You're Going to Love Sighisoara
This pastel-painted medieval jewel is Transylvania's tourist highlight, with its walls, UNESCO-protected old town, and craft stores. And it's also a magnet for horror fans, thanks to its associations with Vlad Tepes (better known as Vlad the Impaler).
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Sighisoara
1. The UNESCO-Protected Old Town
Sighisoara's citadel dates back to the 12th century and is a magical complex of churches, lanes, and winding stone staircases. It's also home to the fascinating Weapon Museum.
2. Get to Know the Model for Count Dracula
Vlad the Impaler ruled Transylvania for 20 years in the 15th century and defended his nation against the Turks. Later on, he became associated with the Dracula myth. See where he was born - the Vlad Dracul House in the citadel.
3. Attend the City's Fantastic Medieval Festival
The Middle Ages live on at Sighisoara's Medieval Festival. Held in July, the event sees live music, craft workshops, and plenty of chances to eat and drink.
4. Natural Beauty Is a Walk Away
Sighisoara is surrounded by beautiful hills and forests. Some of the most attractive can be found on the Breite Plateau, just an hour's walk from the citadel.
5. Visit Nearby Saxon Villages
Sighisoara is close to some incredible historical attractions. Chief among them is Biertan, a ridiculously picturesque hilltop village that is over 1,000 years old.
When to Visit Sighisoara
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Summer is the best time to visit, with festivals aplenty and fine weather for hiking, but spring and fall are also sublimely beautiful (and not too chilly).
How to Get to Sighisoara
Plane
Targu Mures (TGM) is the closest airport, around 30 miles to the north. Taxis from the airport cost around RON100. Buses take just over an hour and cost as little as RON5.
Train
Trains run from Bucharest and Vienna. From the capital, the journey takes 4 hours 30 minutes and costs about RON50.
Car
From Bucharest, take the A3 to Brasov, then the E60 to Sighisoara. If you are coming from Timisoara, take the A1.
Bus
MementoBus and Fany provide bus connections to Bucharest, at a cost of RON65.
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How to Get Around Sighisoara
Public Transportation
There are local buses to outlying neighborhoods, but for most purposes walking will do just fine.
Taxi
Expect taxis to cost around RON1.75 for the meter drop, followed by RON2.50 per mile.
Car
Local car rental choices include Rent a Car Sighisoara, where you can find packages for RON60 per day.
Where to Eat in Sighisoara
If you want really good food in Sighisoara, head to the restaurant in the Hotel Central Park, which spans the globe, or dine in the Casa Vlad Dracul - which has been turned into an excellent eatery, serving hearty Romanian, German, and French fare. Expect meals to cost around RON40-50.