2. About Sibiu… As we all know, Sibiu is situated in the Southern As we all know, Sibiu is situated in the Southern part of Transylvania. Sibiu is one of the most important economical, Sibiu is one of the most important economical, and most of all, cultural cities in Transylvania. Because of the marvellous architecture that Because of the marvellous architecture that decorates almost the entire city and also due to the numerous cultural festivals that take place here every year, in 2007 Sibiu received the title of “European Capital of Culture”.

3. To learn more about Sibiu we are going to show you a few tourist attractions of the city…

4. The Fortifications and the old fortress “Cibinum “ Cibinum was the name of the old fortress which Cibinum was the name of the old fortress which was documentary testified in 1191. It was one of the most important Hungarian colonies ever set in Transylvania, and the city itself had very strong walls as protection, which had always impressed the enemies, especially the Turkish who named the fortress The Red City. Most of the surrounding walls have been Most of the surrounding walls have been demolished because the city had to be extended, the remaining walls being kept today as an architectural monument.

5. The Evangelical Church It is situated next to The Brukenthal Highschool, It is situated next to The Brukenthal Highschool, not too far away from “The Large Square”. It is a beautiful gothic building at first destined It is a beautiful gothic building at first destined to be a basilica, whose erection ended in 1520. Its tower is almost 74 meters high and it is one of the tallest buildings in Transylvania.

6. The Orthodox Cathedral “The Holy Trinity” It was built between 1902 and 1906, in place of It was built between 1902 and 1906, in place of a Greek episcopal church from 1778.This church is a smaller copy of “Saint Sophia Church” from Constantinopole. The inside of the church is decorated with The inside of the church is decorated with beautiful religious paintings that belong to artists like Octavian Smigelschi, Arthur Coulin, Ioan Köber etc.

7. The Liar’s Bridge It is the first metallic bridge built in Romania. Its construction was finished in 1859 and today the bridge represents a symbol of the city. It is the first metallic bridge built in Romania. Its construction was finished in 1859 and today the bridge represents a symbol of the city. This metallic bridge was built in place of an old wooden bridge, from which the present one borrowed its name. This metallic bridge was built in place of an old wooden bridge, from which the present one borrowed its name. It is said that the bridge inspired many legends, such as if you tell a lie when you cross this bridge, it will fall. It is said that the bridge inspired many legends, such as if you tell a lie when you cross this bridge, it will fall.

8. The Large Square This is the heart of the historical center of Sibiu. This is the heart of the historical center of Sibiu. Dated from 1366, it was first mentioned as a cereal market in 1411. Starting from the 16 th century, it became the Starting from the 16 th century, it became the center of the old castle. Throughout the years it received many names like Grosser Platz, King Ferdinand Square, the communists named it Republican Square, but after 1990 it received its original name back. The Southern part of the square is declared to be an architectural monument due to its unique medieval style.

9. The Small Square …or The Small Ring was built during the 14 th and the 16 th centuries and it was the old trading post the 16 th centuries and it was the old trading post of the city. The square is divided into two by The Liar’s Bridge, The square is divided into two by The Liar’s Bridge, together with Ocnei Street. On either side of the bridge there are two historical monuments: to the left there is The Luxembourg House, and to the right - The House Of Arts.

10. The Huet Square It is one of the three main squares of Sibiu, It is one of the three main squares of Sibiu, together with The Large Square and The Small Square, all three of them connected with each other through small streets or passage ways. Most of the buildings in this area have a Most of the buildings in this area have a gothic architecture. On the West side of the square lies the On the West side of the square lies the Brukenthal Highschool, which was also built in place of a former 14th century school.

11. ‘”Under the Alders” Park This park is a small forest. It is one of This park is a small forest. It is one of the oldest parks in Romania, this project being started in 1856. Today this park has a surface of 22 hectares and here grow 68 species of trees some of which are brought from Japan, China, North America. The oldest of these trees are 150. Today this park has a surface of 22 hectares and here grow 68 species of trees some of which are brought from Japan, China, North America. The oldest of these trees are 150. This park was created with the aim of being a recreation place among the many surrounding buildings.

12. The Astra Museum It is considered to be one of the largest It is considered to be one of the largest open air museums in Romania and South-Eastern Europe. This museum lies in Dumbrava Forest, 4 kilometres away from Sibiu. It is 96 hectares large, being created during 1905 – 1950 and opened to the public in 1967. This museum presents the Romanian village This museum presents the Romanian village theme through the many monuments brought here like mills, a small Romanian village church, the old craftsmen workshop and other buildings.

13. We hope you enjoyed this virtual We hope you enjoyed this virtual tour of Sibiu The team of guides: Stefan Alina Dumitru Ramona Iliescu Ion Pehoiu Ionela Dobrin Cristina Dobrin Cristina