UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1999
Historic Centre of Sighişoara
Overview
Founded by German craftsmen and merchants known as the Saxons of Transylvania, Sighişoara is a fine example of a small, fortified medieval town which played an important strategic and commercial role on the fringes of central Europe for several centuries.
About Historic Centre of Sighişoara
The Historic Centre of Sighișoara is the old historic center of the town of Sighișoara, Romania, built in the 12th century by Saxon settlers. It is an inhabited medieval citadel that, in 1999, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its 850-year-old testament to the history and culture of the Transylvanian Saxons.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(1 location)
Details
- Countries
- Romania
- ISO Codes
- RO
- Area
- 33 ha
- Coordinates
- 46.2178, 24.7922
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Getting Here
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