The beauty and magic of Sibiu attract you from the first search on the phone, and once you reach his heart you declare yourself in love. How does this work? Through the medieval architecture, through the streets that include you in their story and especially through the history of the city transmitted as if through each building. If you want to pay him a visit, you must take patience and time with you, because peace, beauty and calm are already offered by the Transylvanian city.
"The city of Sibiu was included in the top 5 of the best European destinations, after a competition held between January 20 - February 10, 2021, by the European Best Destinations Association" (source mediafax.ro)
You will certainly not be bored in Sibiu because you will have a long list of tourist attractions worth seeing.
Today's article supports the above and shows you some of the beautiful places already visited by tourists.
1. The Astra Museum
It is located in the Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park and is one of the largest open-air museums in our country, covering an area of 96 hectares. Here you will meet households specific to rural areas, you will learn about traditional crafts and you will be immersed in the story of the village of yesteryear. Also here are organized cultural events, and in season you can choose a boat ride. In the immediate vicinity is the Zoo of Sibiu, the oldest garden in our country. This is also known as the first garden that came into the possession of a pair of zebras.
2. The Bridge of Lies
The Bridge of Lies was built in 1859 and connected the Lower City and the Upper City. It is the oldest cast iron bridge in our country, being included on the List of historical monuments in Sibiu County. There is also a little story behind the name. It is said that he trembles whenever someone told a lie, in order to reduce the one who told it with his feet on the ground.
3. Brukenthal National Museum
The Brukenthal Museum is the oldest in our country, being open for over 200 years and also the largest museum in Southeast Europe. In 2010 it enjoyed an important recognition. It was the first museum in our country to be awarded the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage Europa Nostra. Also in the same year, he joined The Best in Heriage Club of Excellence.
Next to the Brukenthal Museum is the Blue House. It is the only building in Piata Mare that does not bear the name of any owner and also in this building the first theater in Transylvania was founded, and the plays were played in the yard.
4. Strada Cetatii and Turnul Dulgherilor
It is known as "my beautiful street in Sibiu" and from here you can see the three medieval defense towers (the Tower of the Archbishops, the Tower of the Potters and the Tower of the Carpenters), made of stone and brick. century and was part of the third belt of fortifications of the city.
It is one of the most beautiful and bohemian locations you can visit in Sibiu and for this reason should not be omitted from your list.
5. The Council Tower
It is located between Piata Mica and Piata Mare and you must climb it because it will delight you with a view over the entire city. You will be able to see the two squares between which it is located, the Lutheran church, the Bridge of Lies and many other areas.
6. Piata Mare
It is the place where most events take place in Sibiu (Theater Festival, Christmas Fair, etc.) due to the space it offers. It is surrounded by buildings with beautiful architecture and is always followed by the famous "eyes" on the roofs of buildings.
7. The Evangelical Church
One of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in Sibiu, with a tower with 7 levels. It also has the second oldest clock in our country, dating from 1881. There is also a legend about the church tower. According to the legend, the Saxon Saxons wanted to have the biggest tower in Transylvania and went to the Saxons from Bistrita to be inspired. After making the measurements with a rope, the Saxon Saxons were invited to a feast and a piece of prepared rope was cut. Thus, the whole tower of the church in Bistrita remained larger.
8. House of the journeymen
It is part of the first fortification belt of Sibiu, existing since the 13th century. It was known as a workshop, home for merchants of that time, but also for traveling journeymen. The journeymen were the workers from the medieval period who went on a journey to gain experience, and after the apprenticeship period they had to continue working in the owner's workshop.
9. Museum of Pharmacy History
It opened in 1972, and in terms of its theme it is a rarity both for the museographic landscape in Romania and for the one in Europe. The museum building was also the building where there was one of the oldest pharmacies in the Transylvanian city, created around 1600 with the name "La Ursul Negru". The museum has a collection of over 6,600 pieces that attest to the evolution of medication and techniques. pharmaceuticals over time.
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