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Black Church (Biserica Neagra)

Curtea Honterus nr. 2, Brasov, Romania
Ranked #6 of 23 attractions in Brasov
4.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Traveller Description: Brasov was for centuries the gate between Valachia (southern Romania ), Moldavia (the Eastern region) and Transylvania having its own special... more »
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Beaverton, Oregon
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This church is so-called due to its black exterior (the result of a fire). Its interior is quite plain except for the many beautiful Turkish carpets that adorn the walls. I frankly did not expect to see Turkish items displaced so beautifully in a formerly Turkish(Ottoman)-occupied country, but they strangely seemed to fit. The small exhibit at the back of... More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

There wasn't much to see in the church. Only the history about it is interesting. For this take the free city tour!

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Carrollton, Virginia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 via mobile

Amazing architecture. Very interesting history. Imagine what it was like during the crusades...

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I guess it is the biggest gothic church in Eastern Europe. Located in the center of Brasov is a must stop during your trip being one of the important example of the strong ties of Transylvania with the Western Europe civilization

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Cairo, Egypt
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

architecture and incredible vitralii and super sound of orga concert!

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Nice, France
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

...in the middle of a beautiful city centre. One should watch out for the concerts held here, they are really nice.

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Bucharest, Romania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

First time I visited with my parents, I was about 12 years old...21 years ago :) but I will never forget her grandeur and the sounds coming from that immense organ...it give me thrill.

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Bucharest, Romania
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Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The Black Church is a gothic church, it can't be missed and it's visible from every corner of Brasov. The building itself is very big, but inside there are only a few things to see.

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London, United Kingdom
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

There is a 6 lei charge to go in .... which annoys me about any place of worship around the word - commercialism is on the march here too. No photograps or videos - so you have to buy dated postcards or book marks - however numerous tourist discreetly snapping away or recording their memories - that said compaired to... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

A center point of Brasov, you must visit if you are going there.

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