Breaza
Breaza is a town in Prahova County in Romania.
Location
Breaza located in the Great Wallachia in the Prahova river in the southern foothills of the Carpathians. The county seat Ploieşti is situated about 40 km south-east.
History
Breaza was first documented in 1431. In addition to agriculture played a long time also the trade - and the location on the road to the Carpathian pass Predeal - an important role. In the 19th century was in place a temporary duty station.
In the 20th century Breaza became a health resort; In 1952 he was declared a city. Today, in addition to retail and light industry, tourism is the main industry.
Population
As of the 2002 census, 18,199 residents were registered in the city, including 18 163 Romanians, 12 Hungarians, Roma 4 and 4 German.
Traffic
Breaza lies on the railway Ploiesti - Brasov, one of Romania's main transport links. In the area of town, there are three stops ( Breaza, Nistoreşti and Breaza North ). There are regular bus services to Adunaţi, Campina and Sinaia. Through the city runs the European Route 60
Attractions
- Churches from the years 1777 and 1830
- Manor house " Toma Cantacuzino "
- Constantin Brâncoveanu Park
Twin Cities
Breaza is twinned with the following cities:
- Japan Kawasaki in Japan
- Give Denmark Denmark ( 2001)
Born in Breaza
- Constantin Dăscălescu (1923-2003), communist politician
Pictures of Breaza
