Rasnov Castle was built on the top of the hill in the 13th century. The original function of the fortress was to ensure protection against both Turkish and Tartar invasions and the trespasses of the feudal noblemen.
Attested by documents since as early as 1335, Rasnov fortress was reinforced with ramparts, towers and bulwarks that made it one of the most solid Transylvanian fortresses in the 15th century.
Although under multiple sieges along the centuries, the fortress protected the lives and the properties of the inhabitants of Rasnov and of the neighbouring villages.