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The Council Tower – The Great Square loop from Sibiu

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The Council Tower – The Great Square loop from Sibiu

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The Council Tower – The Great Square loop from Sibiu

01:30

5.70km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

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1.76 km

Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary

Highlight • Religious Site

Sibiu's Evangelical Parish Church on Huet Square is one of the most impressive Gothic buildings in Transylvania. It is both a cathedral and a parish church for the local Evangelical community. Its current form was rebuilt in 1520 and is based on the structure of the old Romanesque basilica from the 12th century. The interior of the church is in Gothic style, with arched vaults and tombstones on the north walls. In 1867, the church became a cathedral because the seat of the Saxon-Lutheran episcopate was moved from Biertan to Sibiu. The building is dominated by a seven-story tower with four turrets at the corners. At 74 meters high, it is the second highest church tower in Romania (after that of the Evangelical Church in Bistrița, which is one meter higher). In 1914, the large church organ, the largest organ in southeastern Europe, was installed and completely renovated in 1997.

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1.82 km

Bridge of Lies - Podul Minciunilor

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Legend has it that couples in love walked on this bridge. The young people swore eternal love there, and the girls said they were virgins. But after the wedding night it was discovered that some girls were liars. They were dragged onto the bridge and thrown over the railing.

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2.15 km

The Council Tower

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You can go up and see the city from above.

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2.27 km

Historic Center of Sibiu (Hermannstadt)

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Sibiu, the Transylvanian Hermannstadt, is an important cultural, historical, economic and ecclesiastical center in southern Transylvania, with a population of 134,308 inhabitants (2021). Sibiu was and is one of the most important and prosperous cities in Transylvania (as well as Romania in general) and one of the main centers of the Saxon settlers who settled in the region since the classical Middle Ages. The city was the capital of the Principality of Transylvania between 1692 and 1791 and between 1849 and 1865.

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2.41 km

The Great Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Piata Mare in Sibiu is the central square of Sibiu.

It is the largest public square in the old town and has witnessed the economic activities of Sibiu's merchants. It hosted civic assemblies, fairs, and even executions. It was in this market square that Johann Sachs von Harteneck was beheaded in 1703, a practice committed by the Saxons between 1691 and 1703.

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3.27 km

Carpenters' Tower

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The Carpenter's Tower (Turnul Dulgherilor) dates back to 1357-1366, when the third ring of fortifications of the city was built. It was built by the local Saxon guild of carpenters. It is the northernmost of the three towers on Cetății Street. Over time, this tower has undergone a number of repairs and reconstructions. The current shape of the tower probably dates back to the early 16th century. The Carpenter's Tower was restored between 1967 and 1972 and again in 2007. It has a circular shape at the base. It then takes the shape of an octagonal prism, which is topped by the classic protruding part.

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3.30 km

Tanners' Tower and City Walls of Sibiu

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The third ring of fortifications in the southeast of Sibiu has been preserved or reconstructed in a style that is true to its original style, stretching for around 200 metres along Strada Cetății. Three towers at the corners and in the middle protrude from the city wall. They are connected by wooden battlements. Beyond the wall is the Citadel Park (Parcul Cetății).

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4.30 km

Sibiu City Hall

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The Town Hall Palace (Primăria Municipiului Sibiu) is located in the building of the former Saxon Land Credit Institute, built shortly after 1900, on the northwest corner of the Great Square, where Strada Samuel Von Brukenthal flows into Piața Mare. The Land Credit Institute in Sibiu, founded in 1872, was one of the most important financial institutions of the Transylvanian Saxons.

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5.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

1.64 km

469 m

331 m

Surfaces

3.68 km

1.71 km

116 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 27 July

26°C

16°C

12 %

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Comments

August 2, 2025,Sibiu - Hermannstadt

Through the old town/city center of Sibiu. Squares, churches, narrow alleys, city walls with towers, and the famous Bridge of Lies.

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July 21, 2021,Spaziergang im Regen in Sibiu

The next stop was in Sibiu/Hermannstadt in Transylvania (der Region Siebenbürgen). Nicknamed "The City with Eyes" because of the iconic houses with eyes overlooking visitors throughout the city, Sibiu is known for its culture, history and diverse architecture. It houses numerous museums, 2 theaters, a philharmonic orchestra, as well as the Sibiu International Theatre Festival, an annual festival of performing …

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The Council Tower – The Great Square loop from Sibiu

Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary

Bridge of Lies - Podul Minciunilor

The Council Tower

Historic Center of Sibiu (Hermannstadt)

The Great Square

Carpenters' Tower

Tanners' Tower and City Walls of Sibiu

Sibiu City Hall

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