Biserica Neagră Biserica Neagră
Biserica Neagră is a cathedral and church building in Brașov, Romania, built in Gothic architecture. Dedicated to Mary, it is a Historic Monument and one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, which see daily highs of 23 °C and lows of 14 °C, along with 112 mm of rain on about 16 days and 89 mm of rain on about 11 days respectively. January and February are the coldest months, featuring daily highs of 1 °C and 2 °C and lows of -7 °C. The nearest airport is Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, located 9 km away, and the site is 142 km from Bucharest. Nearby sights include St. Nicholas Church, Brașov at 0.8 km, Tâmpa at 0.9 km, and Bran Castle at 22.2 km.
Opening hours are summer Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, Sunday from 12:00 to 19:00, and in winter it closes at 16:00. Admission prices are 10 lei for adults and 3 lei for ages 7 to 18.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 112 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -7 | -2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 36 | 46 | 56 | 85 | 110 | 112 | 89 | 69 | 49 | 42 | 44 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
