Fairy-tale Transylvania

Houses with “eyes” in their roofs, cobbled squares and the Carpathians on the horizon. From Sibiu — the Transfăgărășan road and medieval Saxon villages.

👀 What to see

• The Large Square and the Bridge of Lies
• The Transfăgărășan highway (in summer)
• The fortified church of Biertan

🍽 What to taste

• Sarmale and papanași
• Transylvanian pălincă

⚓ Quiet spot

The Saxon villages around — as if time has stood still.

💡 Fun facts

• Sibiu was a European Capital of Culture in 2007.
• The houses here have "eyes" — narrow roof dormers that seem to watch passers-by.
• The Bridge of Lies (1859) is the first cast-iron bridge in Romania.

🗓 Best time: in May, in June, in July, in August, in September, in December