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Sighisoara, Romania (May 2006)

Sighisoara is one of the seven walled citadels in Romania built in the 12th century by German craftsmen and merchants (known as Transylvanian Saxons). While not the biggest or richest, it is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Because it so exemplifies a perfectly intact medieval walled city, it has been listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Each year, a Medieval Festival takes place in the old citadel in July. Sighisoara boasts nine towers, cobblestone streets, burgher houses and ornate churches. It is also the birthplace of Vlad Dracula, also known as Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler), who inspired Bram Stoker's fictional creation, Count Dracula. Sighisoara is an historical treasure. A walk through Sighisoara’s medieval is like stepping back in time.
Sighisoara, Romania cover page.
Sighisoara, Romania cover page.		 Map of Romania with the star indicating Sighisoara.
Map of Romania with the star indicating Sighisoara.		 The 14th Century Clock Tower is the symbol of Sighisoara.
The 14th Century Clock Tower is the symbol of Sighisoara.		 The Clock Tower hosted the Community Council for more than 2 centuries.
The Clock Tower hosted the Community Council for more than 2 centuries.
Close-up of the Clock Tower.
Close-up of the Clock Tower.		 The house where Vlad Tepes was born in Sighisoara.
The house where Vlad Tepes was born in Sighisoara.		 Looking up at the Clock Tower from stairs leading down to the Lower Town.
Looking up at the Clock Tower from stairs leading down to the Lower Town.		 Another view looking up at the Clock Tower from stairs.
Another view looking up at the Clock Tower from stairs.
View of buildings in the Lower Town section of Sighisoara.
View of buildings in the Lower Town section of Sighisoara.		 More Lower Town buildings.
More Lower Town buildings.		 Typical Sighisoara Lower Town architecture.
Typical Sighisoara Lower Town architecture.		 A typical Sighisoara Lower Town house.
A typical Sighisoara Lower Town house.
A great view of the Lower Town from the Citadel above.
A great view of the Lower Town from the Citadel above.		 The Shoemaker's Tower with a tiled roof.
The Shoemaker's Tower with a tiled roof.		 View of a Sighisoara Cathedral.
View of a Sighisoara Cathedral.		 Public building in Sighisoara.
Public building in Sighisoara.
Another nice building next to a tower.
Another nice building next to a tower.		 The School Children Stairs. Originally, there were 300 steps, but, today, there are only 175!
The "School Children Stairs." Originally, there were 300 steps, but, today, there are only 175!		 Schoolhouse at the top of the School Children Stairs. Those kids could afford to skip gym!
Schoolhouse at the top of the "School Children Stairs." Those kids could afford to skip gym!		 A corner of the landmark Stag House.
A corner of the landmark "Stag House."
The other corner of the Stag House.
The other corner of the "Stag House."		 I ate at this oudoor restaurant that is attached to the Stag House.
I ate at this oudoor restaurant that is attached to the "Stag House."

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