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Sibiu, or Hermannstadt as it was known, was the grandest of the seven walled cities built by Saxon settlers in Transylvania during the twelfth century. The others were: Brașov (Kronstadt), Bistrita (Bistritz), Cluj (Klausenburg), Medias (Mediasch), Sebes (Mühlbach) and Sighișoara (Schässburg). The big question most visitors planning a trip around Romania ask is, "Out of Brașov, Sighișoara and Sibiu, which is the best?" The guide books seem to favour Brașov and Sighișoara, but nearly everyone I have ever asked this question, be they Romanian or foreign, has unhesitatingly answered, "Sibiu". And I would agree: Sibiu is simply the best of them all. |
Sibiu has always been the cultural centre of Transylvania. During the nineteenth century Franz Liszt, Johan Strauss, Johannes Brahms, and Richard Strauss all played here. The city was chosen to be the 2007 European Capital of Culture. |  | |
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planxty Thu Jul 2, 2009 16:48 UTC
Ian, what an interesting and well-constructed Sibiu page, very useful. fergy. | timada Fri Nov 21, 2008 20:29 UTC
Really enjoyed to read your pages about Sibiu . I used to go there on my holidays when I was in high school ! | SLLiew Tue Dec 25, 2007 04:03 UTC
Great page of Sibiu. Interesting wall with eyes :) Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Cheers, SL :) | Mariajoy Tue Dec 4, 2007 19:10 UTC
Beautiful photos! |
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