There is hardly anyone in the modern world who has never heard the mysterious legends of Transylvania. But only a few know that the capital of this region is Brasov. Annually, more and more curious travelers visit this city because it always has something to offer them: cafes and restaurants, shops and hotels, and most importantly, the Council Square with its tall tower, an iconic symbol of Romania.

The first city hall appeared here at the beginning of the 15th century. It was erected as a watchtower for archers and was used only for guarding purposes. Later, the Clock Tower was built, called Tall by the locals. Against the background of two and three-floor city buildings, it seemed very tall, although its height was only 48 meters. During the invasion of the Ottoman Empire, the city hall was almost utterly destroyed. And only in 1503, the building was restored. At that time, the government ministries and the city court were stationed here. The first city clock was installed on the Tall Tower, which received a new name, the Trumpeter’s Tower.

In the 17th century, troubles piled up on the city hall: first, it was struck by lightning, then by an earthquake, and a few years later, it was almost wrecked by a hurricane. But finally, it was ruined by a big fire in 1689. The city hall received its current Baroque appearance at the end of the 19th century. To make it possible, builders had to pull down the old building and erect a new one. The city officials headquartered in the city hall until the end of the 19th century, and due to the flashy growth in construction, they moved to a new modern building. For years, the city hall remained empty, and the officials wanted to demolish it. But due to local attention, they declared the old building an architectural site, and in 1950, a historical museum was opened within its premises.