The Attractions of Sibiu, Romania
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by The city of Sibiu is the capital of Sibiu County in Romania and in 2007 it won the title of the Cultural Capital of Europe. The city used to be the center of the Saxons in the heart of the Carpathians.
Sibiu, Romania - Architecture
The old city center provides plenty amazing examples of the Protestant Saxon architecture. The narrow streets, where visitors can still walk on the original cobbled roads and the huge and wonderful Unitarian Cathedral at the end of the Main Street are only a few of the things that make Sibiu a perfect place for a Romanian vacation.
Sibiu, Romania - Sightseeing and museums
Joseph Bruckenthal was the governor of the county during the blooming of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Brukenthanl Museum complex founded by the governor now wears his name and it is the largest and richest one in the area having sections like the unique and very interesting History of the Pharmacology and the Fine Art section exposing paintings of well known Baroque artists such as the Flemish Jan van Eyck and Anthony van Dyck.
However the most famous sight of Sibiu is the impressive Astra-Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization about 1,5 miles (2 km) near the city.
Sibiu, Romania - Also worth visiting
Sibiu is surrounded by mountains and forests that are perfect spots for a weekend in nature. The Trans-Fagarasean gateway is not far from the city, it crosses the Carpathians linking Sibiu County with Arges County and it is the highest way in the country going up high to 2400 meters on a serpentine.
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The House of Arts, dating from the 15th century, is located to the right of the Liars Bridge and it is considered a symbol of the city as well. Presently this arcaded building houses the Transylvanian Civilization Museum. On the left of the bridge, you can see the Luxemburg House, recently renovated, which got its name from the carnation. It’s a Baroque four-storey mansion and it used to be the seat of the Goldsmiths’ Guild. The Huet Square, notably features the Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral, built in the 14th century. Its tower is 73 m high and houses a pipe-organ made in 1672, one of the oldest still playing in the country.... Read more »
Recent reviews for Sibiu
Museum of Folk Civilization in Sibiu - Apr 28, 2009, by erato
Sibiu – ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization – How to get there? The city of Sibiu is the capital of Sibiu County situated in north to the Southern-Carpathians, in the heart of Romania. The Museum of Traditional Folk... Read more »
Visiting Sibiu in the summer - Jul 28, 2007, by szbogi
We arrived to Sibiu (in german it's Hermannstadt) in the afternoon. Sibiu has been chosen to be the European Capital of Culture in the year of 2007 together with Luxembourg. The city is beautiful and amazingly clean compared to other... Read more »
You shouldn't miss in Sibiu - Apr 22, 2009, by erato
I found Sibiu a very nice, amazing historical city, I think the city won the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2007 for a very good reason. Here are just some of its sights what I enjoyed most: 1. The 'Holy Trinity' Romanian Orthodox... Read more »
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