What to do and see in Central Romania, Transylvania: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

July 24, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Discover the best top things to do in Central Romania, Romania including Art & Crafts, Petry Museum and Workshop, Rope Street Museum, The Dracula Investigation, Turnul Sfatului (The Tower of the Council), Sf. Nicolae Church (Saint Nicholas), Sighisoara Clock Tower, Lutheran Evangelical Cathedral & Tower, Orthodox Cathedral Holy Trinity, Pivnita lui Teo - Teo's Cellar.
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1. Art & Crafts

P-Ta Cetatii Nr. 8 House on the Rock, Sighisoara 545400 Romania +40 745 853 109 [email protected] http://www.obiectetraditionale.ro
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5.0 based on 234 reviews

Art & Crafts

Hello, My name is Mark Tudose and few years ago I have start "Art & Crafts" in Sighisoara. At first I have made a local artist gallery with handmade products around Sighisoara. I do the wood part in the gallery. In time we developed more opening a museum section for our gallery with pieces made of wood about 50 years ago. This year is for the first time when we will open this museum part for our customers. So, feel free to visit us and let me know your opinion. I really think that the only way for a craft it comes with the story behind. I hope you will like our stories.

Reviewed By mirunavrn - Bucharest, Romania

This souvenir shop in the historical center has various products made by local craftsmen: from wooden carved spoons and hand painted Christian icons to handmade magnets showing the most iconic attractions of the city. The owner is very polite and hospitable, even gives more details about the products and the stories behind them.

2. Petry Museum and Workshop

Pasajul Scaricica nr.1, Targu Mures 540040 Romania +40 735 206 265 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Petry Museum and Workshop

3. Rope Street Museum

Strada Cerbului 13, Brasov 500015 Romania +40 731 909 999 http://www.ropestreet.com
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Rope Street Museum

Discover the untold stories and legends of Brasov. We are inviting you to visit our permanent photo exhibition of Brasov, surrounding castles and churches. The unique city miniatures that shows our city architecture from old times. You can take a coffee break in our souvenir shop where you can find unique items made by local artists. Free WI-FI, free city map is included in the entry price.

Reviewed By Dzeikob - Kaunas, Lithuania

Small, but interesting and high quality. Here you can find all information and legends about Rope street, alike here is cozy coffee house.

4. The Dracula Investigation

Scolii 12, Sighisoara 545400 Romania +40 729 133 750 http://www.draculainvestigation.ro
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5.0 based on 203 reviews

The Dracula Investigation

Who hasn’t heard of the (in)famous Dracula? Vampire or ruler, known near and far for his cruelty. Here, at The Dracula Investigation, you will learn that this story also starts with a simple human being like you and me. A person with feelings, a traumatized kid - allow us to present you the real Vlad Dracula - the son, brother, warrior. Inside, in 5 rooms Vlad himself will tell you his life story. You will get to see animations, sculptures and light/ shadow effects. We invite you to travel back in time with us to get to know Dracula’s human, real and often hidden part.

Reviewed By 350kingak

An original idea presenting the life of Vlad Țepeş (the Impaler) in an interactive way with videos, sculptures and audio, creating an adequate atmosphere for his life story.

5. 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/
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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.

6. Sf. Nicolae Church (Saint Nicholas)

Piata Unirii 1, Brasov 500123 Romania http://www.aboutromania.com/brasov28.html
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4.5 based on 231 reviews

Sf. Nicolae Church (Saint Nicholas)

Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada

St. Nicholas is more than a church. It is an Orthodox Cathedral as well as a Museum Complex as it also represents the First Romanian School, taught in Romanian in times where schooling was regarded as a luxury and subjects were mostly presented in French, German or Latin. St. Nicholas is an amazingly beautiful monument in itself and while in Brasov, I highly recommend stopping for a visit.

7. Sighisoara Clock Tower

Strada Turnului, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
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4.5 based on 909 reviews

Sighisoara Clock Tower

Reviewed By mirunavrn - Bucharest, Romania

The Clock Tower is emblematic for the city. It is currently housing the History Museum of Sighisoara, where visitors can learn about the history of the city and see various well preserved objects and artifacts from different centuries. You can also go up and have an overview of the city.

8. Lutheran Evangelical Cathedral & Tower

Piata Huet, Sibiu 550182 Romania +40 269 211 203 http://transfagarasan.travel/ghid/locatie/catedrala-evanghelica/
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4.5 based on 412 reviews

Lutheran Evangelical Cathedral & Tower

Reviewed By sricu1 - Tel Aviv, Israel

The cathedral was built in 1520 on the building of a 12th century Romanesque church. In the foreground stands the statue of George Daniel Tautz, Bishop of Sibiu from 1899. The cathedral is Gothic-style and has five towers, the highest of which is 73 meters high and is seen from almost everywhere in the city The eastern wall of the church is covered with a huge painting (more than 9 meters high), painted by the painter "Rosano" in 1445, showing the crucifixion of Jesus. The largest organ in all of Southeastern Europe, located in the Baroque style dating from 1671, has six thousand pipes and in the summer months of June-September, there are concerts for organ organisms on Wednesdays.

9. Orthodox Cathedral Holy Trinity

Strada Mitropoliei 33, Sibiu 550179 Romania http://transfagarasan.travel/ghid/locatie/catedrala-mitropolitana-sfanta-treime/
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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.

10. Pivnita lui Teo - Teo's Cellar

Str. Scolii nr.14, Sighisoara 545400 Romania +40 722 496 263 [email protected] http://www.delateo.ro
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Pivnita lui Teo - Teo's Cellar

At Teo’s 500-year-old cellar you can taste, enjoy and buy different sorts of local alcoholic beverages such as brandies and liquoirs. Among those several have received different prizes for their outstanding quality at national and international fairs. Our family has been producing these beverages for the past 200 years following traditional recipes perfected by local Saxons for centuries from the local area, also known as Tarnava Valley. Our brandy is kept in oak barrels for at least 3 years.

Reviewed By HealdGreenForever - Slovakia, null

We spent a very pleasant 2 hours in Teo's cellar and in his company. What can we say? As a couple who very regularly go wine-tasting, we can confirm that his wines are delicious, his award-winning cognac is fabulous, and his fruit liquors and brandies are superb! If we were to revisit Sighisoara, we'd happily stay in Teo's accommodation next time.

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