Barbu Știrbei Palace – a walk through time
On its way through history, Romania had to fight fierce battles to defend the beauties and riches it possesses. Although sometimes the battles were fierce and with enemies much more imposing than us, we never left ourselves be defeated, proving a lot of courage and especially love for the country.
In order to know our country, we must learn and understand its history, only in this way we will be able to truly appreciate the value of Romania. Today we invite you to stop by the Barbu Stirbei Palace in Brașov. The wonderful landscape, the medieval air, will make you want to really find out the story of this place located on the way to Poiana Brașov, on Crișan street.
Listening to the guide’s story, we will learn that the King and Queen of Romania used to spend their vacations here, in the period before the first world war, when the country was in a flourishing period. After the merciless world wars, the communist authorities decided in 1952 to transform Barbu Știrbei Palace into the “House of Pioneers” where the young Brașov talents met, many of them not knowing what the place where they were really represented.
In 2002, the Barbu Stirbei Palace was on the list of Historical Monuments, so those who currently owned the place were obliged not to make any changes. Due to negligence and carelessness, the Palace was left in disrepair. Some people with golden souls, supported by Brașov City Hall, have brought back the beauty and elegance of the past in this place blessed by history.
You must be wondering who Barbu Știrbei was and why the name is emblematic. He was considered the administrator of the royal reigns, being the one who ordered and followed in detail the construction of the stately palace. Listening to the story told sometimes with slight disbelief by some historicist, we will find out that Barbu Știrbei was the queen’s lover and one of the hidden enemies of the king. However, we who visit the palace should admire the place, the people who enjoyed its beauty and not judge facts whose veracity we doubt.
If you choose to spend your vacation at the Alpin Hotel, we recommend that you visit the Barbu Știrbei Palace in the afternoon, to complete the puzzle of history. After this walk, you can relax taking advantage of all the high-quality services offered by Hotel Alpin.
Give satisfaction to the mind and indulgence to the body. Visit places full of history, delight your gaze with dreamlike landscapes, as you can only find in Poiana Brașov and learn what relaxation really means by staying at Hotel Alpin. And that’s how you’ll have an unforgettable vacation. 
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