Medieval Towns
Brasov, Sibiu and Sighisoara are some of Europe's best-preserved medieval
towns. They are living, veritable symbols of Transylvania. Visitors
can stumble upon unique architectural treasures, small ancient tiny houses that
line narrow streets, cobblestoned passageways and covered stone steps as they wander. Tiny shops purvey a range of antiques and
fine hand-made products of artisans and artists who have established
little communities in the countryside.
Sighisoara
Sighisoara, which Vlad Tepes called home, is one of the most beautiful
towns in the heart of Transylvania. German architectural influences
are visible throughout the entire city. Sighisoara was for several
centuries a military and political stronghold. One of its most famous
attractions is the Clock Tower (Council Tower), built in the 14th
Century. This was the control tower of the main gate of the 2,500 foot
long defensive wall. The tower has seven foot thick walls and was used to
store ammunition, food reserves, archives and the city's treasures. The
clock was placed in the tower in the 17th Century.
Highlights include: Guild Tower, Venetian House (built in the 13th
Century), Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) House, Antler House, Wooden Covered
Staircase, Hill Church, Hermann Oberth Square.
Distance (in miles) & travel time to Sighisoara:
| City | Distance | Express Train | Car |
| Bucharest | 180 | 4:30 | 4:00 |
| Brasov | 75 | 1:40 | 1:45 |
| Cluj | 100 | 2:55 | 2:45 |
| Constanta | 310 | 7:55 | 7:00 |
| Oradea/Felix | 195 | 5:55 | 4:30 |
| Satu Mare | 210 | 9:00 | 4:45 |
| Sibiu | 57 | N/A | 1:30 |
| Suceava | 220 | N/A | 5:30 |
| Timisoara | 230 | 6:50 | 5:30 |
For information on Brasov please go to Main
Cities >> Brasov.
For information on Sibiu please go to Main Cities >> Sibiu.
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