ShtetLinks: Breaza


On a plateau at the foot of Gruga and Sinoui Mountains, Breaza has been famous for its healthy climate since 1928, although its curative powers were known since 1431. From 1842- 1850, Brazea had a customs house. Manor houses built by the Cantacuzini still can be seen today. Grigore Basarab Brancoveanu restored "Parc" Castle at the end the nineteenth century. Brazea, with sulfur springs awarded a prize in 1873, also is known for its folkdance and costumes for it called "Breaza embroidered blouses." During the past several years, Breaza developed over five hundred modern chalets. The current town population is 19,035.
http://newdns.interplus.ro/breaza.htm to see photos of Breaza
 


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