Brasov
A city in central Romania near the mountains with a medieval old town
- proper noun
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Brasov
- the city of Brasov
Examples
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Yes, But I'm going to Brasov for one friend.
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Visitors flock to Brasov to explore its historic old town and enjoy the stunning views of the Transylvanian Alps.
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In Brasov, tourists can wander the cobbled streets and admire the well-preserved structures from centuries past.
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The nearly 1,000-year-old Saxon city of Brasov is brimming with medieval charm and is lorded over by the imposing 14th-century fortress known as Dracula's Castle.
Surface Forms
Brasov main
Etymology
Brasov probably comes from the nearby river Bârsa, so you can think of the name as saying 'place by the Bârsa'.