Cristian’s guidebook
Neighborhoods

The medieval Lower Town is a charming area with colorful houses lining cobblestone streets, bounded by remnants of the former city walls, including the Tanners Tower and Gunpowder Tower. The Passage of Steps, a 13th-century complex of staircases and archways, leads to the Upper Town. The Gong Theater presents plays and puppet shows for children, while cozy eateries and midrange hotels are scattered around the area.
The Lower Town

The medieval Lower Town is a charming area with colorful houses lining cobblestone streets, bounded by remnants of the former city walls, including the Tanners Tower and Gunpowder Tower. The Passage of Steps, a 13th-century complex of staircases and archways, leads to the Upper Town. The Gong Theater presents plays and puppet shows for children, while cozy eateries and midrange hotels are scattered around the area.
Ringed by large sections of intact medieval wall, the Historic Center is famed for its elegant Germanic guild houses. The Council Tower offers city views, and the Passage of Steps, a 13th-century complex of stairs and arches linking the upper and lower towns, passes under the wrought-iron Bridge of Lies. On Piața Mare square, the Brukenthal Museum exhibits Romanian and European art in a baroque palace.
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Historic Center
Ringed by large sections of intact medieval wall, the Historic Center is famed for its elegant Germanic guild houses. The Council Tower offers city views, and the Passage of Steps, a 13th-century complex of stairs and arches linking the upper and lower towns, passes under the wrought-iron Bridge of Lies. On Piața Mare square, the Brukenthal Museum exhibits Romanian and European art in a baroque palace.
Food Scene
Ranking 1st place in Sibiu restaurants on TripAdvisor with delicious food and great service. Totally recommend 👌
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La Cuptor
7 9 MaiRanking 1st place in Sibiu restaurants on TripAdvisor with delicious food and great service. Totally recommend 👌
European Restaurant with many specialities from Portuguese cuisine. The best option if you would like seafood and fish dishes. Service is great too!
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Old Lisbon Sibiu
4 Strada Târgul PeșteluiEuropean Restaurant with many specialities from Portuguese cuisine. The best option if you would like seafood and fish dishes. Service is great too!
The best option if you would prefer traditional Romanian cuisine. The location is great too 👍
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Crama Sibiană
31 Piața MicăThe best option if you would prefer traditional Romanian cuisine. The location is great too 👍
Such a nice pub! Very warm and friendly atmosphere and tasty food. The view from their terrace is amazing.
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Cafe Wien
4 Piața Albert HuetSuch a nice pub! Very warm and friendly atmosphere and tasty food. The view from their terrace is amazing.
Very nice, warm and friendly atmosphere. Quick service and tasty food and on top of these is just around the corner 😋
Max - The Original
22 Strada OcneiVery nice, warm and friendly atmosphere. Quick service and tasty food and on top of these is just around the corner 😋
Lovely food and great service. Live piano music. Their terrace is next to the Bridge of Lies. Totally recommend 👌
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Atrium
16 Piața MicăLovely food and great service. Live piano music. Their terrace is next to the Bridge of Lies. Totally recommend 👌
Leisure and sports
Sibiu Public Bath
2 Strada Andrei ȘagunaSwimming pool with warm water, sauna, massage or gym under great services!
Located at only 30km distance from The Transylvanian Apartment, Paltinis is the oldest mountain ski resort in the country, founded in 1894 by the Transylvanian Carpathian Tourists Society and the mountain resort is situated at the highest altitude - 1442 meters. The best choice if you love to ski and snowboarding
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Păltiniș Ski Resort
Located at only 30km distance from The Transylvanian Apartment, Paltinis is the oldest mountain ski resort in the country, founded in 1894 by the Transylvanian Carpathian Tourists Society and the mountain resort is situated at the highest altitude - 1442 meters. The best choice if you love to ski and snowboarding
Sightseeing
Is the oldest museum in Romania including many art exibitions. You will also understand the Transylvanian history
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Iziko leNkqubo Brukenthal
4 - 5 Piața MareIs the oldest museum in Romania including many art exibitions. You will also understand the Transylvanian history
Legendary pedestrian bridge located in few steps away from The Transylvanian Apartment. It is the first cast iron bridge built in Romania
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Isibhakabhaka saseLies
Piața MicăLegendary pedestrian bridge located in few steps away from The Transylvanian Apartment. It is the first cast iron bridge built in Romania
Also known as Museum of the Traditional Folk Civilization is a must visit while in Sibiu
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I-ASTRA Museum
16 Strada Pădurea DumbravaAlso known as Museum of the Traditional Folk Civilization is a must visit while in Sibiu
The most famous Gothic-style church in Sibiu
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I-Cathedral Lutheran kaSaint Mary
FN Piața Albert HuetThe most famous Gothic-style church in Sibiu
At only 5 min walk from The Transylvanian Apartment, Big Square is Sibiu’s historical centre, where there are important historical monuments, many of which are part of the UNESCO patrimony.
Piața Mare
At only 5 min walk from The Transylvanian Apartment, Big Square is Sibiu’s historical centre, where there are important historical monuments, many of which are part of the UNESCO patrimony.
Is the second largest Orthodox Cathedral in Romania
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Ikhethidrali Yase-Orthodox Holy Trinity
33 Strada MitropolieiIs the second largest Orthodox Cathedral in Romania
Built in 12th century, is considered the most iconic building of Sibiu
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The Council Tower
1 Piața MicăBuilt in 12th century, is considered the most iconic building of Sibiu
Shopping
The biggest mall in Sibiu, not far away from The Transylvanian Apartment
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Promenada Mall Sibiu
1 Strada LectorThe biggest mall in Sibiu, not far away from The Transylvanian Apartment