It is a historic monument of national importance (AG-II-a-A-13763), and from beside the walls you see the whole Podu Dâmboviței basin.
About the place
The fortress stands on a long rock wall about 300 m from the DN73. Excavations in 1968–1970 dated it to the second half of the 14th century, with use into the 16th century, when Brașov's accounts show it in the town's care. An older theory credited the Teutonic Knights, around 1212. It was a small fort guarding the road: the walls, about 2 m thick, probably rose to 7 m, and in the north-east corner stood a round tower open to the inside.
A cistern more than 5 m deep survives in the enclosure, and on the plateau in front of the fortress traces of a 2nd–3rd-century Roman settlement were found, with coins of the emperors Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. The ruins are not restored and can be visited freely at any time. On Google they hold 4.3 from 194 reviews.
Good to know
- Leave the car by the DN73 and walk up the hill: the fortress is about 300 m from the road.
- The walls are not consolidated: do not climb them and keep children close.
- La Saivan and Popasul din Deal are on the same hill if you want to eat after the visit.
Opening hours
Opening hours are not confirmed. Check the venue's website before you go.