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   Experience and enjoy the time in the most old and beautiful  place from Romania, at the Citadel Sighișoara, which dates since 12th century. It is  a unique masterpiece that still preserves  the medieval spirit. It was constructed by Saxon colonists, and was the place were Vlad Dracula was born. It stays like a clean window relating all the past and the glorious history of Transylvania. This magnific citadel was included in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. This citadel is beautified by nine towers, surrounded by cobbled streets, ornate churches that reflect the 16th century.

 
  During the home the citadel suffered many changes and was saved not in entirely. The wall that comprises the citadel runs for kilometers long and includes towers and bastions, serving as hunting points once. From 14 towers that were a defensive complex there are only nine left, and were named depending on the guild that were responsable for these towers. The most famous are the most strong and were kept by the most rich guilds, for example still exists the Tailors Tower, theTinmaker’s Tower, the Goldsmiths Tower and the Clock Tower that is the symbol of the city of Sighisoara. It was built in 14the century used to protect the main entrance of the citadel, decorated with a clock in 17 century, then was added a strange mechanism including wooden statues symbolizing the Roman gods. This significant tower was the home for a historic museum that was providing with work relating the Sighisoara’s past and history, including coins, weapons, a medieval pharmacy.
 
  Try to enjoy this unique experience and admire the dramatic beauty of the town. Every year there the town organizes a festival where famous artist play rock music and spend a lovely time. The majestic and charming atmosphere impress everybody creating a pleasant ambiance. Do not miss the opportunity to visit this fascinable place, surrounded by exquisite architecture and splendid styles.
 




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Citadel Sighișoara - Front view
Citadel Sighișoara - Front view

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Citadel Sighișoara - Overview
Citadel Sighișoara - Overview