Sighisoara

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Sighisoara which includes heritage architecture
Sighisoara featuring heritage architecture and a house
Clock Tower featuring heritage architecture
Sighisoara which includes a house and heritage architecture
Sighisoara showing a house
Stroll through cobbled alleys and explore medieval homes in this UNESCO-protected citadel city. 

Sighişoara is one of the best-preserved inhabited citadels in Europe. The town is infamous for being the birthplace of Vlad Dracula, also known as Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler), the 15th-century ruler of Wallachia and the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Count Dracula. Look inside Tepes’ home and see the city’s burgher houses, historic towers and lavish churches.

Climb to the top of the city’s Clock Tower and admire beautiful views over the Old Town and Tarnava Mare Valley. Examine the tower’s ornate two-plate clock, decorated with 3-inch-tall (80-centimeter) figurines representing Peace, Law and Justice, as well as pagan gods related to each of the seven weekdays.

Tickets to the Clock Tower and its compact History Museum also include admission to the Weapons Collection on the first floor of the Vlad Dracul House. Browse this interesting exhibit of medieval weapons. Vlad Tepes is said to have been born in this house in 1431 and lived here until the age of 4. Enjoy a meal at the ground-floor restaurant and ask to view Vlad’s old room.

Hike up the 1,370-foot (420-meter) School Hill to visit the striking Church on the Hill, which features some of Transylvania’s most representative Gothic structures. Inside the church are 500-year-old frescoes and a 16th-century altarpiece. Look for an unusual archway fresco, which depicts the Holy Trinity as a three-faced entity with the Holy Ghost female. Venture into the eerie crypt below the church and walk around the haunting Saxon cemetery located opposite the church.

Consider planning your trip to Sighişoara for late July to experience the city’s Festival of Medieval Arts and Crafts. This energetic 4-day event features numerous open-air concerts, traditional ceremonies, costume parades and craft displays, all designed to recreate the atmosphere of the city’s medieval period.

Sighişoara is well connected by train to Braşov, Bucharest, Budapest, Prague and Vienna. The train station is about 0.6 mile (1 kilometer) away from the Old City. Experience the historic charms and haunting legends of intriguing Sighişoara.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sighisoara - Cavaler

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sighisoara - Cavaler

4 out of 5
Strada Consiliul Europei 6, Sighisoara
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The price is NT$1,501 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
NT$1,501
NT$1,666 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sighisoara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Church of the Dominican Monastery and ...
7.8/10 Good! (211 reviews)
"We had a great time at the property. The staff from the reception from the cleaning staff were really nice and very hospitable. We also had the welcome cookie which was still warm and delicious. The property is very accessible to the old town area and just a few meters walk from good ..."

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Mercure Sighisoara Binderbubi - Hotel & Spa

Mercure Sighisoara Binderbubi - Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Nicolae Balcescu 8, Sighisoara
The price is NT$2,118 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
NT$2,118
NT$2,351 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sighisoara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sighisoara Citadel and Church on the ...
Mercure Sighisoara Binderbubi - Hotel & Spa
Hotel Korona

Hotel Korona

4 out of 5
Zaharia Boiu, 12, Sighisoara, MS
The price is NT$1,934 per night from Sep 19 to Sep 20
NT$1,934
NT$2,147 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sighisoara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tailors' Tower and Torture ...
Hotel Korona
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Casa Lily-Japanese Retreat

Casa Lily-Japanese Retreat

3.5 out of 5
Strada Dimitrie Cantemir, Sighisoara, Mures
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly villa in Sighisoara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Sighisoara Citadel and Church on ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"A slice of Japan in Romania . Friendly and helpful owner - the whole place is run and managed by the host couple. The kitchen was shared but was fully equipped and we were able to prepare meals. The outdoor and garden was relaxing and the view from the balcony great ."

Reviewed on 2022/5/10

Casa Lily-Japanese Retreat
Blue House Citadel Sighisoara

Blue House Citadel Sighisoara

4 out of 5
2 Strada Turnului, Sighisoara, MS
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Sighisoara. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Collection of Medieval Arms and ...
Blue House Citadel Sighisoara
Teo's Flat

Teo's Flat

3.5 out of 5
Strada Grivitei nr 4, scara 2, Sighisoara
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sighisoara. Enjoy free parking, room service, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Roman Catholic Church and History ...
Teo's Flat
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