30 stories and guides about the UNESCO citadel, the fortified villages and the Transylvania around — written by the hosts of Casa Roșca, for our guests.
The town's landmark, 64 metres tall, with a history museum and an unforgettable view over the rooftops.
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A still-inhabited medieval town, on the UNESCO list since 1999 — a living town seven centuries old.
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The house where, by tradition, Vlad the Impaler was born around 1431 — today a restaurant with a small weapons museum.
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A wooden tunnel from 1642, with about 175 steps, that once took pupils up to school and to the Church on the Hill.
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A Gothic church from the 14th-16th centuries, with medieval murals, at the top of the Covered Staircase.
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The heart of the upper citadel: colourful houses, terraces and long coffees, right below the Clock Tower.
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Of the 14 defensive towers nine remain — the Cobblers', the Tailors', the Blacksmiths' and the rest.
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All the essentials of the citadel on one route: tower, square, Vlad Dracul House, staircase and church.
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The first Transylvanian fortified church on the UNESCO list, an easy day trip from Sighisoara.
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A UNESCO village on the road to Brasov, with an imposing hall-church and a peasant citadel on the hill.
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A UNESCO fortified church, Saxon houses and otherworldly quiet, an easy getaway from Sighisoara.
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Biertan, Saschiz, Viscri and the other UNESCO Saxon treasures, all a short day trip from Sighisoara.
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From the Saxon villages to Sibiu, Brasov and Medias — ideas for the extra days of your stay.
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From the terraces of Citadel Square to authentic Saxon cooking — how to choose well, without the tourist traps.
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Saxon and Transylvanian cooking: from Hanklich and goulash to cabbage rolls and home-made cakes.
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The hills and forests of Transylvania begin just beyond the walls — easy trails, for everyone.
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A reserve of 400-600-year-old oaks, two kilometres from the citadel — a place to breathe deep.
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Two unhurried days through the UNESCO citadel, with your base in a quiet guesthouse near the centre.
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A storybook town, a room with a fireplace and two days that are yours alone, away from the rush.
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A storybook citadel, legends of knights and short trails, to please the little ones and the parents alike.
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A safe, quiet town, perfect for a few days of reset, just you and a book.
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Long days, full terraces and the Medieval Festival at the end of July — summer is in full swing here.
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Warm colours, fewer people and the perfect light for photos — autumn is quietly the loveliest season.
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The citadel under snow and festive lights — in winter, Sighisoara looks like something from a story.
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Knights, craftspeople and music fill the citadel at the end of July — the most spectacular weekend of the summer.
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By car from Sibiu and Brasov, by train on main line 300, or by plane via Targu Mures.
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A one-day itinerary through the UNESCO citadel, from the Clock Tower to the Church on the Hill.
Read →How to leave the car when you visit the citadel, without the hassle — and why the centre is best seen on foot.
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Where to take the loveliest photos: the Covered Staircase, the square, the walls at sunset and the colourful lanes.
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A small, adults-only guesthouse, with a garden and complete quiet, a short walk from the medieval citadel.
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