Sighișoara

Fronius Residence

Pensiune rafinată, într-o clădire din secolul al XVI-lea, care oferă camere decorate primitor și un bar vechi.

Hotel Central Park Sighișoara

Hotel clasic într-o clădire restaurată din secolul al XIX-lea, cu vinotecă și restaurant al fresco.

Hotel Sighișoara

Casa Wagner Sighișoara

Camere și apartamente plăcute într-un hotel select cu restaurant, cramă și muzică live.

Joker Pub & Restaurant

Restaurant Central Park Sighișoara

Hotel clasic într-o clădire restaurată din secolul al XIX-lea, cu vinotecă și restaurant al fresco.

Casa cu Cerb

Restaurant Casa Wagner

Camere și apartamente plăcute într-un hotel select cu restaurant, cramă și muzică live.

Scara Acoperită (Scara Școlarilor)

The Covered Staircase, also known as the Scholars' Stairway, is one of the most picturesque medieval monuments of Sighisoara, the famous Transylvanian citadel in Mures county. Built in the seventeenth century, the staircase links the centre of the citadel to the hill where the Church on the Hill and the old school stand, allowing an ascent protected from the weather and the snows. Originally the staircase had more steps, of which around a hundred and seventy are preserved today, bordered by a covered wooden tunnel that shelters it from rain and cold. Pupils could reach the school even in bad weather, which gives the staircase its name. Climbing the stairs, visitors arrive at the Gothic church and the old Saxon cemetery, from where a beautiful view opens over the town. The Covered Staircase is a symbol of medieval Sighisoara, part of the world heritage site.

Cetatea Rupea

Rupea Citadel, perched on a basalt ridge above the town of the same name, between Brașov and Sighișoara, sits on one of Romania's oldest inhabited sites, with traces of settlement going back thousands of years. The medieval fortress we see today grew between the 14th and 17th centuries as a Saxon peasant citadel, a refuge to which the community withdrew in times of danger. It has three concentric enclosures — upper, middle and lower — linked by walls, towers and courtyards climbing the rock in stages. Extensively restored, the citadel now offers an attractive visiting route and wide views over the Transylvanian plateau. Its silhouette, especially at sunset, is among the most photogenic in the area. It is a good stop on the road between Brașov and Sighișoara, easily combined with the surrounding Saxon villages. Wear comfortable shoes for the climb and check the schedule, reduced in winter.

Biserica din Deal

The Church on the Hill in Sighișoara, Mureș County, is the most imposing religious monument of the medieval citadel, a majestic Gothic hall-church raised by the Saxon community between the 14th and 15th centuries, on the highest point of the hill overlooking the town. It is reached by climbing the famous Covered Staircase, a wooden passage of more than 170 steps, built to shelter pupils and parishioners from bad weather on their way to the church and to the school on the hill. Inside, the building preserves medieval frescoes, a valuable altar, a crypt and a solemn atmosphere, and around it lies the old Evangelical cemetery, shaded by centuries-old trees. From the hill, the view over the red roofs of the citadel, part of the UNESCO heritage, is memorable. Practical note: climb the Covered Staircase for the authentic experience of the path to the church, and set aside time to explore the historic cemetery around it.

Biserica Fortificată Saschiz

The fortified church of Saschiz, a Saxon village near Sighisoara, is one of the most valuable monuments of its kind in Transylvania, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list together with other villages with fortified churches. The hall-type building, raised in the fifteenth century, combined the role of a place of worship with that of a refuge against attack, with thick walls and defensive features. Nearby stands the clock tower, inspired by the one in Sighisoara, set apart from the church on a rise. The Saxon community that built the complex shaped the look of the village, with its coloured houses and typical barns. Today Saschiz is a landmark of cultural tourism in the hilly country of the Tarnava valleys. Visitors can climb for views over the village; checking the opening schedule is recommended.

Muzeul de Istorie Sighișoara

The History Museum of Sighișoara occupies the Clock Tower, the most imposing bastion of the medieval citadel built by the Transylvanian Saxons and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Rising almost 64 metres, the tower long served as the main gate and as the seat of the town council. Inside, the collections trace the history of the town and of the craft guilds that brought it prosperity, with tools, ceramics, weapons and period furniture spread across several floors linked by steep wooden staircases. The most admired feature is the clock mechanism with its carved wooden figurines that mark the passing days of the week, a genuine masterpiece of clockmaking. From the upper gallery, visitors enjoy a wide view over the red rooftops, the hill church and the valley of the Târnava Mare. It makes a natural starting point for exploring the cobbled lanes of the citadel.

Castelul Bethlen-Haller Criș

The Bethlen-Haller Castle in the village of Criș, near Sighișoara, is one of the most beautiful Renaissance-style castles in Transylvania. Its construction was begun in the sixteenth century by the noble Bethlen family, one of the most influential Hungarian families in the principality, and it was enlarged and embellished over the following centuries. The complex stands out for its four corner towers, its elegant inner courtyard, and the stone decorations that blend Renaissance and Baroque elements. Once surrounded by a park and a water moat, the castle reflects the status and artistic taste of its owners. After a period of decay, the monument entered a broad restoration process meant to restore its former splendour. Close to Sighișoara, the castle can be included in a tour of the area. Visitors can admire the noble Transylvanian architecture. It is advisable to check the state of the works and the visiting schedule before arriving.

Biserica Mănăstirii Sighișoara

The Monastery Church of Sighișoara, also known as the Dominican church, is one of the most valuable monuments of the medieval citadel built by the Transylvanian Saxons and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Originally raised by Dominican friars in the Gothic style, the building was converted after the Reformation into the town's principal evangelical church. The interior preserves a remarkable artistic heritage, including a valuable altar, a carved stone pulpit, funerary plaques in bronze and stone, and an impressive collection of Anatolian oriental carpets donated over the centuries by the town's merchants, regarded as one of the most important in Transylvania. The historic organ and the chandeliers add solemnity to the space. Set in the heart of the citadel near the Clock Tower, the church is a place of reflection and a cultural landmark. Today it also hosts classical music concerts, drawing on the generous acoustics of the Gothic nave.