Sighișoara

Destination 》Europe 》Central and Eastern Europe 》Romania 》Sighișoara

Year Visited: 2018 – August

First time I visited this town as a part of a day trip from Brașov to Rupea Citadel, Viscri and Sighișoara. During that trip I fell in love with this beautiful small town and decided to come back and spend couple of nights in its ancient walled city.

Sighișoara, a city on the Târnava Mare river, located in the historic region of Transylvania, is popular for its well-preserved walled old town. The town was founded during the 12th century by German craftsmen and merchants known as the Transylvanian Saxons. The old Historic Center of Sighișoara (Sighișoara Citadel), was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 for its 850-year-old testament to the history and culture of the Transylvanian Saxons.

Pictures below are from my few days stay in Sighișoara.

Newly built Orthodox church with Citadel of Sighişoara in the backdrop.

The Clock Tower, the symbol of Sighisoara, is the main entry point to the citadel. With its 64 meters of height, the tower is visible from almost every corner of the city. The original tower was built during 12th century.

The Clock Tower, in the early morning, before bus-load of tourists arrive in the city.

The Tailors’ Tower (Turnul Croitorilor), built in the 14th century is located opposite to the Clock Tower and it guards the second gateway into the Citadel of Sighişoara.

The Clock Tower, a view from The Tailors’ Tower (Turnul Croitorilor).

The Monastery Church, also known as the Church of the Dominican Monastery, a Gothic church erected in 1289.

The Saint Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. Unlike the other churches of the city which were built by Saxons, this church was built by the Hungarians between 1894–1896.

The Saint Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church behind colorful houses of Sighișoara.

Well-preserved medieval stone streets with colorful houses leading to the Bootmakers’ Tower (Turnul Cismarilor) built in 1681 on the site of a previous destroyed tower.

The Furriers’ Tower (Turnul Cojocarilor) originally built in the early 14th century.

Coat of Arms of Sighișoara city.

Indian made auto-rickshaw (Tuk-Tuk) in Sighișoara city square.

Enjoying Transylvanian born beer Silva with freshly baked pizza, over-looking Sighișoara city square.

Vegetables and beans soup served in freshly baked bread bowl with fresh red onion.

The Venetian House of Sighişoara (Casa Venețiană) built during 16th century and the Church on the Hill.

City of Sighișoara, a view from top of the clock tower.

The town is incredibly beautiful, with well-preserved medieval stone streets, pastel color houses, and a pedestrian-friendly old town, it is so easy to fall in love with Sighisoara. Enjoy few more pictures below of this colorful town.