What to do in Brasov when it rains
When Brasov turns grey, head for the indoors — centuries of history in its museums, art to lose an hour in, and markets and cafés out of the rain.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Weavers Bastion Strada George Coșbuc 9, 500015 Brașov, Romania
- "The First Romanian School" Museum Piața Unirii 2-3, 500123 Brașov, Romania
- Yobo Experience - Interactive Science Museum Brasov B-dul. Zizinului 110, intrarea B, 500407 Brașov, Romania
- Muzeul de Artă Brașov Bulevardul Eroilor 21, 500030 Brașov, Romania
- Graft Bastion Strada După Ziduri, 500026 Brașov, Romania
- Tales of Communism Museum (MAdC) Bulevardul Eroilor 19, 500030 Brașov, Romania
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Muzeul de Artă Brașov Bulevardul Eroilor 21, 500030 Brașov, Romania
- Q ART SPACE / CAFE Str. Zaharia Stancu 6 C, Bl. 14, 500167 Brașov, Romania
- Transilvania Art Gallery Piața Sfatului 7, 500025 Brașov, Romania
- Galeria Europe Strada Mureșenilor 1, 500026 Brașov, Romania
- Galeria 9 Piața Teatrului 1, 500092 Brașov, Romania
- ArtUP.ro (Brasov) Piața Sfatului 7, 500031 Brașov, Romania
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- The Council Square Piața Sfatului, 500025 Brașov, Romania
- Old Center Piața Sfatului, Brașov, Romania
- The Fortress on the Watchtower Strada Cetățuia 7, Brașov, Romania
- Catherine Gate Centrul Vechi, Brașov, Romania
- Schei Gate Strada Poarta Schei 39, 500020 Brașov, Romania
- Graft Bastion Strada După Ziduri, 500026 Brașov, Romania
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- PENNY Str. Ioan Popasu 26, 500170 Brașov, Romania
- Astra Market Strada Jupiter 1, 500360 Brașov, Romania
- Dacia Market Strada Prahova 5, 500209 Brașov, Romania
- Flea market 500269, Str. Carpaților 97, 505600 Brașov, Romania
- Piața Tractorul Str. Olteț nr. 16, 500152 Brașov, Romania
- PENNY Strada Aluminiului 6, 500158 Brașov, Romania
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- contrast.hub Strada Nicolae Bălcescu 10, 500019 Brașov, Romania
- Freya & Friends Strada Nicolae Labiș 33, Bloc V9, spatiu comercial 4, 500171 Brașov, Romania
- Meron Piața George Enescu, Strada Michael Weiss 11, 500031 Brașov, Romania
- Céline Café Strada Crișana 6, 500209 Brașov, Romania
- La Birou Bistro Strada Sfântul Ioan 28, 500030 Brașov, Romania
- Shakespeare Coffee & Poetry Strada Grigoraș Dinicu 1, 500080 Brașov, Romania
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- AFI Brașov Bulevardul 15 Noiembrie 78, 500097 Brașov, Romania
- Coresi Shopping Center Str. Zaharia Stancu 1, 500167 Brașov, Romania
- Magnolia Shopping Center Strada Crișului 18, 500283 Brașov, Romania
- Brintex Șoseaua Cristianului 7, 500053 Brașov, Romania
- Star Strada Nicolae Bălcescu 62, 500019 Brașov, Romania
- Eliana Mall Strada Bazaltului 2, 500053 Brașov, Romania
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