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The Student's Tower in Sebeș, also known as the Tailors' Tower, is part of the southeastern enclosure of the fortification in Sebeș. Built in the early 15th century, the tower is associated with a legend that endures to this day. It is said that in...

Known as the mint of Dacia because in the area of Dealul Cățânaș the Dacians' silver was transformed into coins, the Tilișca region gained fame due to legends of hidden treasures. But perhaps the most famous is that of Decebal's treasure, which is...

Ighișu Nou, known in German as Eibesdorf, is a locality belonging to the town of Mediaș, in Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania. The village was first mentioned in an official document in 1305. The fortified Evangelical Church in Ighișu Nou was...

Since the construction of the first defensive enclosure of the Brașov fortress, there have been two defensive towers located on the Brașov Hill: the White Tower and the Black Tower. Perched on a rock that juts out from the hill, the Black Tower...

The ski resort at Bâlea has become one of the most sought-after destinations for skiers in recent years. This is mainly due to the fact that the ski season here begins in November and lasts even until July, thanks to the low temperatures in the area...

Dracula Domain is located along the course of the Târnava Mare River, near the village of Daneș, just 9 km from Sighișoara and 30 km from Mediaș. This stunning location is divided into three main activities: a guesthouse, an equestrian center, and...

On December 1st, Romania's National Day, the people of Sibiu and all tourists in the Sibiu area are invited to spend a day discovering the values, traditions, and cultures of Romania from all corners of the country. Music, folk dances, piano...

Lázár Castle, built by the family of the same name, is a construction that combines Romanesque, Renaissance, and Gothic styles, located in the commune of Lăzarea, Harghita County. On the site of the current castle, there was a medieval manor in the...

The village of Vărd is located in Sibiu County, in the Chirpar Commune, just 4 km from the town of Agnita. The village has approximately 400 inhabitants and boasts an impressive history. At the center of the village stands the Evangelical Church...

Less known but perhaps just as important as other tourist attractions in Sibiu, the House of the Journeymen should not be missing from your itinerary when you arrive in Sibiu. But perhaps before telling the story of the House of the Journeymen, we...

The Archers' Tower in Sibiu was built in the 15th century, over a hundred years after the city authorities decided to construct the third fortified enclosure of Sibiu. This enclosure also included the Potters' Tower and the Carpenters' Tower. The...

The largest Christmas Market in the country starts this Saturday in the Great Square of Sibiu. For a month, the Great Square will be dressed in festive attire, and throughout the area, 65 stalls will showcase the Christmas traditions and customs of...