- Big Square (Piata Mare) - The postcard image of Sibiu, the Large Square is the biggest of all the historical spaces in the Upper Town. Today, the Large Square is an open-air exhibition of fine Baroque-style monuments like the must-visit Brukenthal Museum and many more aristocratic residences from the past centuries.
The space of the Square is also representative of the religious diversity of Sibiu that once meant powerful churches fighting for domination.
- Piaka Mica - The second fortification line from the Upper Town incorporated what we call today the Small Square, the place where Lower Town merchants sold their good in the medieval centuries. Some of the monuments here conserve even today the typical gallery architecture of the merchant houses.
- Huet Square - Step on the famous Liars’ Bridge to reach the next attraction of the itinerary: Huet Square.
The oldest part of the Upper Tower and the place of the first fortification system, Huet Square is dominated by the Evangelical Church, an imposing monument built during several centuries, the legacy of the German colonist who founded Sibiu centuries ago.
- Citadel Park of Sibiu - One of the iconic places of Sibiu, this part of the Upper Town preserves centuries-old defensive towers equipped for artillery fights. It’s part of the last fortification system built to protect the city.
- Strada Nicolae Balcescu - The main walking street of Sibiu, ending up in the Big Square.
- Centrul Istoric - Old streets and churches
Walk on some of the oldest streets in the city, discovering many old and interesting monuments. Not to mention, more of the old religious monuments in Sibiu: Ursulinelor Church, the Orthodox Cathedral and the Catholic Church.
- Professional guide
- Private tour or small-group tour
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Embark on a walking tour of three hours to unravel the intriguing history of Sibiu. The journey covers the Old Town’s three representative plazas, the relics of the city walls, and cutting-edge churches and monuments.
The expedition unfolds the historical incidents in chronological sequence, it commences with the close of the 12th century when the town was established by the German inhabitants, referred to as Transylvanian Saxons, who migrated to this segment of the region.
Opt for this tour if you are a inquisitive explorer wanting to utilize your time in Sibiu to the fullest.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.