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Town in Brașov, Romania
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Rupea is a town in Brasov. It was settled and founded by Saxon Germans in the 12th century.
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Cetatea Rupea
A fortress dating from the 14th century. The fortress was extended in the 18th century, and a three-year restoration began in 2010. While the exterior has been restored the rooms are largely empty and not very interesting.
Rupea is on the mainroad E60 that links Brasov to Sighisoara, 70 km from Brasov and 50 km from Sighisoara.
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