8 Beautiful Places To Visit in Sibiu For An Unforgettable Trip

Sibiu is one of the most charming cities in Transylvania and one that shouldn’t be missed if you consider visiting Romania.

Having been listed as a European Cultural Capital in 2007 alongside Luxembourg, Sibiu is a melting pot of Romanian, Saxon, Gypsy, and Hungarian heritage and traditions.

From cultural places to natural sights, here is a list of 8 places to visit in Sibiu.

Podul Minciunilor – The Bridge of Lies

Podul Minciunilor is a pedestrian bridge in the historic downtown Sibiu and probably the most visited place in the city.

The legend has it that this bridge has ears and any lie told on it, will eventually come out. We don’t know if this is true but one thing is certain, Podul Minciunilor is one of the most charming places in Sibiu.

Turnul Sfatului – The Council Tower

Situated between the 2 main squares of Sibiu, The Council Tower, built in the 12th century, is one of the best vantage points in the city.

The Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary

The Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary is one of the most iconic buildings in Sibiu and one of the most important landmarks in Transylvania.

Erected in Gothic style, you can reach its 73-meter tower by climbing 192 narrow steps to have the best panoramic views of Sibiu.

Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Reserve

If you’re more into nature than architecture, Dumbrava Sibiului natural reserve might be the place for you.

Just half an hour’s walk from downtown Sibiu, the park is home to more than 100 species of fauna and flora. The best time to visit is during spring or fall when nature is putting on a spectacle.

ASTRA Museum

ASTRA Museum is one of the largest open-air museums in Romania. 

Spread on more than 230 acres, with more than 10 kilometers of alleys, and home to 300 traditional Romanian structures, ASTRA Museum is a great place to learn more about Romanian traditional crafts, architectural heritage, traditional occupations, and art.

Piata Mare – The Big Square

Piata Mare is the central square in the historic downtown of Sibiu and one of the most important economic, cultural and commercial areas of the city ever since 1366.

The square is home to some of the most iconic historic buildings in Sibiu and is part of the UNESCO Heritage, making it one of the best places to visit in Sibiu. 

It has survived communism, due to the ongoing fight of one of its architects, Otto Czekelius. Ceausescu, the communist leader of Romania until the late 90s, wanted to demolish some of the buildings in the square to make room for apartment buildings.

Abatia Carta

Carta Monastery has been an important Cistercian monastic settlement since Medieval times.

Erected in 1202 at the order of King Emeric, most of the monastery is in a state of ruin, but the Saxon evangelical community still uses the church choir.

The Clay Castle – Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor

Castelul de Lut, which means the Clay Castle in the Romanian language, while it might come as a surprise, it’s not actually a historic site, but an amusement park built in 2014.

With its charming architecture and the imposing Carpathians surrounding it, Castelul de Lut acts as a place for recreation for those who enjoy spending time outdoors and for families with children that still believe in fairies. 

In fact, the full name of the castle is Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor, which means the Clay Castle – The Fairies Valley.

What makes this castle unique is that it was built by hand.

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