Uncover the historical landmarks, ancient fortified walls, and monuments of Sibiu on a three-hour walking tour. Follow the city’s fascinating past and discover the emblematic squares, churches, and ruins. Perfect for curious travelers!
Uncover the historical landmarks, ancient fortified walls, and monuments of Sibiu on a three-hour walking tour. Follow the city’s fascinating past and discover the emblematic squares, churches, and ruins. Perfect for curious travelers!
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Big Square (Piata Mare) - The iconic image of Sibiu, the Large Square is the largest of all the historical areas in the Upper Town. Today, it serves as an open-air exhibition of exquisite Baroque-style monuments, including the must-see Brukenthal Museum and numerous aristocratic residences from past centuries.
The Square also reflects the religious…
- Big Square (Piata Mare) - The iconic image of Sibiu, the Large Square is the largest of all the historical areas in the Upper Town. Today, it serves as an open-air exhibition of exquisite Baroque-style monuments, including the must-see Brukenthal Museum and numerous aristocratic residences from past centuries.
The Square also reflects the religious diversity of Sibiu, once home to powerful churches vying for dominance.
- Piata Mica - The second fortification line of the Upper Town includes what is now known as the Small Square, where merchants from the Lower Town sold their goods in medieval times. Some monuments here still retain the typical gallery architecture of merchant houses.
- Huet Square - Cross the famous Liars’ Bridge to reach the next attraction on the itinerary: Huet Square.
The oldest part of the Upper Tower and the site of the first fortification system, Huet Square is dominated by the Evangelical Church, an impressive monument built over several centuries, a legacy of the German colonists who founded Sibiu centuries ago.
- Citadel Park of Sibiu - A landmark of Sibiu, this area of the Upper Town preserves centuries-old defensive towers equipped for artillery battles. It is part of the last fortification system built to protect the city.
- Strada Nicolae Balcescu - The main pedestrian street of Sibiu, leading to the Big Square.
- Centrul Istoric - Historic streets and churches
Stroll along some of the oldest streets in the city, discovering many ancient and fascinating monuments. Additionally, explore more of Sibiu’s historic religious monuments: Ursulinelor Church, the Orthodox Cathedral, and the Catholic Church.
- Professional guide
- Private tour or small-group tour
- Professional guide
- Private tour or small-group tour
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Embark on a walking tour of three hours to unravel the intriguing history of Sibiu. The journey covers the Old Town’s three representative plazas, the relics of the city walls, and cutting-edge churches and monuments.
The expedition unfolds the historical incidents in chronological sequence, it commences with the close of the 12th century when the town…
Embark on a walking tour of three hours to unravel the intriguing history of Sibiu. The journey covers the Old Town’s three representative plazas, the relics of the city walls, and cutting-edge churches and monuments.
The expedition unfolds the historical incidents in chronological sequence, it commences with the close of the 12th century when the town was established by the German inhabitants, referred to as Transylvanian Saxons, who migrated to this segment of the region.
Opt for this tour if you are a inquisitive explorer wanting to utilize your time in Sibiu to the fullest.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.