Brasov is located in the central-Eastern part of Romania, and is one of the main Transylvania cities. With more than 340,000 inhabitants, it is the second largest city in Romania in terms of economic importance. An investment opportunity of immense potential, Brasov is not just a highly-developed economic centre, with industry employing more than 50% of the local population, but is one of the best preserved cities in Europe. An important tourist destination with beautiful German architecture dating back to the twelfth century when the Saxons settled.