Sighișoara, Medieval citadel in Mureș County, Romania
The historic town consists of two distinct areas: a fortified citadel atop a hill and a lower settlement along the Târnava Mare River.
Transylvanian Saxon craftsmen and merchants established the settlement in the 12th century, receiving official city status from Hungarian authorities in 1367.
The Clock Tower Museum displays regional artifacts across multiple floors, presenting medieval weapons, furniture, and traditional craftwork from different historical periods.
The local train station connects Sighișoara with major Romanian cities, while nearby airports in Târgu Mureș and Sibiu provide international access.
Nine preserved watchtowers, each managed by different medieval guilds, form part of the original fourteen defensive structures surrounding the citadel.
Location: Mureș County
Capital city: Sighișoara
Elevation above the sea: 380 m
Address: Piața Muzeului Nr. 7, Sighişoara 545 400, Jud. Mureş, ROMÂNIA 545400
Phone: +40265771280
Email: primaria@sighisoara.org.ro
Website: https://primariasighisoara.ro
GPS coordinates: 46.21694,24.79111
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
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