Fortified City of Sighi葯oara, Sighisoara, Romania

After seeing several fascinating fortified churches throughout Transylvania, we were excited to visit the picture-perfect fortified city of Sighi葯oara. From the moment we put our eyes on Sighi葯oara鈥檚 Old Town, we were enchanted. Not only are Upper Old Town鈥檚 historic streets pretty, they are surrounded by a wall with nine adorable watchtowers. It鈥檚 unique, hilltop location adds to its appeal.

Saxons began to settle in the area in the 12th century and by the 1400s, the city was flourishing. Its success encouraged the most skilled tradesmen to set up shop. There were blacksmiths, cobblers, goldsmiths, furriers, weavers and tailors. There was already a fortified wall in place, built by the Szeklers (Hungarian tribe), but the Transylvanian Saxons dramatically expanded it between the 13th and 15th centuries.

Despite the wall, in the 17th century the city was the victim of invasions, earthquakes and fires. The city, however, endured and is now one of the best-preserved fortified cities in Europe today. It鈥檚 so perfect in fact, that the entire Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Fortified City of Sighi葯oara
Guide Location: Romania » Sighisoara
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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