Sighisoara
Transylvania, Romania
Vlad the Impaler's birthplace.
Draculas inspiration is the best-known resident of Sighisoara. But leave the legend behind and discover one of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns.
Everything within Sighisoara's medieval walls and protected by its nine towers seems perfectly preserved from another time. Along its cobbled streets you'll find merchant's homes, ornate churches, and the birthplace of Vlad Dracula. You'll certainly want to visit the Citadel, Clock Tower, and Scholars’ Stairs. The city built the covered staircase in 1642 to protect citizens on their winter climb to school and church. One of the few European towns to have kept its medieval fortifications intact, its UNESCO listing is no surrpise. There’s much to discover. The Church on the Hill has 500-year-old frescoes. The Church of the Dominican Monastery is famous for its renaissance carved altarpiece, baroque pulpit, and 17th century organ. We recommend taking a walking tour in Sighisoara to get acquainted with the city.
It’s odd how such a colorful and uplifting place can have a legend like Dracula attached to it. But Sighisoara embraces its darker side. There's both a Weapons Collection (housed in Vlad Dracula’s house) and a Torture Museum. There’s a Festival of Medieval Arts and Crafts in July, but year-round you can experience Transylvanian craftsmanship in the History Museum. Spending an extra day here means you’ll get to discover Sighisoara at night. It's calm and quiet after many of the travelers have moved on. You could cover the sights in a few hours. But Sighisoara is an excellent place to have some relaxing downtime. With its central location, why not stay here overnight between visits to Brasov, Sibiu, Cluj, and places even further north?
What I love about Sighisoara
Olivia
Trip Planner & Romania Destination Expert
Sighisoara is like a magic fairy-tale town each child would instantly fall in love with, but adults are not immune either. Part of UNESCO heritage and one of Europe’s last inhabited medieval citadels, Sighisoara always put a spell on me with its “frozen in time” feeling. The 16th-century clock tower, the guild towers, the covered staircase leading to the church on the hill, the colorful old houses, the cheese pies, and even the weird smoked beer all stick with you. The July annual medieval festival is when the past really comes to life and costumed knights, princesses & lords, craftsmen & bards put up various shows like sword fighting, horse tourneys, folk dancing & singing, crafting or cooking
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Carol, Tim, Kendall & Gloria
California
I would highly recommend JayWay Travel to anyone planning to travel in Eastern Europe. Jared was very helpful in the planning stages, all of the hotels were charming with central locations and unique rooms. Guides were on time and knowledgeable. Transfers also on time and efficient.
I would highly recommend JayWay Travel to anyone planning to travel in Eastern Europe. Jared was very helpful in the planning stages, all of the hotels were charming with central locations and unique rooms. Guides were on time and knowledgeable. Transfers also on time and efficient.
Visited : Romania, Bulgaria
Itinerary : Bucharest, Brasov, Sighisoara, Cluj, Sibiu, Bucharest, Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv, Sofia
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Visited : Romania, Bulgaria
Itinerary : Bucharest, Brasov, Sighisoara, Cluj, Sibiu, Bucharest, Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv, Sofia
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Jan & Susan
California
JayWay Travel can provide you with the arrangements and convenience of an organized tour while simultaneously giving you your independence. They suggested activities and accommodations that were exactly in line with our preferences and the in-country guides also accommodated our special interests.
JayWay Travel can provide you with the arrangements and convenience of an organized tour while simultaneously giving you your independence. They suggested activities and accommodations that were exactly in line with our preferences and the in-country guides also accommodated our special interests.
Visited : Romania
Itinerary : Bucharest, Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu, Bucharest
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Visited : Romania
Itinerary : Bucharest, Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu, Bucharest
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Jamil & Rehana
Minnesota
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Trustworthy, excellent service, couldn't ask for a better dependable travel service.
Visited : Romania
Itinerary : Bucharest, Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu, Bucharest
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Visited : Romania
Itinerary : Bucharest, Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu, Bucharest
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