Sibiu Local Customs

This is one of the attractions of Sibiu. The Bridge of Lies is very old and it is said that if someone tells a lie while standing on it, the bridge will collapse. Fortunately, that hasn't happened yet!

What is your impression when you at first see this pic?
An eye like structure?
Some sort of modern art??
Well this is frequently seen on the rooftops of Sibiu (in fact it's small windows)and while you notice it then it's great fun as it looks like huge eyes staring at you!

When driving through the rural areas of Romania, seeing a man carrying a sickle or other farming implement became a quite common sight but I was a little surprised when I saw this guy walking down the street in Sibiu with a sickle over his shoulder. Notice that I'm on the other side of the street :-)

This is the entrance to the Brukenthal Museum, named after baron Samuel von Brukenthal, governor of Transylvania from 1777 to 1787. The Museum includes a large collection of paintings, antiques, coins, and rare books. The Art Gallery was opened to the pubolic 1817 with over 1,000 paintings from Brukenthal's personal collection. The Art Gallery is particularly strong in the Flemish and Dutch schools. There is also an Ethnography and Folk Collection, including significant collections in pottery, textiles and fabrics, and folk costumes, among other things.

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The Christmas Market in Piata Mica features stalls selling seasonal delicacies and decorations and attractions for children, including a merry-go-round.

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The characteristic windows in the roofs of Sibiu's medieval houses resemble eyes keeping a careful watch on the city.

During almost all summer Sibiu becomes the home ground of a few festivals wich include:The days of the city,beer festival,theatre festival,concerts,Targul Olarilor(craftmen fest)