Council tower of sibiu, Medieval tower in Sibiu, Romania
The Council Tower rises 54 meters high between the Great Square and Small Square, featuring a cone-shaped roof and an astronomical clock.
Built in the 13th century as part of the city fortifications, the structure served as a guard post and grain storage facility throughout medieval times.
The tower contains exhibition spaces that display regional art collections and historical artifacts, reflecting the Saxon and Romanian heritage of Sibiu.
Visitors can climb the internal staircase to reach the observation platform, which provides views of the old town and the Carpathian Mountains.
The tower houses a complex 17th-century astronomical clock that displays time, moon phases, and positions of celestial bodies through multiple dials.
Location: Sibiu
GPS coordinates: 45.79758,24.15227
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
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