Sighisoara

Come and visit two of the most beautiful cities in Romania, on our Sibiu – Sighisoara Day Trip! Join us now for an unforgettable experience! Founded by Transylvanian Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara (Schassburg in German) still stands as one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this perfectly intact 16th century citadel with cobbled streets, burgher houses and ornate churches rivals the historic streets of Old Prague or Vienna for atmospheric magic.Vlad Dracula was born here in 1431 and lived with his family here for 5 years.His house is just one of the many attractions here.Others include the Church on the Hill with its 500-year-old frescoes, the 13th century Venetian House and the Church of the Dominican Monastery, known for its Transylvanian renaissance carved altarpiece,The Clock Tower and The Medieval weapons museum. A walk through the town’s hilly streets with their original medieval architecture is like stepping back in time.

Sibiu

Surprising, the historical center of the medieval city Sibiu has succeded to preserve almost entirely it’s original features. It’s foundation is linked to the saxon colonization in Transylvania, the city being built on a daco-roman settlement. In 1191, the city was known as Cibinum, but with the annexation of Transylvania to the Austro – Hungarian Empire, the city name was changed to Hermannstadt. There are well preserved buildings, dating from the Habsburg Empire (1699). Sibiu was considered to be the most powerfull city from Transylvania.Narrow streets, tipical architectural elements, large squares, magnificent inside walls, well preserved defence towers.After the tatars invasion in 1241, Sibiu was fortified in several stages, getting to have 39 defence towers and 5 bastions.You can still admire the Soldisch and Haller bastion, the Stairs Tower, Council Tower, the Carpenters Tower, the Gunsmith Tower, Pottery Tower, the Brukenthal Museum and Sibiu city Hall, the Holy Trinity roman-chatolic Church (1726-1733).Another touristic attraction is the Evangelical Church (XIV century), built on an old roman basilic. The small square, the Huet square, the arts museums, The arts House, Louxembourg House, the Bridge of Lies, make of Sibiu an ideal place.