Sibiu is situated near the geographical center of Romania.

Set in the Cibin Depression, the city is about 20 km from the Fgra Mountains, 12 km from the Cibin Mountains, and about 15 km from the Lotrului Mountains

 Sibiu's climate is temperatecontinental with average temperatures of 8 to 9C, and there are about 120 days of hard frost annually .

Transport

: Sibiu is easily accessible from Bucharest: By plane (45 minutes), By train (approximately 5 /2 hours) and Car - approximately 4 /2 hours.

Transport

Noodle Soup (Supa cu Taitei) Local Cuisine: Meat Soup with Taragon (Ciorba de Porc cu Tarhon) Pork sirloin Sibiu Style (Muschi de porc Sibian) Shepherd's Cheese Polenta (Bulz Ciobanesc) Grilled Lamb Pastrami (Pastrama de Miel)

Tourism

The Great Square First mentioned in 1411 as a grain market, the Great Square the largest square in the city, has been throughout the centuries a quiet witness to the town,and even public executions. Located in the heart of the old walled city, the square was designated an architectural monument by UNESCO and features some of the most impressive buildings in Sibiu.

The Bridge of Lies Several steep streets and stairways lead from the upper to the lower town. One of them passes beneath the iron Bridge of Lies. Built in 1859 by Fredericus Hutte, this was the first wrought iron bridge in Romania.

Sibiu is home to Transylvanias finest art museum, the Bruckenthal Museum. Founded in 1790 by Samuel Brukenthal, the governor of the province, the museum opened to the public in 1817. It is the oldest museum in Romania and one of the first museums in Europe. The art collection includes paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck and Teniers, as well as works of German, Austrian and Romanian masters. Additionally, it features a 16th century silverware collection, painted glass icons and 350 rare books, many dating to the days of the first printing press.

The north side of the Great Square is dominated by the Roman-Catholic Church(Biserica Romano-Catolica). This beautiful baroque structure with classical decorations was built between 1726 and 1738. The tower was attached to the nave in 1738 and one year later, a cross was seated on the top. The completely renovated interior is magnificent with gold-laced walls and colorful ceiling frescoes.

This museum is housed in the Old City Hall (Primaria Veche), which dates to 1470 and boasts typical Transylvanian gothic civil architecture. Here, you can learn the history of the city and the region from Neolithic and Roman times to the present.

Art Museum

Council Tower

Built in the 13-th century, this tower was used as entrance gate to the second row of fortified walls built around Sibiu. Throughout the centuries, the Council Tower served as a grain storehouse, a fire watchtower, a temporary prison On the top floor, an observation deck allows a birds-eye view of the historic town and the Fagaras Mountains beyond.

 Huet Square is home to a mix of gothic buildings dominated by the Evangelical Cathedral (Biserica Evangelica). This impressive structure, featuring five pointed towers, was built in 1520 on the site of an old Roman basilica.

Sibiu is one of the most important cultural centres of Romania and, it was designated a European Capital of Culture for the year 2007.