Sibiu Things To Do

The Liars Bridge

by Dariana

Historic place full of old buildings that preserve its aspect since 15th century.Picturesques and colored houses look to the square with eyes mid-opened. Must be remembered The Art House,the old Butchers House built in 14th century,beautiful house with arches used for temporary exhibitions. Now under reconstruction,it will host The Transylvanian Civilization Museum. Another attraction points: the Goldsmith`s Tower (1567) that make the connection with the Lower Town throgh Goldsmith`s Passage. Must not forget the Liars Bridge ( a place where, whatever you say is considered untrue),built in 1860,a true lace in iron.

Directions: Behind the Evangelic Cathedral.

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By Dariana on September 10, 2004

Whwn you see this ,you
see Sibiu

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The symbol of Sibiu,stands in front of your eyes like a testimony of ancient times.Built between 1224-1241, its purpose was to protect the gateway into the second fortification belt; partially collapsed it was reconstructed in 1586-1588.During centuries ,the tower was used as jail , corn storehouse and before 1989 as museum.At the last floor you can enjoy a panoramic wiew over the city ,and not only: the hole plane to the mountain opens in front of you.In the sunny days you feel that you almost touch the mountains.

Address: 1,Small Square

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By Dariana on September 10, 2004

The gateway under the
Defense Tower

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Is named after a saxon count who accompanied Michael The Brave, prince of Valachia in the battle against Ottoman Empire.Dominated by the Evangelic Cathedral it is surrounded by old ,gothic buildings.Beside the curch is The Defense Tower,from 13th century ,with an archway through wich can descend into Lower Town.In the night ,nothing give you any clue that is 21th century.

Directions: Your guide is The Evangelic Cathedral

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By Dariana on August 25, 2004

Walk and listen...

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The Pope Eugeniu IVth named sibiu "The Red City" because its 39 towers ,that surround the medieval city in XVIth century.In that times Sibiu was a fortress of Christianity in face of muslim.
Take a breath and listen the sounds of ancient battles walking along the old walls

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By Dariana on September 15, 2004

back to tradition

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Located in Dumbrava Forest,in a lovely landscape you `ll find the greatest open-air museum in Eastern Europe dedicted to the villagers : ASTRA Museum of Traditional Civilization .
Is the better way that, in a short time ,you learn about Romanian people and its traditions and customs.Among old oaks ,on 100 ha there are spread houses and establishments from various provinces .Nice and well informed peoples will explain how lived and worked the ancient peasant.You will be stunned.

Address: Dumbrava Forest

Directions: About 4 km from Sibiu (the road to Rasinari). Visit: tuesday-friday: 10.00a.m.-7.00 p.m; saturday-sunday :10.00a.m.-8.p.m. closed on monday

Website: www.muzeulastra.ro

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	The National Brukenthal Museum Tip Rating:

By violeta13 on November 29, 2004

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The Brukenthal Museum, in its present structure has the following branches:
The Brukenthal Palace with The Art Gallery and The Library
The Museum of Natural History cu The Museum of the History of Pharmaceutics and The Museum of Arms and Hunting Trophies
The History Museum
The most interesting, in my opinion, it is The Art Gallery which has its origins in the art collection set up by the baron Samuel von Brukenthal ever since the 60's of the XVIIIth century. In 1790 the collection is inaugurated inside his residence from Sibiu, where it still is.
Opening Hours:
in summer:
daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday closed
in winter:
daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday closed

Address: 4 - 5 Piata Mare

Phone: +40 69217691

Website: www.brukenthal.verena.ro

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By Dabs on June 27, 2005

Evangelical Church

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We seemed to time our visits to the Evangelical Church badly, the first time we wandered in it was close to closing time and then when we went back it was shortly before services were to start.

We did get a good look around the church including the four baroque funerary monuments on the upper nave and the 6002 pipe organ (Romania's largest) but we missed out on visiting the cathedral tower for the view over the city and seeing the tomb of Mihnea the Bad, the son of Dracula, which is either in the crypt (Rough Guide) or in a closed off section behind the organ (Lonely Planet). He was stabbed to death outside the church in 1510 when it was still a Catholic church.

The church was built between 1320 and 1520.

Address: Piata Huet

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By Dabs on June 27, 2005

Liar's Bridge

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"I am the Easter Bunny"

"I am Santa Claus"

Like many tourists before us, we stood on the Liar's Bridge, and told and out and out lies, waiting for the bridge to collapse beneath us. I guess since I was standing on it that I can't say I was disappointed in the outcome as I really didn't want to plunge to my death.

The bridge's nickname comes from the shifty merchants who met on the bridge to trade and the young lovers who met there declaring their undying love. The guidebooks both point out that Ceausescu managed to give a speech here without the bridge collasping so really what chance did we have of making it collapse???

Address: near Piata Mica

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By Dabs on June 27, 2005

Orthodox Cathedral

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The Orthodox Cathedral, in the new section of town, is modeled after the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. It was built in 1902-1906.

I tried taking a photo of the outside from every angle possible with my digital camera and couldn't get the entire thing in without getting overhead lines or other buildings blocking it so this was my best effort.

Inside the cathedral there were people worshiping so I did not take any photos of the interior. But it did remind me a lot of the Hagia Sophia even in the interior.

Address: Str. Mitropoliei

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By Dabs on June 27, 2005

Brukenthal Museum

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The Brukenthal Museum is housed in what used to be the Brukenthal Palace, home to Samuel von Brukenthal, the governor of Transylvania from 1777-1787.

The collection, said to be the finest art collection in Transylvania, features Romanian art as well as Western European art exhibited in furnished rooms throughout the Palace, with the original canvas and silk walls, ceramic stoves and 18th century Transylvanian furniture.