The Sighisoara Citadel is the only inhabited medieval fortress in southeastern Europe. It was built in the 12th century by Saxon settlers on a 425-metre hill above the Tarnava Mare river valley. The fortified core is surrounded by thick walls and nine surviving towers, the most famous being the Clock Tower, which houses the History Museum and offers panoramic views. Inside the citadel are colourful houses, the Covered Staircase leading to the Church on the Hill and the old school street. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the citadel preserves the medieval atmosphere of Transylvania and is home to craftsmen, museums and cultural events.
Sighisoara Citadel
Monuments in Piața Muzeului, Sighisoara 545400 · Sighisoara, Mures
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Accesul este gratuit in zona cetatii, dar intrarea in Turnul cu Ceas si Muzeul de Istorie este contra cost (aprox. 15 lei).
Programul de vizitare este zilnic:
- vara 09:00-17:00
- iarna 10:00-17:00.
Ultima intrare cu 30 de minute inainte de inchidere.
Scarile si stradutele sunt abrupte si pavate cu piatra; purtati incaltaminte confortabila.
Parcarea se afla la baza dealului (contra cost).
Festivalul medieval din luna iulie atrage multi vizitatori, iar unele zone pot fi inchise temporar pentru evenimente sau lucrari.