A historic monument and landmark in Romania, Rasnov Citadel was originally built in the early 1200s as part of a defense system for villages that were potentially exposed to invasion. Though the medieval citadel that visitors see today is thought to have been built during the rule of the Teutonic Knights in 1211, archaeological research shows that fortifications of some sort existed well into the prehistoric and Dacian times. Exploring the simple architectural style of the citadel, which is made from stone, brick, and wood, is one of the features of visiting this attraction; others include the towers, the interior and exterior court, and the beautiful sights that surround the citadel.

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