The most beautiful places to visit in Sighisoara –

Sighisoara is the only citadel in Europe that is currently inhabited and is also one of Romania’s most colorful cities. Planning a city break here? Make sure you don’t miss the most beautiful places you can visit. We have put together a short travel guide for you.

Citadel Square

Piața Cetății is the perfect place to start your day, enjoying a coffee on one of the chic terraces while admiring the colorful buildings in the heart of the city. Once upon a time, this was where trade activities took place and trials took place. Today it is the most popular spot in the city, both for locals and tourists.

The panoramic road

If you want to explore Sighisoara on foot, we propose a story route, which starts on the cobbled road near the Church of the Deal, and which marks the border between the Old Town and the New Town. It will take you through the most beautiful areas of the fortress and give you the opportunity to discover its history up close.

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The clock tower

The Clock Tower is another special place from where you can admire the wonderful view of Sighisoara, once you have climbed all 110 of its steps. It currently houses the History Museum, but it has fulfilled several roles over time, including that of the town hall in 1556. The Clock Tower was built in the 14th century, in a style that combines specific elements of the Baroque, Romantic styles and Renaissance, aiming to defend the fortress. It measures 64 meters and can be seen from anywhere in the city, thus becoming its symbol.

The Church of the Monastery

The Monastery Church, built in 1298 by Dominican monks, is one of the emblematic monuments of Sighisoara. Today, it serves as the home of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Here you can admire the organ built by Johann West and painted by Jeremias Stranovius in 1680.

Schoolmen’s Ladder

The Students’ Staircase, also called the Covered Staircase, was built in 1662 to facilitate students’ access to the Hill School during the winter. Originally composed of 300 covered steps, in 1849 it underwent changes and remained with only 175 steps. A local legend says that boys must kiss their girlfriends and say her name on every step. If they are wrong, it is believed that they are not meant to be with her.

Blacksmiths’ Tower

The Blacksmiths’ Tower was built in 1631, near the Monastery Church, with the purpose of defense. Today, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses the permanent exhibition Dracula Galleries. Various pieces such as “De Bello Gothorum” and a 3D representation of the Night Attack led by Vlad Țepeș are exhibited here.

The Shoemaker’s Tower

The Shoemaker’s Tower was built in 1594, in the Baroque style, and is located in the northeastern part of the Sighisoara fortress. Having a quadrangular shape, it was rebuilt in 1594 in a hexagonal shape, adapting to the new siege techniques. The last changes took place in 1681, following the fire of 1676 and the earthquake of 1681. After losing its military function, it was turned into the city archive, and later housed a newspaper and a radio station.

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