The Black Church in the centre of Brasov was built during the 14 - 15th century: 89m long, 38m wide and 42m high. From the two towers planned, only one was built, a 65m high one. Due to the walls blackened by the fire the church became to be known as the Black Church. The restoration work was difficult because of the frequent earthquakes and lasted almost 100 years and resulted in a mostly Baroqueinterior. Many concerts are held on the 3993 pipes and 76 registers Buchholz mechanical organ, the greatest in south-eastern Europe and the only one so well preserved. I attended a classic concert tonight, and enjoyed the uplifting power of the organ.
The Black Church exhibits the richest collection of Anatolian carpets in all Europe, from the 16th and 18th centuries. On the way to the concert, I got two cheese samples (225g each) from the same company yet different kind from yesterday's. After the concert, I bought Romanian instant noodles cooked with eggs and cucumbers for dinner paired with local beers.
— checked in to The Black Church.
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