Biserica Neagră

Black Church is one of the greatest monuments of Gothic architecture in Romania, with a length of 89 m, a width of 38 m and a tower of 65 m. This cross is located in the center of Brasov and has the biggest bell in Romania (6300 kg) and one of the largest in Europe.

The building probably started around 1383 and was completed in 1477, with many obstacles, however, because the invasion was the original otomane.Biserica two towers, but, for lack of funds, the second tower has never finalized.

The original name of the church is St. Mary's Church, but it was changed after the fire of 1689, when the church was seriously damaged, was restored only after 100 years of me AND Teri brought from abroad because the area lacked the necessary knowledge rebuild it. After the fire was extended roof and was Reno vat almost completely inside, losing and getting a look Gothic style and Baroque.

Inside the church are mechanical organ Buchholz, the largest and the only organ in South-East Europe i. It has 3993 tubes and 76 of the books and it enchants visitors in the weekly concerts held there. The Black Church is the most important collection of oriental carpets in South East Europe, made up largely of donations visitor arrivals from Asia Minor.

Opening of the Black Church is in:

• June 15 to September 15: 10:00 - 17:00
• September 16-June 14: 10:00 - 15:30