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The fortified church in Cincu is considered by many historians to be a unique basilica in Transylvania due to the fact that its defense was only on the western side. Built in the 13th century, the church is located on a hill between the Olt and...

In the village of Ruși, halfway between Sibiu and Mediaș, you can't help but notice the fortress with its leaning tower. The small evangelical church was built in the 14th century, and the tower was constructed at the same time. However, over the...

In the Făgăraș Land, in the village of Sâmbăta de Jos, you will encounter a place that will be hard to leave. The Stud Farm in Sâmbăta de Jos, located 14 kilometers from Făgăraș, is the only one in Romania where the famous Lipizzaner horses, one of...

You don't have to be a trainspotter or even a die-hard locomotive enthusiast, but you should know that 35 "Old Ladies" await their admirers every day at the Steam Locomotive Museum in Sibiu. Located at 22 Dorobanților Street, these 35 locomotives...

Less known than the other towns in Sibiu County, Agnita hides a few monuments that should not be missed on the itinerary of any tourist passing through these extremely beautiful areas. One of the most beautiful buildings is the Potters' Tower, one...

The Groazei Castle in Bran is not what many would think of as Bran Castle, but rather a specially designed location to scare you, situated in the center of the commune. The route through the castle takes you through 12 rooms over the course of 10-15...

It's Halloween again, and the perfect place to spend this day can only be Transylvania. Legends of werewolves and witches, castles haunted by ghosts, medieval towns, and last but not least, the myth of Dracula are the main ingredients for a...

If you find yourself in Sighişoara and follow either School Street or the line of fortifications, starting from the left or the right, the path seems to lead you to one place: the Scholars' Stairs. This staircase was built in 1654, at the initiative...

Located at number 13 in the Great Square of Sibiu, Casa Lutsch is still considered one of the greatest treasures of the city. Not only from a financial perspective, but especially due to the age and history that envelop this building. Constructed in...

In Sibiu, a show inspired by the times of Baron Samuel von Brukenthal begins today, featuring merchants, furriers, leatherworkers, guild members, and musicians. This theatrical performance aims to remind the people of Sibiu and beyond how important...

Băgaciu, or Bogeschdorf as it is called in German, is a village located 30 kilometers from Mediaș, first documented in 1351. Sheltered from the main roads that traverse Transylvania, Băgaciu has remained a village where traditions and customs are...

In Hoghilag, a commune located in the northern part of Sibiu County, just a few kilometers from Sighișoara, the locals produce a homemade wine that manages to linger in the memory of those who taste it for a long time. Known as an area where people...