Editor
Diana
Hi, I'm Diana. I was born and grew up in Brașov. I love travelling and sharing useful information about my city and beyond.
Diana is the editor of Wow Brașov. She edits every guide on the site, in English, Romanian, German and Italian, and took many of the photos you'll see in them (credited “Photo: Diana”).
What the guides cover
Topics across the guides Diana edits:
Guides by Diana
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Libearty Bear Sanctuary (Zărnești): Tickets, Tours and Getting There
More than 130 rescued brown bears live in 69 hectares of oak forest outside Zărnești, south-west of Brașov. You can only visit on a morning guided tour.
Seven Ladders Canyon from Brașov: Tickets, Hours and Getting There
A short limestone gorge on Piatra Mare, climbed on nine metal ladders. It's south-east of Brașov on the road to Predeal, not near Zărnești.
Public Toilets in Brașov: Free Smart Toilets and Where to Find Them
All 14 free automated toilets with their locations, plus the paid toilets in the Old Town, at the train station and in the malls.
Oktoberfest in Brașov: Dates, Venue and What to Expect
A beer tent, a funfair and Romanian rock bands on the edge of the Tractorul district, every late summer since 2009.
The Junii Parade in Brașov: Date, Route and Where to Watch
Once a year, on the Sunday after Orthodox Easter, seven groups of riders from Șchei ride through Brașov's Old Town. Here is when, where and how to see them.
5 Landmark Buildings in Brașov: Walking Route, Hours and Prices
The medieval core of Brașov in one morning: two interiors with tickets, three free stops and the best view of the Old Town from the White Tower.
Brașov Airport (GHV): Flights, the A1 Bus and Getting to the City
A small airport 12 km from the city, with a 5-lei bus into town and a growing list of direct flights to Germany, Italy, Spain, Hungary and the UK.
Vlad Țepeș and Brașov: The Real Story Behind Dracula
He wrote to Brașov's council, fought its merchants and burned its suburbs. The town's Saxons, in turn, wrote the stories that made him a monster.
What to Do in Brașov on a Rainy Day
Indoor options with current hours and prices: the Black Church and Old Town museums, the city's water park, the two big malls and where to eat.
How the guides are made
Every guide follows our editorial policy: the answer comes first, prices, hours and timetables are checked against official sources and dated in the guide's key facts box, and mistakes are corrected as soon as we hear about them.
Questions or corrections reach Diana through the contact form.