Sibiu: squares, guilds and the bridge of lies

Sibiu

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Long shadows across the Large Square in Sibiu

A cobbled lane of painted houses in the centre of Sighișoara

A street of painted houses inside the Sighișoara citadel

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Potrivit pentruMaxim 8De la 10 ani

Cum arată ziua

A long drive each way — around two and a half hours in each direction — and a full afternoon in the old town.

Sibiu is the best-preserved Saxon town in the country, and it is a long way from Brașov. We say that first because it shapes the day: about two and a half hours on the road each way, and an early start.

Why it is still worth it

The upper and lower towns are joined by staircases and a bridge, and the whole thing is intact in a way Brașov is not. The Brukenthal collection is genuinely good. If you have a spare day and do not mind the drive, take it.

If you would rather not drive

Say so — the Saxon villages give you much of the same texture with a third of the road time.

Ziua, oră cu oră

07:00Early pickup

We leave Brașov early to get a full afternoon in Sibiu.

09:45The Large Square

Orientation, and the Council Tower for the view over both towns.

11:00The lower town and the Bridge of Lies

Down the stairs into the artisans' quarter, and the cast-iron bridge with the story attached.

Întrebări frecvente

Is the drive really that long?

Yes — about two and a half hours each way. It is the single biggest thing to weigh up about this day, which is why we put it at the top of the page rather than in the small print.

Could we stay overnight in Sibiu instead?

You could, but not with us — everything we run returns the same day. We are happy to tell you which trains are sensible if you want to do it independently.

Sibiu: squares, guilds and the bridge of lies

Cum arată ziua

Why it is still worth it

If you would rather not drive

Ziua, oră cu oră

Ce este inclus

Noi asigurăm

Tu aduci

Unde ne întâlnim

Întrebări frecvente