Sibiu - Bohemian Atmosphere Behind Medieval Walls

"I wandered everywhere, through cities and countries wide. 

And everywhere I went, the world was on my side."

Roman Payne

Sibiu - Wandering through the Streets of the Town

The hidden alleys that whisper of secrets to be found, 

the charm of the village architecture...

Sibiu - Strolling

Sibiu is a pedestrian-friendly city with two easily accessible levels: 

the Upper town, home to most of Sibiu's historic sights, 

and the Lower town, lined with colorful houses on cobblestone streets 

and bounded by imposing city walls and defense towers overlooking the river Cibin.

Sibiu - The Main Square

Soaking up some sun in the Main Square...

Every medieval city has one: a large council square. 

Sit down at one of the many terraces for a refreshing lemonade or admire the beautiful buildings up-close by walking all around it. 

In the summer many activities are organized here, such as concerts, festivals and even sporting events.

Sibiu - Beneath the Alder Trees

Just 10 minutes away from the famous and bustling Grand Square of the former European Capital of Culture, 

there is a beautiful green grove, which although is called ‘park’, it is rather a real forest arranged in the middle of town.

With a surface of 22 hectares, the ‘Sub Arini’ (Beneath the Alder Trees) Park, 

one of the largest and oldest parks in Romania, was established in 1856. 

Engineer Wolfgang Seifried was responsible for the development and management of works. 

In the following year the making of the two main alleys began, 

along the former channel of the Swimming school and of the Sevis brook. 

At the same time the planting of the perimeter was done, with different species of trees: pine, linden and, of course, alder.

Since 1979, the park becomes a real botanical garden, 

the main alleys being paved, and massive works of planting and landscaping being executed.

Sibiu - The Citadel Park

This is the first park in Sibiu. 

The Promenade was arranged for the first time in 1791, 

filling the space previously occupied by moats and lakes outside the southern wall of the city. 

Later was called "The Disabled Promenade." 

Current arrangement of the park, like an alley along the remaining fortified walls, dates from 1928.