Why we keep coming back to this Romanian city… 🇷🇴

[@sybex200]

As romanian,i have to tell you that you have marked most popular touristic places.Well done.

[@rares4870]

Hello guys! I am very happy that you chose to visit my country and I hope you like it! There are several legends with the statue of the child on one of the towers of the Black Church, but the most famous would be that, when the church was built in 1383, one of the children of a worker who was working at the top of the church, slipped from the top and died and his father, being destroyed by pain, made him that statue! Another would be that a very skilled worker was pushed by another, out of envy, and died. Have a wonderful trip! :)

[@JetLagWarriors]

Thanks for this! Great explanation

[@rares4870]

@@JetLagWarriors You're welcome!❤

[@UlmoLOTR]

@@JetLagWarriors One version of the legend says that the child was pushed on purpose, as a sacrifice, with or without his father's approval. In old times rising a building needed a sacrifice, and in the Middle Ages the builders devised a less murderous method: they measured the shadow of a person and then they were burying a stone or a plank of that exact length in the foundation of the building. Check the ballad of Meșterul Manole, an old Romanian popular story that has this kind of sacrifice at the center of it.

[@e7danny7m]

te ai murdarid de englza la gurA

[@danieldaniel1210]

@@catalinsavu5673 despre faptul ca CSA Steaua e sustinuta cu bani publici, ce ai de zis?

[@ericpmoss]

I really like Brasov (spending my 90 days of tourist visa here) -- good coffee scene (NOLA, CH9, Tekafe, others), one excellent bakery (Simplu), excellent gelato (Royal and Gelato Mania), lovely if hard bike ride in the gravel to Poiana Brasov where the best (tm) langosi and kalacs is, at Capra Neagra, and proximity to superbe hikes, bears and all, in Bucegi, Zarnesti, and Moieciu de Jos to Amfiteatrul. And more...

[@zuraidazakaria7419]

The black neo-gothic church is incredible.Thank you Steve from someone who loves cathedral architecture and its history ❤ That Hollywoodesque Brasov sign on the hill makes me think of Kuala Terengganu.We have the same set up here,no cable car though.And KT is pretty but Brasov is simply out-of-this-world gorgeous.

[@Mypersonalchannelfromromania]

hello guys, well done. if you still in Brasov, and weather is still fine, try to visit Șapte Scări trail ( 7 stairs), you would love it. is close to bv, just outside the down, near DN1.

[@criss6945]

If you're there, guys, pls do not miss the most spectacular sight by taking a cabin trip to Caraiman Cross in Bucegi Mountains from Busteni (near Brasov). You won't regret, I'm telling u. But it needs to be in the morning so u'll have time to come back in time. And dress well.

[@e7danny7m]

te ai murdarid de englza la gurA

[@voscpot]

I've been to Brasov many times since I was a child, as I live 70 kilometers away, but it never seemed more beautiful than in your video. It was a wonderful experience to see it through your eyes. Maybe when I am used to something, I do not see the real beauty anymore. Thank you for reminding me.

[@madalinv342]

Brasov is redeemed Steve has done he's architecture homework, Ivana tried a new tripe dish. Everyone is happy. A big FOARTE BINE!

[@ShahHullon]

Love you both!!!

[@JetLagWarriors]

Thanks for all the support Shah :)

[@rawstephen4734]

Nice 😄. Brașov is the best city of Romania .

[@valicsekvlad90]

Hello guys! I was visiting Brasov at the beginning of October and I saw you in one morning walking trough the center streets. Keep going and have a wonderful trip ahead!

[@JetLagWarriors]

No way! Awesome :) .

[@realjx313]

On April 21 1689, Brasov was devastated by a fire and after that, wooden houses were banned and it took a century to fully rebuild the city. So that's where the Black Church name comes from. There is also a fortress on a hill , on the right side of the view from the Brasov sign, but it's closed atm. Search for Cetatuia De Straja. You should spend Orthodox Easter in the central square of a RO city (assuming there is an Orthodox church there) and see the taking the light ceremony. And in Brasov the Sunday after Easter there is the Junii Brasovului.

[@marcfaur]

Well it was about time! Happy you finally had a good time there! I have to say, tripe ciorba is one of my favorite dishes and seeing that breaded tripe made me really curious. I never had it that way. It looks and promises to be really good!

[@nomadrone2020]

Just have more and more joy, wherever you 'step' , seems like your joy brings even more joy for your viewers. Keep up sharing your journeys and hope to see you `every year 😁` back in 🇷🇴

[@JetLagWarriors]

Aw, thanks for this kind comment ❤️❤️

[@dianegreig4627]

Another beautiful spot!!! And the history lesson was top notch as always. Keep safe, healthy and happy.

[@gerardfernon3339]

Steve, I don't know if this is helpful, but a cathedral is a church where a bishop has his "cathedra" (throne) inside it. It doesn't just mean a large old church. Usually there is only one cathedral in a diocese (the larger area that a bishop governs) and the Black Church in Braşov was never the church where a (Catholic) bishop presided. Braşov is actually in the (Catholic) Archdiocese of Alba Iulia, whose cathedral is St Michael's, which you showed us when you were there in Alba Iulia quite recently. When you were in Kotor in Montenegro you had your late lunch/dinner in the square just outside the Catholic cathedral there, the Cathedral of St Tryphon, where the bishop of Kotor, Bishop Ivan (who spent years in priestly ministry in Ontario), has his bishop's throne. Thrones aren't what they used to be and many now look pretty ordinary.

[@JetLagWarriors]

This was very helpful

[@bencandr]

The Black Church it is not and never been Chatolic.

[@gerardfernon3339]

@@bencandr I believe it was built as a Catholic Church but became Lutheran in the 16th century.

[@mihaialex3781]

I have the same luck with Brasov :). It rains a lot there, but the city is worth visiting. Great job again!

[@antonsasaran1377]

Is there ever Summer in Brasov ? Yes ! Last Year we had it on a Wednesday...

[@lorrainea4204]

Watching your videos guys make miss Romania so much, been there summer of 2019 and will come back to that gorgeous city of Brasov this Christmas season. Everything about Romania is beautiful including its welcoming people. Nice video love it.

[@exrons3818]

good job guys, you are very funny, keep going!

[@inapetrisor2874]

Brasov is my favorite city for holidays and Poiana Brasov is my favoritr ski resort ! Poiana Brasov is gorgeous !

[@helpdesk9535]

If you're in Brasov still, you must no leave without eating at CEAUN(Cauldron in English). It won't disappoint at all. It's actually in the main square and you walked by it. Try bean soup in bread, pork meat pork, etc. The food is great. Cheers, enjoy the vacation!

[@labranjames]

beautiful trip/expedition

[@hotshotbv]

Thank you for visiting the city i lived in for more then half of my life.I hope you enjoyed your visit....

[@SUNNYB0Y]

06:40 That dog is Romanian Bucovina Sheppard ;)

[@fitnessbarrel]

Very nice video ! Beautuful city 👋👍

[@G1100L]

Great stuff....

[@kodanu3694]

we Romanians love and appreciate you so much

[@tunelos]

You should of visit Black Church inside. It has a great design and orga and full yearly descriptions for events. I know very well, but not enough, Brașov, and is really enjoying to see on tv this kind of vlogs, considering that you are so good presentors. Damn I love to see you walking, be with the years all over what you are saying and admire on tv what I ever missed even in places I used to go! Luv U guys!!!😍🌞😎

[@valimatei9]

Beginning in early 60' I visited Brasov at least every 2 years and the church was very dark up to I believe early 90's when I remember it had a fence around it and I think that during a renovation, they pressure washed it!!!! Brasov , like many towns in middle ages were built of wood and they had many major fires ! One of them engulfed this church and specialty wood buildings around it that smoked everything.

[@sacotafiruta2348]

Happy people, I adore you, Steve and Ivana! ❤️ 🤗

[@55garren]

I have been to Brasov 4 times and never had bad weather ❤ Roger from Sweden

[@reyalo4493]

Nice trip

[@emilbeke4985]

Finally you managed to visit a part of Brasov. Next time, when you would come to , probably the most beautiful city in the world, try to visit the New Lake, the zoo, the Postavarul peak.....

[@weeeee8232]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 FINALLY!!!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@cosminckraici2475]

Nearby you have Medas, Blaj, Targu Mures.

[@dudmic]

well this was short, Brasov it's surroundings has so much to offer

[@DrOvidiuArdeleanu]

The legend goes that the team that built the church included an extremely talented journeyman. After finishing the roof, out of jealousy, the master asked the journeyman to check something on the ground and pushed the poor guy to his death.

[@oanapopa8814]

We got most beautiful places with with beautiful views in the Mountains espcialy Retezat Mountains at lake Bucura. Only 2 hours of hiking from Poiana Pelegii. I recomand it with all mai heart.

[@engr100viki5]

my best bro steve looks handsome & my sis ivana thank you for your huge respect against cpec friendship countries lot of love from your cousin viki 💙

[@yasminghani2073]

Beautiful

[@deliricbubu]

u need to visit Cluj-napoca and Oradea

[@florin19yvf]

[@EurodanceBlog]

Guys you must try the sweets from cake shop and ask to give you the cakes that Romanians are making at home for birthdays !!

[@b0mbuu]

Try ciorba de burta at Ceasu’ Rau

[@andreygogu]

Also try Oradea....best town in the North

[@joartuk]

my beautiful hometown.....

[@civfanatic8853]

Guys, the Black Church is not neo-gothic, but pure original gothic style and its the largest GOTHIC church between Vienna and Istanbul. You picked some things from the air, but I guess you mixed those pieces of information :)

[@darnodel154]

There's actually a bigger cathedral in Bucharest,about 7 times bigger than the one in Brasov

[@88lauradiana]

Guys, I feel you missed something: the nice Romanian cakes from Romanian "Cofetarie" which isn't Patisserie style but fine cakes that go marvellously with a cup of coffee. I'm not from Brasov but the Western part of the country nearby Timisoara. Anyone from Brasov here who can recommend a nice Cofetarie?

[@Davyyd1]

cool

[@RavishmentBrutal]

As many people said: thanks for appreciating the wonderful country

[@adyconstantinescu9418]

Zone ne-turistic,is very nice & cip,food is very goood...

[@madalinaefrem6653]

Eat an icecream at gelato mania if it's still open. Delicious!

[@bogdib4326]

Hey folks, the largest church in Romania is in Bucharest, Catedrala Mantuirii Neamului (People's Salvation Cathedral). It is the tallest and largest Eastern Orthodox church building by volume, and area, in the world. The People's Salvation Cathedral will have the largest collection of church mosaics in the world (interior decoration) when it is completed, having about 18,000 square meters, including the mosaic of the altar is about 3,000 square meters. The mosaic of the National Cathedral contains glass made in Venice and Florence, as well as Carrara stone. Also the People's Salvation Cathedral has the world's largest Orthodox iconostasis (23.8 meters length and 17.1 meters height) and the world's largest free-swinging church bell. Here some other facts about the People's Salvation Cathedral: is the tallest domed cathedral in the world (127 m when completed; 120 m at the moment). It is the 3rd tallest domed church building in the world and will also become the 14th tallest church building in the world when completed. has the tallest unpenetrated (without oculus) dome in the world (104 m - inside). It also has the tallest dome outside - 121 m without the lantern and the cross. will have the largest mosaic collection (interior decoration) in the world when it is completed (18,000 m2). has the largest free-swinging church bell in the world (25.2 tons). has the largest iconostasis in the world (407 m2). has hosted the largest number of religious leaders (the Pope, the Ecumenical Patriarch, the Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church) among all church buildings in the world. is the largest by volume (323,000 m3) and area (6,000 m2), the tallest (127 m when completed) and longest (126 m) Orthodox church building in the world. It is also one of the largest church buildings in the world has the tallest (44 m), widest (25.2 m) and longest Orthodox church nave in the world. It is the 2nd widest and 8th tallest among all naves in the world (only 2 meters lower than the nave of St. Peter's Basilica, which is the second tallest nave in the world) You should visit it and also the jewish CORAL TEMPLE. Also the jewish theatre, that after the rise of Communism in Romania, the IKUF theater was nationalized August 1, 1948 as the State Jewish Theater (Teatrul Evreiesc de Stat, TES). This made it the first state-operated Yiddish theater in the world; a second Romanian State Jewish Theater was established in Iaşi in 1949, but went out of existence in 1964.

[@Buxus]

pls come to Targu Mures Im still begging u 😢 u will not be disappointed only big city in transilvania u missed!!!!

[@catalinx7301]

You missed Sforii Street 🙄

[@lucianpetrascu1763]

Must see. Poiana Brasov and Postavaru peak

[@firekg7347]

Are you going to visit the Transfăgărășan?

[@JetLagWarriors]

we have been there before. But maybe we will go back…

[@morenewsbricks6836]

@@JetLagWarriors if you're still in Transylvania, you can check out Targu Mures

[@bogdantudor7835]

When you came again?

[@purplepassion8467]

Brasov is the most beautiful city ever!

[@OverflowCafe]

Are you using a gimbal with your phone while doing these walks?

[@JetLagWarriors]

We use an iPhone and a GoPro for the shots where we are walking along. Both have software stabilization so you don't need a gimbal

[@florearica3203]

Brașov, the coolest mountain town in Romania😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@johncarroll6807]

SERGIANA RESTAURANT!!!! It's the best in Romania you must try while there!

[@johncarroll6807]

It's in Brasov

[@PranksandDogsTikTok]

🇷🇴💞🇷🇴💞🇷🇴💞

[@SnakeMC96]

I am really impressed with your series, the videos are really well done. If you ever stop by Giurgiu, a Danube city with a vandalized citadel, abandoned communist projects and basically nothing to do, en route so somewhere else, I could at least tell you where to eat, if you wanted to.

[@analoguemonsters]

In April 1689, a devastating blaze destroyed significant parts of the town, and also damaged the parish church to a high extent. Its gigantic roofing caught fire and collapsed, burying the interior under a heavy blanket of rubble and ash. Legend says that the flames and smoke turned its walls so black, that the colloquial name of the Church became The Black Church.

[@zontarr22-zon]

Black Church is the largest Gothic church in Eastern Europe. U been to Poiana Brasov? so many to see, oh and the church is grey because architecture style.

[@ktlinmac]

Restaurants are great but try to eat at normal ppl, u will feel a greater difference in taste and flavor..

[@Ama.t57d3]

you still haven't tried the traditional Moldovan bean soup, or smoked cilantro with beans, where it's only made in Moldova, try warm pretzels with condensed milk !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mohdfairuz7687]

Are you have to meet Mr Alex Jurj and Dodo Explorer?May I know where the Dodo Explorer live?

[@JetLagWarriors]

The Dodos were born in Romania, but they are off in South-East Asia now making great videos :)

[@di7787]

Ha ! Dodo Explorers are my former work colleagues! They are from Brașov. I am glad they are so well known!

[@calixvella8531]

At last dressed for Brașov weather...

[@SfirsitulTimpului]

LIKE!!!

[@JetLagWarriors]

Super!

[@bogdan78pop]

The so-called Tartaria Tablets are three artifacts recovered in 1961 from a Neolithic site in Tartaria, Romania. Since their discovery, the three enigmatic tablets have created confusion and excitement among archaeologists. Why? According to many authors and scholars, these enigmatic tablets are evidence of the OLDEST writing on the planet, even predating the ancient Sumerian writing. The Tartaria tablets bear symbols of the Neolithic Vinča culture. The Vinča culture occupied a region of Southeastern Europe (i.e. the Balkans) corresponding mainly to modern-day Serbia, but also parts of Romania, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Montenegro, Macedonia, and parts of Greece. Experts claim that the symbols depicted on the Tartaria tablets represent the earliest form of writing. Archaeologists argue that the tablets originated as far back as 5,500 BC. This is beyond fascinating because it would mean that contrary to what mainstream scholars suggest, the ancient Sumerians may NOT have been the first people to invent the earliest form of writing-which by the way is said to have appeared around 3,500 BC. Scientists argue that the Tartaria tablets are evidence of a writing system that predates the one in Ancient Sumer by at least some 2,000 years. They have dubbed it as the Old European Scrip or the Danube Script. The tablets were discovered in 1961 when archaeologists Nicolae Vlassa excavated the three clay tablets. Their contents are highly controversial yet extremely meaningful.

[@gerardfernon3339]

What, Steve was allowed back in Braşov? Wonderful! All is forgiven, yay! But it was a close thing, perhaps requiring an intervention by the president of Romania? Very possibly.

[@BogyB0G]

The great fire of April 21, 1689 caused Brasov to lose the title of the richest city between Constantinople and Vienna. Since then, Saint Mary's Church is called the Black Church. 332 years ago, on April 21, 1689, Braşov was on fire. The richest city between Vienna and Constantinople, as a source of the time said, i.e. from southeastern Europe, was burning to the ground and would lose this status from then on. Historian Nicolae Pepene says that all indications lead to a fire caused, most likely, by Austrian troops, which were not well received by the people of Brasov. A year before, a treaty had been signed in Făgăraş by which the Braşov citadel had to house an Austrian garrison. However, the locals did not agree with this and revolted.

[@danbrasov]

best city in the world

[@nannunbgd]

That guys who shoot people ,now are free with big salary,rich and happy! And Romanian people are stunned by this unjustice. In fact in Romania who are poor,dont have justice!

[@DrOvidiuArdeleanu]

The black color of the walls is from a fire.

[@edutzugaya]

Dude idk if it is just me but u kucked her a few times... she was visibly wanted to say something .. please let the woman talk !!! (marriage advice too) .. love u guys :)

[@blackiexia7112]

❤🇲🇾

[@rog4588]

If you don't eat at Pizza Hot (not Hut, HOT), and order Pizza Maxim Hot, and also Quattro Formaggi with mushroom, and try their garlic sauce, you've been to Brasov for nothing lol Also PANINI

[@valimatei9]

There is a show on NPR/NPB about pork bung and calamari!

[@SantaClaus111]

Glad to see weather it's better now. Enjoy!

[@JetLagWarriors]

Thanks :D

[@danaustin5869]

Cow tripe that tastes like calamari? Obviously 'cow'lamari!

[@JetLagWarriors]

Cowlamari!! Can't believe I missed this lol

[@bazgabzg695]

FORZA RAPID🇱🇻❤️🇱🇻

[@oanapuciu]

Half of the city burned down .. is not a Myth

[@val91201]

Biserica Neagra is NOT the largest church in Romania (not even in the top 10, if memory serves)

[@supermario8416]

Like

[@giannicraciun6915]

You need ti try salata de vinete cu Branza de oaie

[@jaamahmatsom1106]

Mici

[@kenji4330]

deep fried burta

[@ScarFo92]

Sibiu is better, just sayin xD Love u guys

[@laura69271]

i prefer Cluj -Napoca much-much more than Brasov.... :-)

[@JetLagWarriors]

better weather for sure!😅

[@Godea.A]

Maybe because of the fire.But primary,because the romanian people are ortodox.Not catolic,not gotic.I think in a country full of myths and legends,is normal for the ortodox peoples and there priest,to eliminate other belives or cults.

[@Godea.A]

the renovation was done in 1999 i think.When i was 10 years old,the renovation started,and i was born in 85.I remember,i was counting the scaffolding floors,and was 20.Maybe 1999,was done.

[@radby]

S-a întors cocalaru. Brașov nu l-a iertat nici de data asta :). Don't come back!... go to Constanța, it suits you better.

[@erg1029]

De ce boala suferi ma?

[@RaduRadonys]

We don't need you here, perhaps you know the way out. Peace.

[@Profet19]

Oh belive me, i’m from Brasov and that monument is very possible to be 50k 😂 there is also a very dark part to Romania. But if you ask me it’s well worthed living here, NOROC! 🍻

[@RaduRadonys]

There is a very dark part to any country, that's the world, that's people.....

[@Hal-rn2qm]

Timișoara, Sighisoara, Sibiu, Brașov, all German cities, that's why they have the cool architecture.

[@mohdfairuz7687]

Mici

[@JetLagWarriors]

mici :D

[@djprojectus]

@@JetLagWarriors Have you tried micii mari at Dealul Negru? Those mici are 3 times bigger😊