"Less than 20 km away from Sibiu, in the village of Sibiel, you can find one of the most precious treasures of Romania: the Museum of Painted Glass Icons, the largest of its kind in Europe. This is sacred place, with a story revealing outstanding inspirational tales of life and faith."

(Extract from the Article 'The Treasure of Sibiel', In-flight Carpatair Magazine, 5th edition 03.2008-05.2008)

The Passage of the Stairs descends along some fortifications under the support arches. It is the most picturesque of the several passages linking the two sides of the city.

The Lower City (in Romanian “Orasul de jos”) developed around the earliest fortifications. It’s a place characterized by fascinating historical sites. The streets are long and quite wide for medieval city standards, with small city squares. The architecture is colorful: typically two-storey houses with tall roofs and gates opening passages to inner courts.

The Brukenthal Museum consists of an Art Gallery and an Old Books Library located inside the Brukenthal Palace, a History Museum set in the old Town Hall building, a Pharmacy Museum situated in one of the first apothecary shops in Europe, a Natural History Museum and a Museum of Arms and Hunting Trophies.

To the south and east sides there are two- or three-storey houses, having tall attics with small windows known as the city's eyes. Most of these houses are dated 17th to 19th century, and most of them are in Baroque style.

Liars’ Bridge, built in 1859, is the first bridge in Romania to have been cast in iron.
To the right of the bridge is another symbol of the city, The House of the Arts, an arched building formerly belonging to the Butchers' Guild. On the left side of the bridge is the Luxemburg House, a Baroque four-storey building, former seat of the Goldsmiths' Guild.

Sibiu is a vibrant city that offers many different venues to spend your time out. If you fancy dancing or just listening to music, the city offers a variety of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. For those interested in culture and events, you can find good libraries and bookshops, as well as two theaters and two cinemas.

Traditional clothes or handcraft items make the perfect gift and they can be bought in every specialized shop. 

Tourists can buy other souvenirs in Sibiu include traditional beverages, paintings, antiques and books regarding the history of the Siebenburgen city.