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Trasee montane in judetul Brasov

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:11:35 +0000

Traseele turistice sunt geniale atunci cand vreti sa petreceti o vacanta de neuitat la munte. Multe trasee turistice sunt marcate cu anumite culori si placute pe care sunt inscriptionate distantele, fapt ce exclude posibilitatea ratacirii.

Trasee turistice marcate:

1. Zona Tarlungeni – Zizin Cabana Dambu Morii – Cheile “Sapte Scari” – Cabana Piatra Mare (Timp de mers: 3 – 3 1/2 ore; traseu dificil, inaccesibil iarna)

2. Cabana Dambu Morii – Prapastia Ursului-Cabana Piatra Mare-Varful Piatra Mare (Timp de mers: 3 1/2 – 4 ore; cu ramificatii spre “Sapte Scari” sj Sirul Stancilor)

3. Cabana Dambu Morii – sirul Stancilor – Pestera de Gheata (Timp de mers 2 – 2 1/2 ore; cu ramificatii spre Cabana Bunloc)

4. Cabana Dambu Morii – Cabana Bunloc (Timp de mers: 1 -1 1/2ore)

5. Sacele – V. Baciului – Cabana Bunloc (Timp de mers: 1 – 1 1/2ore)

6. Sacele – V. Garcinului – Cabana Piatra Mare(Timp de mers: 4 1/2- 5 ore; inaccesibil iarnma)

7. Sacele – V. Garcinului – Varful Talfa – Cabana Rentea – V.Tare – Varful – Vaida – Babarunca (Timp de mers: 6 1/2 ore)

8. Cabana Piatra Mare – Poiana Stanii Pietricica – Cabana Rentea (Timp de mers: 3 1/2 – 4 ore)

9. Sacele – V. Garcinului – V. Ramura Mica – Cabana Rentea (Timp de mers: 3 1/2 – 4 ore; partial inaccesibil iarna)

10. Cheia – Cabana Muntele Ros,u – Turnu Caprioarei – Cabana Ciucas -Varful Ciuca – Culmea Bratocea – Cheia (Timp de mers: 8-10 ore)

11. Cheia – P. Berii – Cabana Ciucas (Timp de mers: 3 – 3 1/2ore)

12. Cabana Babarunca – M.Tesla – Saua Teslei – Saua Bratocei – Cabana Ciucas (Timp de mers: 5 – 6 ore)

13. V. Buzaului – V. Strambu – Cabana Pirus,ca – Izv.Hotului – V. Berii – Cheia (Timp de mers: 6 – 7 ore)

14. Cabana Ciucas – Varful Ciucas. – Poiana Dalghiului – Varna Buzaului (Timp de mers: 5 – 6 ore)

15. Cheia – Muntele ros.u – Paraul ros.u – Cheia (Timp de mers: 2 1/2 – 3 ore)

16. Poiana Teslei – pe sub M.Dungu – Poiana Dalghiului – Varna Buzaului (Timp de mers: 3 1/2 – 4 ore)

Reguli generale de urmat in drumetii:
Cateva reguli de „aur” pentru iubitorii muntelui, menite sa va ajute sa faceti din drumetiile voastre clipe frumoase de bunavoie si relaxare.Muntele nu inseamna numai frumusete si distractie; el poate reprezenta, de asemenea, si un pericol pentru cei care nu respecta cateva reguli elementare de protectie:
· Nu plecati in concediu sau in vacanta la munte fara echipamentul adecvat anotimpului
· Înainte de a pleca in excursie sau drumetie pe munte documentati-va asupra itinerarului, situatiei intretinerii marcajelor si asupra prognozei meteo
· Nu porniti singuri pe munte, ci in grup de minimum 3 persoane, dintre care cel putin una sa cunoasca temeinic zona respectiva.
· Pe munte evitati sa strigati si sa faceti orice alte zgomote in zonele unde se pot produce avalanse. La traversarea pantelor prielnice avalanselor, trecerea se face la o distanta de cativa metri intre membrii grupului. Cei din spate vor calca exact pe urma lasata de capul coloanei.
· Informati-va la cabanieri asupra marcajelor itinerarului pe care doriti sa-l parcurgeti, cat si asupra celui mai apropiat punct Salvamont
· Daca vreti sa schiati, nu abordati decat partiile pentru a caror dificultate aveti pregatirea si experienta necesara.
· Nu consumati bauturi alcoolice; acestea diminueaza capacitatea de efort
· Acordati toata atentia alimentatiei. Pe munte, in sezonul de iarna; se recomanda cu precadere substantele grase si zaharoase, citronadele, bauturile calde si bine indulcite
· Trusa medicala minimala nu trebuie sa lipseasca din rucsac.
· Anuntati orice accident primului post salvamont, prin mobil, telefonul oricarei cabane sau prin mesager, direct la primarie sau la cel mai apropiat post de politie din zona.

Salvamont
Formatia Salvamont a municipiului Brasov
adresa: Str. Colonel Buzoianu nr. 8
Tel: 0744-503 585
Formatia Salvamont a orasului Predeal
adresa: Str. Nicolae Balcescu nr. 14
Tel: 0268-455 330
Asociatia Sociala Salvamont Sacele
adresa: Str. Parcului nr. 2-18
Tel: 0268-325 315; 0722-730 759
Serviciul Public Salvamont Rasnov
adresa: Str. Ion Luca Caragiale nr. 21
Tel: 0268-203 002; 0744-592 515
Serviciul Public Salvamont Zarnesti
adresa: Str. Mitropolit I. Metianu nr. 1
Tel: 0722-737 911

Turul Brasovului cu autobuzul supraetajat

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:11:08 +0000

Traseu: Aleea de sub Tampa – Belvedere

Incepand cu 1 martie turistii care vor vizita Brasov ar putea face un tur al orasului cu un autobuz supraetajat. Mai mult, acestia vor avea parte de o prezentare a orasului de sub Tampa in patru limbi internationale. Autobuzul a fost deja achizitionat din Franta si are 80 de locuri.
Grupul de turisti trebuie sa fie format din minimum 10 persoane pentru ca autobuzul supraetajat sa poata pleca pe traseu. Plecarea se face de pe aleea de sub Tampa, unde se pot admira zidul vechi al cetatii, iar la doar cativa zeci de metri Bastionul Tesatorilor. Prima oprire se face la Biserica Sf. Bartolomeu, apoi autobuzul urcand la Belvedere, pe drumul de Poiana Brasov, de unde se poate admira Brasovul, in toata splendoarea lui; apoi Biblioteca Judeteana, Piata Unirii si Aleea de sub Tampa.

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Durata: 1 ora si jumatate

Castelul Peleş – Sinaia

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:28:44 +0000

Castelul Peleş, reşedinţa de vară a primului cuplu regal al României, regele Carol I ( 1866-1914) şi regina Elisabeta, a fost construit între 1873 și 1914, la dorința suveranului, după planurile arhitecților Johannes Schultz şi Karel Liman. Edificiul a fost decorat de celebrii creatori, J. D. Heymann din Hamburg, August Bembé din Mainz și Bernhard Ludwig din Viena.

Castelul Peleș este considerat cel mai important ansamblu arhitectonic de tip istorist din România, având caracter de unicat și prin valoarea sa istorică şi artistică, rămâne unul dintre cele mai importante şi frumoase monumente din Europa.

Program de vizitare

Program de vara
(15 Mai 2012 – 17 Sep 2012)
Marti: 11:00 – 17:00
Miercuri – Duminica: 9:00 – 17:00
Luni: Inchis
Program de iarna
(15 Septembrie 2011 – 14 Mai 2012
Miercuri: 11:00 – 17:00
Joi – Duminica: 9:00 – 17:00
Luni & Marti: Inchis

Bun Venit in orasul de poveste Brasov!

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 11:35:16 +0000

Traseu: Aleea de sub Tampa – Belvedere

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Durata: 1 ora si jumatate

10 Creepy Places to Visit at Halloween

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:30:08 +0000

1. Bran Castle, Transylvania, Romania

Although Count Dracula is a fictional character created by writer Bram Stoker, he was allegedly based on a Romanian tyrant called Vlad the Impaler, so called as he was fond of impaling his enemies on stakes. It is said that Vlad spent time at this castle in Transylvania, Romania and Count Dracula’s castle was modelled on this. Spooky! I actually visited this castle a few years and ago have to admit it is kind of creepy – lots of tiny staircases and spooky stories from the tour guides.

2. Salem, Massachusetts, USAHalloween or not, this little town is pretty spooky all year round. The infamous Salem Witch Trials were held here in 1692 and 1693. Over 150 people were accused of being witches and imprisoned. 19 were eventually convicted of being witches and hung. The town now has a museum about the trials, is home to the Witchcraft Heights Elementary School and the local football team, the Witches.3. The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado, USA

The Shining is one of a few horror movies which spooked me. You can actually stay at the hotel which inspired Stephen King’s novel. Just like the film, the hotel has a creepy story. Flora Stanley, wife of the first owner, is said to haunt the grand hotel, playing a piano at night and wandering around the lobby. If you do decide to stay here, avoid the 4th floor which is rumoured to be filled with commotion after dark.

4. Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast, Fall River, Massachusetts, USA If just visiting a spooky site isn’t scary enough for you, you will like this B&B. Lizzie Borden was accused of murdering her parents with an axe in this very building in 1892. Although she was found not guilty due to lack of evidence, many people believed she was the culprit. Now you can stay at the scene of the crime, sleep in her old room and even have the same meal that her parents had before they met their maker. Creepy!5. The Tower of London, UKOne of Britain’s most popular attractions, it may also be one of the most haunted. The Tower of London was the venue of choice for executions, murders and torture for over 400 years, with lots of ghost sightings having been reported since. Rumour has it that the spirit of Ann Boleyn, one of the wives of Henry VIII, beheaded in 1536, has been spotted in the Tower, sometimes carrying her head. Weird

. The city of York, UKA report from the BBC named York in the UK as the most haunted city in the world with a total of 504 recorded hauntings according to the Ghost Research Foundation International. York with its history of conflict and many tragic events boasts more ghosts than any other city in the world. Sightings include legless soldiers at The Treasurers House, book-browsing ghosts at the Museum Library, a ghostly nun at the Theatre Royal and a poltergeist at The Windmill. Spooky! 7. The Catacombs of Paris, FranceThe Catacombs of Paris is an underground cemetery which has been around since 1788. When Parisian graveyards were becoming too crowded and disease was spreading due to improper burials, the catacombs were used to store bones. By 1814, the tombs were filled. Stretching a whopping 300kms underground, only a small section is open to the public. Not for the faint hearted (or clostraphobic!).8.Raynham Hall, Norfolk, UK Raynham Hall in Norfolk was the setting for probably the most famous ghost picture in the world taken in 1936. Legend has it that the ghost, known as the Brown Lady, is that of Lady Raynham who has imprisoned in the Hall after her husband found out she was having an affair. She was never allowed to leave the Hall and remained there until she died.9. Pripyat, UkrainePripyat is an abandoned city near where the Chernobyl disaster happened, the worst nuclear power plant accident in history. Once home to 50,000 people, for years it was deserted, but in 2002 was opened up to visitors. Although radiation levels are safe for short term exposure, this is one place I do not wish to visit. The scene of such an atrocity is not something I would like to see. Plus, the forest surrounding the power plant is now populated with wolves and bears. If the radiation doesn’t get you, they might. No thanks!10. The Bermuda TriangleThe Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, is an area off the southeast coast of the USA in the Atlantic Ocean where ships, planes and people have mysteriously disappeared. In the past 100 years, it has been reported that up to 100 ships and 1,000 people have gone missing in these waters, most of which cannot be explained. Although there are many critics who believe incidents were exaggerated or inaccurately reported, many disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle remain unexplained despite investigation.

The best places to learn to ski

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:26 +0000

To get the best out of a ski holiday, it is important to choose the right destination to suit the level of your group. This is especially true for beginners.

Nothing can put a beginner off skiing quicker than a week spent trying to ski down unsuitable steep terrain, or have to travel for miles to get to the beginner ski slopes.

We have therefore compiled our “Top Ten Ski Resorts For Beginners” list:

1. Les Arcs, France – Why is it good?

* Excellent nursery slopes directly above each of the resort’s main villages.

* Free beginner’s lift.

* Good range of early intermediate slopes as you progress.

2. Bansko, Bulgaria – Why is it good?

* Beautiful World Heritage Site.

* Modern lift system.

* Good range of nursery slopes.

* Great value – skiing here won’t break the bank.

* As you progress there is an excellent 16km intermediate run from the top to the bottom of the mountain (2560 m to 935 m).

3. Cortina, Italy – Why is it good?

* Breathtaking views over the Dolomites.

* Often cited as being one of the world’s most beautiful ski resorts.

* Superbly groomed beginner slopes in the Socrapes area.

* Instructors who are especially good with kids.

4. Killington, US – Why is it good?

* No language barriers.

* Ski schools are excellent.

* Large nursery slope areas.

* “Discovery Centre” for complete beginners showing how your equipment works before you start to ski.

5. Lech, Austria – Why is it good?

* A classic alpine resort.

* Picturesque village with fine hotels.

* Very well regarded ski schools with good English speaking instructors.

* Plenty of runs for intermediate and advanced as well, so a good option for mixed ability groups.

6. Poiana Brasov, Romania – Why is it good?

* An great place to try skiing without breaking the bank.

* Two nursery areas.

* Helpful and enthusiastic instructors.

* Excellent nearby excursions (such as Dracula’s castle).

* Cheap and cheerful food, wine and entertainment.

7. Soldeu, Andorra – Why is it good?

* Often named as being one of Europe’s best beginner resorts.

* Two extensive nursery areas.

* A large number of English speaking ski instructors.

* Good number of intermediate runs to progress to.

* Usually good weather (Sldeu means “Sun God”).

* Excellent nightlife.

* Duty-free zone, so can be cheap.

8. Tignes, France – Why is it good?

* High and very “snowsure”.

* Good range of easy to access nursery slopes.

* Good range of intermediate/expert slopes so a good destination for mixed ability groups.

* Lots of accommodation to choose from.

* Lots of non-skiing activities and great après-ski.

9 Wengen, Switzerland – Why is it good?

* Spectacular location under the north face of the Eiger.

* A great destination for families, with a well renowned ski school.

* Lots of non-skiing activities.

10. Chatel, France – Why is it good?

* Easy resort to reach either by flying into Geneva, or driving from Calais.

* Great range of beginners slopes, and good English speaking instructors.

* Part of the world’s biggest ski area (the Portes du Soleil) so plenty of runs for all abilities.

* Regularly receives on average the most snowfall in the alps, so one of the most snowsure non glacier resorts.

* Picturesque village with bags of charm and plenty of off-slope activities.

We also have some tips for beginner skiers, which should help make your first time all the more enjoyable:

1. Try and get some lessons in the UK before you leave, preferably in one of the real snow domes. This means that once you get to your resort, you already have an idea of the basics (how to put your skis on etc.).

2. When booking ask if there are any ‘Learn to Ski or Snowboard Packages’. This may include lessons, gear rental and a lift pass if needed.

3. Check to see if beginners can get away with buying a cheaper “local area” of “beginner” lift pass. There is no need to buy a pass for a huge area if you are only going to ski on beginner and early intermediate slopes.

4. If you want to learn snowboarding, check if the schools in your resort offer beginner courses for boarders.

5. Check that the accommodation is convenient for the pistes, the lifts and general amenities.

6. Rent gear to start with – it’s a lot cheaper.

Above all, remember that skiing is meant to be fun!

Taking a Bite out of Transylvania for Halloween

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:26:53 +0000

We watched TV’s Anthony Bourdain do his very best not to look bored as his camera crew followed him around the banquet hall. Had it not been for his unexpected arrival, we might have been bored, too. Regardless, it was All Hallow’s Eve in Transylvania, the locals were trying to keep us entertained, and we were determined to have a good time.

It isn’t coincidental that everyone looking to party on Halloween in Dracula’s homeland ends up at the same corny gathering in the Hotel Dracula in Brasov. Its the only thing going in Transylvania on the most Transylvanian night of the year. For a set price, you get spooky decor, a nice dinner, tacky party games, and a DJ from hell.

We sat quietly, like Great Aunts at a wedding reception, as a contrived Transylvanian knighting ceremony dragged on and on. I considered the possibility that we’d been brought here as a feast for vampires who would burst into the room at any moment and devour us alive. But then, suddenly, I found my right hand uncontrollably reaching for a dinner roll and lobbing it across the room towards Anthony Bourdain’s head. I guess you could say the Devil made me do it.

Fortunately, I missed. But the strategic move did get a laugh from my little group, and I felt better knowing they would now have a memorable tale of Halloween night in Transylvania. The monotony was broken, and we decided we were ready to head back to our inn for some sleep.

Travel in still-emerging Romania can definitely have its ups and downs, as the story of our Halloween party suggests, but the good news is that tourists in search of spooky places, dark legends, frightening castles and fascinating medieval atmosphere will not be disappointed. Despite the failure of a small village in Transylvania to meet our expectations for the biggest the night of the year, the rest of our trip could not have been more thrilling.

Journeying to Romania for Halloween and Dracula first requires the spooky enthusiast to accept the difference between real history and literary fiction. There was indeed a vicious, evil man who murdered thousands of people in the dark ages of Transylvania, but he wasn’t a bat and he wasn’t superhuman. He was royalty.

The story of Dracula begins when King Sigismund of Hungary created a secret order of knights known as the Order of the Dragon. These knights were ordered to uphold the Christian faith and defend the empire. Prince Vlad II of Wallachia was admitted to the order in 1431 and chose the emblem of a dragon as his royal insignia. His son, Vlad III, later assumed rule. So violent and bloodthirsty was his reign, that he became known as Vlad the Impaler.

The Romanian word for dragon is “drac” and “ul” is the definitive article. Vlad III’s father was ”Vlad Dracul,” or “Vlad the dragon.” In Romanian the ending “ulea” means “son of.” Vlad III was therefore Vlad Dracula, or “the son of the dragon.” And so was born the name “Dracula.”

Vlad Dracula, the Impaler, ruled what is now Transylvania with an iron fist. Enemies and his own subjects were impaled on long sharp wooden poles and left to die slowly. It is said that he was so feared, he once left a golden chalice in the center of a village and and returned a week later to find it untouched!

Bram Stoker melded these historical facts with his own imagination to create the modern vampire we all know as Count Dracula. But our excitement came from visiting locations associated with the real Prince Vlad. Our travels would take us from his birthplace to his tomb, with a drive past the ruins of his real castle on our way to see another medieval castle marketed to tourists as his.

In the little town of Sighisoara, we had a fabulous lunch in the house where Vlad was born, complete with gypsy singers and storytellers. That afternoon, a witch trial was reenacted for us in the town square of Sibiu. A highlight stop on our trip was Peles Castle, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful castles in all Europe. It was the final resting place for several Romanian monarchs including King Carol I, who died here in 1914.

Driving through the magnificent Carpathian Mountains and stopping in little villages to see the Orthodox church or the local market added a lot to our trip. It is very common to still see rickety old horse-drawn wagons traveling down the highway here, and generally speaking, people are still very poor, so some of the towns can be quite visually depressing. But the vibrant, colorful people more than make up for it.

We all enjoyed touring “Dracula’s Castle”, which is actually called “Bran Castle” and has very little to do with Prince Vlad. The Dark Prince’s real castle is on a rocky outcropping of the dramatic Borgo Pass, but nothing is left of it today except for a few small stone ruins.

Probably the most rewarding Dracula moment on this trip was our visit to the Snagov Monastery, wherein lies the real tomb of Prince Vlad the Impaler. It was a fun day because it was cold, dark and rainy, and the only way to get to Snagov is by boat, as the monastery is located in the middle of a vast lake. We braved the choppy waters and freezing winds and had the island, church and tomb all to ourselves! It was wonderful!

I would absolutely recommend Romania to anyone interested in the legend of Dracula. The scenery, history and sincerity of the people make it a destination you will not soon forget!

Brasov The Most Visited Places in Romania

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:24:43 +0000

Fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and resplendent with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, as well as a wealth of historical attractions. Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania.
Founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211on an ancient Dacian site and settled by the Saxons as one of the seven walled citadels. Brasov exudes a distinct medieval ambiance and has been used as backdrop in many recent period films.
The location of the city at the intersection of trade routes linking the Ottoman Empire and western Europe, together with certain tax exemptions, allowed Saxon merchants to obtain considerable wealth and exert a strong political influence in the region. This was reflected in the cities German name, Kronstadt, as well as in its Latin name, Corona, meaning Crown City.
Fortifications were erected around the city and continually expanded, with several towers maintained by different craft guilds, according to medieval custom.
Stroll around the old Town Hall Square where you can admire colourfully painted and ornately trimmed baroque structures. Take a peek inside the Black Church, the largest gothic church in Romania. Its name derives from damage caused by the Great Fire of 1689, when flames and smoke blackened its walls. The interior is impressive and well kept and houses one of the largest organs in Eastern Europe.
Nearby are towering mountains, rolling fields, thick forests and villages with fortified churches.
Brasov is home to what is said to be the narrowest street in Europe. The Rope Street is approximately four feet wide and links Cerbului Street with Poarta Schei Street. The street was initially used as an access route by fire fighters.
The Saxons built massive stone walls and seven bastions around the city that are still visible today, as well as ornate churches, elaborately trimmed buildings and one of the finest central squares in the country, said to be the spot to which the legendary Pied Piper led the children of Hamlin. Located at the heart of old medieval Brasov and lined with beautiful red roofed merchant houses, the Council Square, known to the Saxon population as the Marktplatz, is a nice place to rest and soak in the beautiful scenery.
In the centre of the square stands the Old Town Hall, now home to Brasovs History Museum, while the southeast corner is dominated by the towns most famous landmark, the Black Church. Around the square, youll find the renaissance style Merchants House, now the Cerbul Carpatin restaurant, the beautiful archway of the Orthodox Cathedral and the memorial museum of the Mureseanu family. In late summer, the Golden Stag music festival takes place here.

Institutii Brasov

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:42:48 +0000

Primaria Brasov

Primaria Prasov

Website: http://www.brasovcity.ro

Sediu:         Bd. Eroilor nr. 8
Telefon:        +40 268 416550
Fax:            +40 268 470147
Program audiente:    vineri ora 14.00

Biblioteca Judeteană “George Baritiu” Brasov

Biblioteca Brasov

Website: http://www.bjbv.ro

Sediu: Bd. Eroilor nr. 33-35
Telefon: +40-268-419338
Fax: +40-268-415079

Oficiul Judetean pentru Protecţia Consumatorilor BRASOV

Inspector şef adjunct: Mara Iulian
Adresa: Str. A. I. Cuza nr.12, cod 500085
Tel.: 0268/413.951
Fax: 0268/418.389
Email: brasov@opc.ro

Muzeul Judeţean de Istorie Brasov

http://istoriebv.ro