Scholars' Stairs, Medieval covered stairs in Sighișoara, Romania.
The Scholars' Stairs consists of 174 wooden steps leading up from the fortress center to St. Nicholas Church at the hilltop.
Built in 1642, these stairs provided a sheltered passage for students and teachers traveling between the town center and the 15th-century school.
The covered stairway design reflects the practical needs of the medieval Saxon community, ensuring safe passage during winter months.
The stairs remain an important pedestrian connection between the lower and upper sections of the citadel, used daily by residents and visitors.
Musicians regularly gather near these wooden stairs, filling the covered passage with acoustic performances that echo through the structure.
Location: Sighișoara
Location: Mureș County
Address: Str. Școlii f.n., municipiul Sighișoara
GPS coordinates: 46.21883,24.79151
Latest update: March 17, 2025 16:44
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