Weekend Guide · Romania
Weekend in Sighișoara
Sighișoara — a UNESCO-listed medieval town, known as the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) and one of Europe’s best-preserved inhabited citadels..
2 days recommended Sighișoara, Romania
Day 1
Arrive & Explore Sighișoara
Clock Tower
A 14th-century tower offering panoramic views over the colorful old town
Vlad Dracul House
The birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, now a restaurant and museum dedicated to local history
Covered Staircase
A historic wooden staircase leading to the Church on the Hill and old school buildings
Day 2
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Sighișoara Citadel Walls & Towers
The fortified medieval citadel, with nine surviving guild towers, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved fortified towns in Europe
Local Tips
- 1Romania is one of the most affordable countries in the EU.
- 2Romania is very safe, with low rates of violent crime — often rated safer than many Western European countries.