# Râșnov Citadel

> A medieval peasant fortress on a hilltop above Râșnov, built by Saxon villagers as a refuge, with houses, a chapel and a deep well. Walk up or take the small 

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A medieval peasant fortress on a hilltop above Râșnov, built by Saxon villagers as a refuge, with houses, a chapel and a deep well. Walk up or take the small lift; views reach the Bucegi mountains.

- **Nearest town:** Râșnov, Romania
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 45.5898, 25.4633

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