Sighișoara walking tour & city guide
A lived-in medieval citadel.
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Sighișoara is one of the last inhabited medieval citadels in Europe, a hilltop town of colorful houses, towers and cobbled lanes that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, the prince whose name inspired the legend of Dracula.
The citadel
The 64-meter Clock Tower, built in the 14th century, guards the main gate and houses a history museum; its painted wooden figures change each day of the week. Nine of the original guild towers still stand along the walls, each named after the craftsmen who defended it, such as the shoemakers, tailors and tinsmiths.
Just off the main square is the house where Vlad III, known as Vlad the Impaler, was born around 1431. From the square, the Covered Stairway, a wooden tunnel of 176 steps, climbs to the Church on the Hill and its old Saxon cemetery.
Visiting tips
Sighișoara is small and can be seen in a day, but staying overnight lets you enjoy the citadel after the tour groups leave. The Medieval Festival in July fills the streets with music and costumes. The nearby Saxon villages, such as Biertan, have UNESCO-listed fortified churches.
Top sights in Sighișoara
- 1
Clock Tower
The symbol of the town, with a museum.
- 2
Covered Stairway
A wooden stair of 176 steps.
- 3
Church on the Hill
A Gothic church above the citadel.
- 4
Vlad Dracul House
Birthplace of Vlad the Impaler.
- 5
Guild towers
Medieval towers along the walls.
Food markets & where to eat in Sighișoara
Citadel Square
Terraces in the old town.
Lower Town
Local places below the citadel.
Food to try in Sighișoara
Tochitură
A hearty pork stew with polenta and egg.
Sarmale
Romania's beloved cabbage rolls.
Pălincă
Strong fruit brandy.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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