Sibiu Travel Guide

 10 Reviews  Romania's oldest cast iron bridge, which replaced a wooden bridge in 1859. Our guide told us the bridge got its name from the legend that if you told a lie and tried to cross the bridge, you would die instantly. He jokingly said, since it is a popular place for young lovers, that many lies are told... 

 9 Reviews  Sibiu's Evangelical Cathedral (Biserica Evangelica) is a Wikipedia-worthy example of Gothic architecture, with five pointed towers rising high into the Transylvanian sky. It was constructed between 1300 and 1520. Home to Romania's largest organ and a number of beautiful frescoes, this church also... 

 8 Reviews  Haller House is a renascentist transformation of a former gothic house built in the 15th century (1472). Facade is not modified for three centuries. For architecture lovers this is the house that must be studied in Sibiu. It has features like a rectangular tower in the courtyard with stairs, and an... 

 6 Reviews  Housed in the former home of the Baron Samuel von Brukenthal (1721-1803) , the Brukenthal Museum is the first Romanian museum, and is also the oldest museum in Central and Eastern Europe. There is a separate admission charge to view each of the galleries. We visited the Romanian Art Gallery and were... 

 2 Reviews  Pasajul Scărilor, the Stairs Passageway, is one of the most picturesque places in Sibiu. It connects the Lower Town to the Upper Town and was built in 13th century. It is lined with some of Sibiu's oldest buildings including the oldest restaurant in Romania, Butoiul de Aur, the Golden Barrel. 

 6 Reviews  For a very nice view over the city, go and climb in the Council Tower, from the Piata Mica side. There will be around 5 floors and at every floor you can see paintings with Sibiu, made by local artists. You have to pay a very symbolic sum: 2 lei ( around 50 eurocents). 

 8 Reviews  The Archdiocese of Sibiu is the only archdiocese part of the Ardeal Metropolitan Church. This religious settlement, made of red and white brick, dates from 1906 (the construction works started in 1902), though plans for building it had been put together since 1857. The Cathedral is a copy of the... 

 4 Reviews  Together with Main Square and Huet Square, “Piata Mica”-The Little Square, is one of the central points of interests in Sibiu. They are linked by narrow streets and passages and are giving together the charm of Sibiu. It is bordered by beautiful buildings like Luxembourg House, Arts House, Council... 

 3 Reviews  As an employee of the Food and Drug Administration, I was interested to visit the Sibiu Museum of Pharmacy. The Sibiu Pharmacy Museum is housed in a 1569 Gothic townhouse in the Grand Square, in the location where the oldest pharmacy in Romania operated for over 150 years. The rows of ceramic... 

 4 Reviews  The Catholic Church was built between 1726 and 1733 as a Baroque Church. I was surprised to find such a nice church in Romania, where the Baroque is not found so often. The most impressive elements are the stained glasses (made in Budapest in 1901), the Mary and Child fresco (painted in 1777 the... 

 3 Reviews  That small Square is located between the Lutheran Cathedral and few beautiful houses, with such a different architecture that shocks me. In one side is the huge Gothic Cathedral and on the other side, few houses coming from different styles and cultures, from the traditional Romanian one to the... 

 2 Reviews  I was impressed by the architecture of this building. This is considered an "eclectic" style but I haven't seen more than a Neo-Baroque with few elements of Rococo from the Square. But I am not a specialist and it's not important to clarify that matter here. I hope I will have another chance to... 

 2 Reviews  Around Sibiu, in Ocna Sibiului, there's a curious place to visit: the salted ponds of a former salt mine now used for therapeutical baths by local people. The landscape and the ambiance is strange due to the ponds digged like little volcano craters. 

 1 Review  One thing that I like about Sibiu is its former defence wall. I like to walk on the street below the wall or on them. The third fortification wall was built in 14th century was consolidated in the 17th century. There can be seen the Arquebusier Tower (15th century), Potter Tower (15th century) and... 

 1 Review  Paltinis (Hohe Rinne) is a tourist resort built by Siebenburgischer Karpatenverein in 1894. Situated at 35 Km from Sibiu, Paltinis is the highest (1440 m altitude), and the oldest resort in Romania. Its beautiful location, fresh air, and numerous hiking opportunities, have made Paltinis a favorite... 

 1 Review  Strada Nicolae Balcescu is Sibiu's main pedestrian thoroughfare and connects Piaţa Unirii and the new town to Piaţa Mare and the old town. It is a favourite place for evening promenaders.