The 10 Best Things to do in Sibiu County, Transylvania

January 19, 2022 Carley Gatson

Discover the best top things to do in Sibiu County, Romania including ASTRA Museum, Turnul Sfatului (The Tower of the Council), Orthodox Cathedral Holy Trinity, Big Square (Piata Mare), Le Lac Balea, Piaka Mica, Old Town, Bridge of Lies, Brukenthal National Museum, Castelul De Lut Valea Zanelor.
Restaurants in Sibiu County

1. ASTRA Museum

Nr. 16-20 Strada Padurea Dumbrava, Sibiu 550399 Romania +40 756 085 794 [email protected] http://www.muzeulastra.ro/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 913 reviews

ASTRA Museum

ASTRA Museum is the largest open air museum from Europe and the most complete (traditional architecture, crafts, events, exhibitions a.s.o.), more than 10 km alleys and over 400 buildings of wood, stone, brick reconstructed in the museum to illustrate the everyday/ daily life of the ancestors who lived in villages of Romania. Diversity, multicultural and tradition preserved and relived in The Open Air Museum from Dumbrava Forest are the main assets of the ASTRA Museum.

Reviewed By aurelia2015905 - Bucharest, Romania

In the immediate vicinity of Sibiu in the middle of nature on a veryy large area you can enjoy visiting over 400 houses, household annexes, techinical instalations and 2 church of our national culture and civilization. An amazing place of romanian traditions.

2. Turnul Sfatului (The Tower of the Council)

Piata Mica 1, Sibiu 550182 Romania +40 359 407 235 http://transfagarasan.travel/ghid/locatie/turnul-sfatului-sibiu/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 487 reviews

Turnul Sfatului (The Tower of the Council)

Reviewed By charliesU224AJ - Victoria, Australia

Well worth the climb to the top for the views. And the late 1400's clock mechanism on the 6th floor was interesting.

3. Orthodox Cathedral Holy Trinity

Strada Mitropoliei 33, Sibiu 550179 Romania http://transfagarasan.travel/ghid/locatie/catedrala-mitropolitana-sfanta-treime/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 240 reviews

Orthodox Cathedral Holy Trinity

This is the second largest Orthodox Cathedral in Romania.

Reviewed By Honisoiquimalypense - Derby, United Kingdom

This is quite an impressive building from outside with its red and yellow striped brick work - very Byzantine in appearance. It was apparently modelled on the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and is the seat of the Romania Orthodox Archbishop of Sibiu. Although the outside is quite magnificent in its own way - the inside is fabulous - ornately decorated and painted with a great altar. This is the umber one attraction in Sibiu, in my opinion.

4. Big Square (Piata Mare)

Piata Mare 1, Sibiu 550163 Romania +40 269 216 854 http://transfagarasan.travel/ghid/locatie/piata-mare-din-sibiu/
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4.5 based on 1,349 reviews

Big Square (Piata Mare)

Big Square is Sibiu’s historical centre, where there are important historical monuments, many of which are part of the UNESCO patrimony.

Reviewed By LolaGo1 - Washington DC, United States

It is a big Square where one can SEE and DO a lot of activities here: Visit Churches, Museums and other Attractions; Eat at restaurants and Coffee Shops; Shop at some stores; Relax and enjoy the ambience, Take selfies and other pictures, etc. Recommended to start your visit of Sibiu here!

5. Le Lac Balea

Fagaras Mountains Romania
Excellent
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4.5 based on 255 reviews

Le Lac Balea

Reviewed By Zvstn - Tel Aviv, Israel

Amazing breathtaking views especially when the area is covered with a snow. Not to be missed if you visit the area.

6. Piaka Mica

Piaka Mica, Sibiu 550182 Romania
Excellent
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4.5 based on 295 reviews

Piaka Mica

Reviewed By Tiberiu_Baranyi - Timisoara, Romania

Another iconic place in Sibiu is the "Piata Mica" or Small square if you like. It is right next to the Big square and you can walk here from right under the townconcil tower (tell you about it in another review). As its name is stating is kind of small - but it is actually not that small but since there are a lot of parking spots around it - yes you can come with the car and park in the small square - not free so don't forget to pay your parking ticket. To mention a few points of interest: - the ASTRA museum - Bridge of Lies - Town Council Tower. - easy access to the Huet square - restaurants and cafes So for sure it is definitely worth it to include this place in your tour of Sibiu city - would be nice for you to take a guided tour of the place so you get the most out of your visit. Also check out the pastries, restaurants and cafes in the square - so you have everything needed at your convenience. Overall is one of the landmarks to hat you meed to visit when in Sibiu - enjoy!

7. Old Town

Sibiu Romania
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4.5 based on 335 reviews

Old Town

Reviewed By zafiriszafiropoulos - Athens, Greece

Very beautiful old city well preserved. We enjoyed our walk there with many medeval buildings. Many cafes and restaurants also, especially during summer season, on February, our last visit, many of them were closed.

8. Bridge of Lies

Piata Mica 1, Sibiu 550182 Romania http://transfagarasan.travel/ghid/locatie/podul-minciunilor/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 833 reviews

Bridge of Lies

Reviewed By RHtravels - Rocky Hill, United States

This is a great place to stop for a few photos while sightseeing and then use the stairs to get to the lower town.

9. Brukenthal National Museum

Piata Mare 5, Sibiu 550163 Romania +40 269 217 991 [email protected] http://transfagarasan.travel/ghid/locatie/muzeul-brukenthal/
Excellent
45%
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4.0 based on 383 reviews

Brukenthal National Museum

Reviewed By Z5415PLelenat

The first museum in Europe! Wonderful location, affordable price, hosts importat pieces of art from European and Romanian culture

10. Castelul De Lut Valea Zanelor

Zona Turistica Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor, Porumbacu de Sus 557192 Romania +40 721 298 207 http://www.valeazanelor.ro/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 105 reviews

Castelul De Lut Valea Zanelor

Reviewed By Viorel_25 - Sibiu, Romania

The place is beautiful, it emits positive energies. In front of the castle passes a river with clear water, everything is well thought out, designed in perfect harmony with nature. The castle is not visited inside, it can only be climbed in a tower. There is an outdoor terrace area with cooked or grilled food. The price of a ticket is 5 lei / person (over 3 years). Parking is also paid 5 lei / car. Outside the property there is a street trade area with souvenirs and food, another terrace serving tasty pies or wood-fired pizza.

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