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Tour of Sibiu from Brasov
Tour ID:
1029
Tour Theme:
Sightseeing Guided City Tours and Day Trips
Regions:
Transylvania, Brasov
Duration:
1 Day: 8 hours approx. |
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Introduction:
On this private full day tour from Brasov your English-Speaking guide will take
you to the medieval town of Sibiu. Sibiu is one of the most important fortified
villages in Transylvania, it has never been conquered. Sibiu is one of the most
visited towns by tourists in Romania. It is set in a valley amongst the
mountains with a beautiful setting. The historic centre itself was declared by
UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 2004. It is reminiscent of medieval towns in
Germany such as Nuremburg. It
is scheduled to be announced as the
"European Capital of Culture" in 2007, together
with Luxemburg.
Your private guide will take you on a walk through the historic quarter.
Including the upper and lower portions of the town. The
picturesque streets have kept the same appearance for the past 500 years.
The stairs passage connecting the 2 levels are straight out of the middle ages.
The large square is the centre of the town; see such monuments as the Council Tower
(the gate to the town), Brukenthal Palace, Catholic Church, Goldsmiths Square,
and other architectural monuments with well preserved medieval styles.
The
European Capital of Culture in 2007!!!
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