolithic. There was a fortified city in the Dacian time. According to the legend - Decebal, the last Dacian King, took his life on the hill. He cut his throat with a single move of his
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ReplyDeleteOh my what a grand and beautiful place.
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ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful images! I love the architecture and the lighting gives the building a unique beauty.
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures of the old buildings. They look almost like paintings..very nice :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to believe it's several hundred years old. It looks so brand new.
ReplyDeleteThe structure is gorgeous and the lighting is phenomenal.
ReplyDeleteAlso, you have captured them quite well.
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it seem slike a british building there.
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It's easy to see why the Market Square in Zamosc is regarded as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. Your photos at night are gorgeous and you've captured the architecture of the square beautifully!
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Would not be surprised if this was considered a city in the 16-17th century. This is quite large (for that time). Beautiful Renaissance architecture:)
ReplyDeleteEven more lovely at night.
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