Turnul Trompeților

The Trumpeters' Tower is the tallest tower in Mediaș and a symbol of this medieval Saxon town in Transylvania. It rises above the evangelical church of St Margaret, at the centre of the fortified precinct, reaching a remarkable height that makes it visible across the whole area. Originally built in the 14th and 15th centuries and later heightened, the tower served as a lookout and alarm point.

Its name comes from the trumpeters who announced the passing hours and important signals to the community from here. A well-known feature is the slight lean of the tower, caused by the settling of the ground over the centuries. At its base, a band of coloured glazed brick adds a distinctive decorative touch.

The fortified church complex surrounding the tower includes walls, bastions and outbuildings that preserve the atmosphere of the old citadel. Practical note: the tower is best admired from the central square, and the visit is completed by exploring the fortified enclosure and the historic centre of the town.