Medieval towns

The purpose of the Romanian medieval towns is to showcase the role they had upon the history of the country. From the most impressive to the most secretive, from traditional to cultural sites, every tourist will discover great spots to esteem. Have a closer look at some great cities in Romania where urbanism will have to wait a bit longer, since tradition and culture are still highly appreciated.

The very first and most famous medieval town is Brasov. Mostly recognized because of its closeness to Bucegi Mountains, Brasov’s history still manages to impress tourists worldwide. Almost the entire architecture of the city reminds of the renaissance constructions and the gothic designs. The surroundings, the streets, and even the people are still maintaining that vibe of old fashion and medieval persuasion. Around the city, the most important attractions that actually make foreigners feel the cultural touch, are the Black Church and the main square, although the streets, the people and the rest of the city are also worth being visited.

Moving forward, another attractive and prominent medial town in Romania is Sighisoara, which is quite an unsual location as well. Having to climb to get to the top, the entire city is like a huge maze full of feudal buildings, old churches and ancient monuments. For tourists, it’s certainly tempting to visit the Church on the Hill, Biertan fortification and the Venetia House among many other attractions.

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Sibiu, the 3rd medieval town and most attention-grabbing city in Romania was recently named The European Capital of Cultural, which makes it a landmark of Romania in terms of medieval buildings and ancient surroundings. Its entire landscape is pure art, while for vacationers walking around the location is like existing hundreds of years ago, due to the monumental architecture of the surroundings.

Romania has so many places to show off; all medieval towns are just a small part of its tremendous architecture. If you’re looking to find out more about the cities decide to visit Cluj-Napoca as well, a beautiful Dacian settlement and one of the country’s most dazzling cities. Furthermore, Bistrita, Medias and Sebes are great medieval cities worth mentioning, because they feature fantastic attractions and alluring sights to appreciate.

All medieval towns in Romania are amazing because they still feature just a little bit from the past of the country. Castles, fortifications, ruins and stunning architecture are exactly what tourists are looking for when visiting a feudal town in Romania.

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