About Drapers' Bastion
The Drapers' Bastion guards the north-eastern corner of Brașov's medieval walled town, below the slope of Mount Tâmpa. Between 1450 and 1455 it was built and defended by the goldsmiths' guild, equipped with bombards brought from Prague, small cannons and arquebuses. In the 17th century its defence passed to the guild of cloth makers (sources give 1640 or 1646), from which the name comes; some texts also call it the Linen Weavers' Bastion. The walls were repaired in 1521–1522, consolidated in 1961–1962 and restored in the 2000s.
It has an elliptical plan, with a diameter of about 16 m and a height of about 20 m, and in the Middle Ages it was organised on four levels of timber galleries. Unlike the Weavers' Bastion, which is a museum with opening hours, this one cannot currently be visited inside.
What you can see
From the outside you get a good view of the tower's massive silhouette, with its loopholes, gunports and the crown at the top, rising above the curtain wall that continues in both directions. You can walk along the path at the foot of the wall, in a quiet spot with easy access from the historic centre. On the side facing the road, the wall has an arched wooden door at ground level.
Good to know
The interior is closed to the public. A metal exhibition tower was installed inside during the last intervention (2008–2011), and according to local press the museum set up there closed about ten years ago. In August 2025 Brașov City Hall signed the funding contract (almost 12 million lei, largely EU funds through the Central Region Programme 2021–2027) for consolidation, restoration of the plasterwork and crown, and conversion into an interactive museum and educational space; the project has an implementation period of 33 months. No reopening date has been announced.
Information verified on 13 October 2026.
- The elliptical tower, about 20 m high, with loopholes and gunports visible in the outer wall.
- The curtain wall that starts at the bastion and runs down towards the historic centre, along the promenade below Tâmpa.
- The view over Brașov's rooftops from the path next to the bastion.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Brașov is ~170 km from Bucharest on the DN1 / A3 (~3 hours), ~145 km from Sibiu on the DN1 (~2 hours 30 minutes) and ~270 km from Cluj-Napoca. The bastion is in the north-eastern corner of the walled town, on Aleea Tiberiu Brediceanu, ~700 m from Piața Sfatului (~10 minutes on foot).
Public transport: Brașov station is ~3 km from the centre; from there, RAT Brașov buses take ~15 minutes to the historic centre, from where you walk to the bastion. Direct trains run from Bucharest, Sibiu, Cluj-Napoca and Sighișoara.
- Where to park
Brașov's historic centre is a paid parking zone, and there are few spaces around the walls. The easiest option is to leave the car in a paid car park on the edge of the centre and walk; they fill up quickly in summer and at weekends.
- Fees & discounts
The exterior can be seen without a ticket. There are no fees for the interior, as it is closed.
- Rules
The walls and the paths around them are a historic monument: do not climb on the walls and do not leave litter. Drones may be flown in the historic centre only in compliance with local flight rules.
- Facilities
Benches and a pedestrian path around the bastion · no toilets or shop on site · cafés and restaurants in the historic centre
Frequently asked questions about Drapers' Bastion
- How long does a visit to Drapers' Bastion take?
- A visit to Drapers' Bastion takes about 15 min (exterior only).
- Can you visit Drapers' Bastion with kids?
- Yes, Drapers' Bastion is suitable for children (pedestrian path, no steps).
- Where can I park at Drapers' Bastion?
- There is paid parking at Drapers' Bastion (central zone, paid). Brașov's historic centre is a paid parking zone, and there are few spaces around the walls. The easiest option is to leave the car in a paid car park on the edge of the centre and walk; they fill up quickly in summer and at weekends.
- How do I get to Drapers' Bastion?
- Drapers' Bastion is located at Aleea Tiberiu Brediceanu, Brașov, Brașov County. By car: Brașov is ~170 km from Bucharest on the DN1 / A3 (~3 hours), ~145 km from Sibiu on the DN1 (~2 hours 30 minutes) and ~270 km from Cluj-Napoca. The bastion is in the north-eastern corner of the walled town, on Aleea Tiberiu Brediceanu, ~700 m from Piața Sfatului (~10 minutes on foot). Public transport: Brașov station is ~3 km from the centre; from there, RAT Brașov buses take ~15 minutes to the historic centre, from where you walk to the bastion. Direct trains run from Bucharest, Sibiu, Cluj-Napoca and Sighișoara.
- When is the best time to visit Drapers' Bastion?
- The best season for Drapers' Bastion: All year round (the exterior can be seen all year).
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