Sibiu City
Location:
Sibiu, the capital of Sibiu County is situated in the central part of Romania, approximately in county’s middle side.
Area/Surface:
121.64 km²
Population:
153.000 people
Calling code:
+4 0269 or 0369
How to get here:
By car:
North-West entry: follow the European road E81 (DN1) from Ukraine – Satu Mare – Zalău – Cluj Napoca – Turda – Alba Iulia – Sebeș.
West entry: follow the European road E68 (DN7) from Hungary – Arad – Deva – Sebeș or A1 highway from Deva.
South-East entry: follow the European road E81 (DN7) from Constanța – Bucharest – Pitești – Râmnicu Vâlcea.
East entry: follow the European road E68 (DN1) from Brașov – Făgăraș.
North entry: follow the National road DN14 from Sighișoara – Mediaș.
Because it’s situated in centre of the country, the access is very easy from any point of Romania.
By train:
City is an important railway junction of Romania and the main railway routes that cross Sibiu are:
Sibiu – Sebeș – Simeria – Deva – Lugoj – Timișoara
SB – Sebeș – Alba Iulia – Teiuș – Războieni – Luduș – Iernut – Târgu Mureș
Sibiu – Râmnicu Vâlcea – Caracal – Craiova – Târgu Jiu
SB – Făgăraș – Brașov – Ploiești – Bucharest
Sibiu – Copșa Mică – Mediaș
Râmnicu Vâlcea – Sibiu – Alba Iulia – Aiud – Câmpia Turzii – Cluj Napoca
Brașov – Sibiu – Deva – Arad – Curtici
Timișoara – Lugoj – Deva – Sibiu – Făgăraș – Brașov – Ploiești – Bucharest
SB – Râmnicu Vâlcea – Craiova
Sibiu – Podu Olt and others.
By plane:
Sibiu City has an international airport, called Sibiu International Airport with daily or weekly flights towards or from Bucharest, Munchen, Stuttgart, Tunis, Antalya or Vienna. Tourists can also choose to arrive on “Avram Iancu” International Airport from Cluj Napoca (160 km) or on Timișoara International Airport (270 km).
Foundation year:
20th December 1191 called Cibinium. It became a city in 1366.
When to go:
The best period to visit Sibiu City is between April and September-October. Beside these months the weather can be freakish and cold, with many days rich in rainfall. But starting with spring, the weather begins to warm-up and tourists start to arrive. The beautiful weather lasts at least 7 months a year, so the positive temperatures will attract tourists in the area. The city can be visited also during winter and can be a good starting point towards the mountain resorts from Southern Carpathians during winter.
Sibiu City
Relief, climate, rivers and lakes of Sibiu City:
Sibiu City is situated in the south part of Transylvania’s historical region, in a low depression relief area represented by Sibiu or Cibinului Depression. This gorgeous area is very close to the Southern Carpathians (Fagaras, Cindrel and Lotrului Mountains are the nearest) in the south part and to the Transylvanian Plateau (Tarnavelor Plateau) in the north part. The average altitude is 415 m height. The climate from Sibiu City is temperate-continental, constant, with influences from the Southern Carpathians. Summers are hot, but shorter than in other areas of the country due to the higher elevation and winters are cold and a bit longer. The annual average of the temperature is 8-9° C and the annual rainfall of 650-700 mm. Sibiu City is crossed by Cibin River where and the Orlat, Racovita and Avrig Lakes are relatively close.
History, tourist attractions and objectives and what to do:
Properly, Sibiu City was chosen as European Cultural Capital in 2007. This city with a medieval aspect is one of the most beautiful cities from the country. Hardly you can find in Romania another city with a rich history and culture like this one. Known in the past as Hermannstadt, today Sibiu kept many of the historical monuments, statues and buildings since 500-600 years ago. City’s heart and also a good starting point to visit the city, is represented by the beautiful (Piata Mare) Great Plaza. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com)
From here you can visit the imposing museums like Brukenthal Museum, a symbol of the city, Sibiu’s parks and plazas or you can walk on one of the medieval streets full of history. Sibiu City is known as Transylvania’s Medieval Capital and this is because it was Transylvania’s Capital for almost 100 years between 1692 and 1791. It’s also the city with the largest German population from Romania, till 1930 Germans representing the majority in Sibiu. Anyway, Romanian population began to increase only after the 2nd World War.
Tourism and tourist attractions and objectives close by Sibiu City:
Economically and touristically, Sibiu is a flourishing city. However, the industry remains the main economical sector, followed by commerce and tourism. Fortunately, due to its various attractions and tourist objectives, Sibiu County‘s capital annually attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists. Even if the tourist heart of the county is represented by this amazing city, it shouldn’t be neglected the other symbols from the area. Medias City is also a historic city situated in Transylvania’s heart and also two of the most beautiful fortified monasteries from Transylvania in Biertan and Richis. These shouldn’t be missed if you are in the area, but neither the beautiful Olt Country between the Olt River and Southern Carphatians.
More on tourist attractions and objectives:
For sure that Sibiu County and its capital don’t lack of tourist attractions and objectives and anyone who gets here and stay for minimum 4-5 days, won’t regret. If you have one more day left, make a trip on the famous and picturesque scenic road “Transfagarasan” which will take you to one of the most beautiful glacial lakes from the Southern Carphatians, Balea Lake where also an Ice Hotel awaits you. Visit Sibiu City and its surroundings!
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Sibiu Tourist Objectives
Museums:
Brukenthal National Museum
History Museum
Astra Traditional Folk Civilization Museum (Village Museum)
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Memorial Houses:
“Octavian Goga” Memorial house (Rășinari)
“Emil Cioran” Memorial house (Rășinari)
“Stephen Ludwig Roth” Memorial house (Mediaș)
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Theaters, operas and other buildings of cultural and musical interest:
“Radu Stanca” National Theatre
Ballet Theatre
State Philarmonic Orchestra
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Castles, citadels and old buildings:
Sibiu Citadel
Staircase Tower
Lies Bridge
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Churches and monasteries:
Evangelical Cathedral
Orthodox Cathedral
“Johanniskirche” Evangelical Church
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Palaces, monuments and statues:
Brukenthal Palace
Teutsch’s Monument
Ioan Nepomuk’s Statue
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Parks and Markets/Plazas:
The Great Plaza
Albert Huet Plaza
Theatre Park
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Other tourist objectives and attractions:
Bălcescu Footpath
The Fountain (SubArini Park)
Zoo Garden
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