Șelimbăr (Schellenberg) - the richest commune in Sibiu County

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07.04.2020
Șelimbăr (Schellenberg) - the richest commune in Sibiu County
07.04.2020

Șelimbăr is considered the richest commune in Sibiu County and is among the richest communes in the entire country. It is located in the south-eastern part of the city of Sibiu.
Şelimbăr commune is a commune with a rich historical past, and due to its position, near the city of Sibiu, it has often played an important role in events in the history of Transylvania. The most important historical event is certainly the Battle of Șelimbăr.

The Şelimbăr commune is documented since the ancient period of Neolithic vestiges that were discovered in Cristian. Even if no systematic research was organized on the territory of the commune, the objects discovered all around the locality and in its vicinity, allow the reconstruction of human history in these areas.

Following the fact that some excavations and researches were carried out on the territory of Șelimbăr, it is attested that this commune dates back to the 13th century. Here, a deposit of tools for agriculture and blacksmithing, dating from the above mentioned century, was discovered.
Going back to our days we can say that Șelimbăr is a commune that has flourished a lot in recent years. Hence the title of the richest commune in Sibiu County.

Perimeter
The total area of the entire Șelimbăr commune is 7232,95 hectares, and the village of Șelimbăr, which is also the commune's residence, has an area of 648,54 hectares.

Delimitation
The locality of Șelimbăr lies in the south-eastern part on the Sevis River at a distance of 5 km from the city of residence (Sibiu), being located in the center of the county, on the National Road 1.

Population
According to the census conducted in 2011, the population of the Șelimbăr commune was 7.028 inhabitants at that time. According to the statement of the mayor of this locality, the number of inhabitants increased considerably by a percentage of approximately 47%. „We had 10.260 inhabitants on December 31st, 2016 (in statistics). The population continues to grow at an accelerated pace, so I would say that by 2022 we will reach about 18.000 inhabitants”, estimates Marius Grec.

Areas
It can be said that Șelimbăr can be divided into several areas: the promenade area where the mall is located and other commercial areas, the area of houses where the old Saxon houses are located, and new areas of blocks of flats, villas and houses.

Construction types
If until recently this commune was populated exclusively by houses, in recent years many housing units for sale have been built, both apartments and houses. Among the projects built in Șelimbăr, which were a real success, are the EBS Residential Complex and the Imperial Group Residential Complex. They have been sold almost entirely already since the project stage. Another project located in Șelimbăr, where there are still apartments for sale at the moment, is the Konsta Splendid Residential Complex, a project meant to meet the current requirements of buyers. Here, we have 3-room-apartments available - unique typology, and the ground floor units have a garden.
Thus, due to this beautiful development, Șelimbăr becomes one of the most appreciated and sought after real estate areas in Sibiu.

Tourist attractions and institutions of interest
Although Șelimbăr is only a commune, there are several tourist attractions. One of them is the Orthodox Church „The Dormition of the Mother of God”. Another attraction is the Evangelical Church built in the 18th century as a Romanesque basilica without a tower, with a rectangular choir and a semicircular apse. On the triumphal arch of the church there is inscribed a chronicle of the restoration and maintenance works of the church, from the 17th century to the present day.

The Heroes' Monument (Monumentul Eroilor) was placed in 1932 at the entrance to Șelimbăr „in memory of Michael The Brave’s (Mihai Viteazul) soldiers who fell here in 1599 and of the Romanian soldiers who fell countrywide during the war that took place between 1916-1919."
Besides these tourist attractions, in Șelimbăr there are also institutions of interest such as: schools and kindergartens, pharmacies and medical offices, restaurants, gas stations, commercial areas.
One of the largest shopping areas in the Sibiu area is the Shopping City, the only mall in Sibiu until recently. Within this mall there are shops of all categories, pharmacies, beauty salons, banks, playgrounds, restaurants, etc.

Distance to the center
Even if Șelimbăr is a locality close to Sibiu, it can be considered as its neighborhood. The distance to the city center is not great, it measures about 4 km. This distance can be traveled by car in about 8-10 minutes, and can be reached on foot in about 30-45 minutes.

Infrastructure and transport lines
One of the main elements for which many choose to buy a home in Șelimbăr, is the very easy access to Sibiu. There are three main routes that connect Șelimbăr to Sibiu. The main access road is Mihai Viteazu street, but Sibiu can also be very easily reached via Octavian Goga street or via Stefan cel Mare ramp (the latter with easy access to the city ring road, but also to the highway).
Although many residential complexes were built in Șelimbăr, they raised the need for new access roads.
At this moment, the streets of Șelimbăr are asphalted or paved and 80% illuminated. Local authorities mentioned that much of the budget will be allocated to infrastructure development.
Even if the buses do not reach all areas of Șelimbăr, there are transport lines that reach the entrance to the locality.
Line 11- Route: Calea Cisnadiei - SC Continental
Line 15 - Route: Valea Aurie – Train station

Parks and green areas
Șelimbăr is not so bad also in terms of green areas and parks. Here, there are green spaces and small parks, and a large part of the housing units have a beautiful panorama towards the Făgăraș Mountains.
Therefore, the houses and apartments for sale in Șelimbăr are a very good option for those who are looking for their dream home.
See the complete offer of apartments for sale in Sibiu located in Șelimbăr here.

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