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Top 10 Fascinating Facts about Sighisoara Old Town

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A UNESCO Heritage Site, Sighisoara offers an invaluable look into the Medieval Ages, famous vampires, and the story of Transylvania.

One of the biggest delights of Sighisoara is simply walking the cobblestoned old town streets. With its pastel-colored houses and low-key vibe.

Sighisoara feels especially delightful in the late evening or early morning hours. Sighisoara is one of the seven fortified cities.

From the old town center, you can take the covered wooden staircase which links the lower and upper parts of the citadel.

The stairway is named after the School on the Hill, a high school that dates back to the early 17th century.

1. The remarkable Sighisoara old town located in Central Romania 

Sighișoara, German Schässburg, Hungarian Segesvár, town, Mureș județ, central Romania Situated in the historic region of Transylvania.

While the town continues to grow, its historic heart is frozen in time, allowing travelers to experience all the sights on foot.

The town circles a hill, on the summit of which stands a citadel with a ring of walls, nine extant towers, and several medieval churches.

2. The unbelievable Citadel surrounded by medieval walls 

Surrounded by medieval walls and punctuated by towers, your first glimpse of the Citadel will serve as a reminder of Sighisoara’s beginnings.

This city began its life as the frontier of The Ottoman Empire; a place of military might and commerce.

Despite suffering consistent raids that lasted for centuries, many of the original buildings stand intact today.

Exploring the Citadel makes for a whimsical experience. It’s an ode to the Medieval era, and the surrounding walls stretch for over half a mile and five artillery strongholds.

Each tower bears the name of those that built it, from the Blacksmiths to the Tinsmiths.

Interestingly, each tower harbors its distinct personality, creating a skyline like few others in the world.

3. The interesting clock tower soars  a height of 210 feet one can enter the tower 

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Rising out of the ancient streets is Sighisoara’s iconic Clock Tower. Built-in the 14th century, the structure soars to heights of 210 feet.

In typical Sighisoara fashion, it has served as a clock tower, a town hall, and the main defensive bastion over its history.

Above it are four spires that are symbolic of the city’s autonomy through a variety of eras.

You can enter the Clock Tower, but be sure to put your camera away until you reach the top.

The tower shimmers in low-hanging light, reflecting the sun’s rays against the cobblestone streets with its ancient windows ablaze like a fiery dragon.

4. The remarkable Citadel square is a lively place to enjoy a morning coffee 

One part of Sighisoara you’ll never tire of is Citadel Square. This prismatic space is lined by pastel-hued homes, stalls selling trinkets, and marvelous views of ancient buildings.

It’s a lively place to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening meal. Personally, it’s where I’d head for an afternoon beer after a hot and sweaty day of exploring.

Also known as Piata Cetatii, Citadel Square baths in sunlight on cloudless days. The red, blue, yellow, and off-green facades create a square that’s filled with cobblestones.

5. The astonishing Casa Vlad Dracul home to the Dracula family visitors love the famous home

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Visitors to the famous home will be able to walk into the very room where Vlad the Impaler took his first breath.

The home itself was owned by his father, Dracul, whose name translated to the Dragon with Dracula, the Son of the Dragon.

After exploring the home, step into the resident restaurant for some authentic Romanian food.

Top it off with a wander through the gift shop for some Transylvanian-inspired handcrafts and souvenirs.

6. The fascinating Gothic church on the hill is considered one of the finest structures in Rome

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Each step will be immediately worth it as you gaze upon the Gothic church that was built in the 15th century.

The structure has a storied reputation in local life, one that continues to this day as the church is considered to be one of the finest in Romania.

The lush surroundings, ancient paths, and age-old trees provide an appropriate setting for the Church on the Hill.

The frescoes covered all parts of the church’s interior, showcasing an endless array of local legends, historical figures, and a blend of mythology and religion.

7. Are you a tourist looking for a place to stay look no further than the astonishing Casa Wagner

Casa Wagner is located in the very heart of the old city of Brasov, on the pedestrian area of Council Square, with views of the famous Black Church and Mount Tampa.

You will be accommodated in a historic setting, in a building that dates back to 1477, decorated with locally crafted furnishings and antique artwork.

All the rooms have been renovated and refurbished to preserve the past while providing every modern amenity.

A 10-minute stroll will take you to the foot of Tampa Mountain. A rich buffet breakfast is served every day in the cozy breakfast room on the first floor.

8. You can get to the amazing old town via flight, taxi, train bus, or Bucharest tour

Targu Mures is the closest airport, around 30 miles to the north. Taxis from the airport cost around RON100. 

Trains run from Bucharest and Vienna. From the capital, the journey takes 4 hours 30 minutes and costs about RON50.

From Bucharest, take the A3 to Brasov, then the E60 to Sighisoara. If you are coming from Timisoara, take the A1.

9. The exquisite Casa Vlad Dracul restaurant offers Romanian dishes

Casa Vlad Dracul restaurant is located in the heart of the famous medieval burg of Sighisoara, near the Clock Tower.

Besides international specialties, you can enjoy also Romanian dishes such as Prince Draculas’ food and Transylvanian palinka.

10. The famous Sighisoara old town is a popular tourist attraction known for its Medieval festival

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Each year a Medieval Festival takes place in the old citadel in July. Sighisoara is a popular tourist destination due to its well-preserved walled old town.

Sighisoara is a city on the Tarnava River in Mures county, in the historic region of Transylvania.

German craftsmen and merchants, the Transylvanian Saxons, were invited here by the King of Hungary during the 12th century to settle and defend the frontier.

Central Sighisoara has preserved in an exemplary way the features of a small medieval fortified city.