Hermannstadt
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Hermannstadt
Hermannstadt Young since 1191 City of Guilds Tourist Guide Sibiu EN 2 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Sibiu Hermannstadt Young since 1191 Cit y of Guilds 5 Sibiu Young since 1191 10 Following the guilds’ footsteps 22 Main cultural events Sibiu - Young since 1191 36 The museums of Sibiu 47 Around Sibiu 51 How to get to Sibiu? 54 Useful information Accomodations 3 4 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Sibiu Young since 1191 Sibiu was first mentioned in documents in 1191, under the name of Cibinium. In 1223 Sibiu is mentioned under the name of Vila Hermanni, a rural type of dwelling. The disaster caused by the Tartar raids between 1241 and 1242 led to the acknowledgment that the dwelling needed to be reinforced. Fortification works thus began and extended during the next centuries so that in the 15th century Sibiu became one of the best defended fortresses in Transylvania. The first hospital on the present day territory of Romania opened in 1292 in the Asylum Church, a building still existing today. In 1366 Sibiu is mentioned for the first time under the name of Hermannstadt. The fortress’s resistance facing the Ottoman attacks in 1438 caught the attention of the entire Europe. Pope Eugene the 4th called the city of Sibiu a “defender of the entire Christianity”. In the 15th century, the economical and social life and the most important events of the fortress unwound around the three squares: the Small Square, the Large Square and the Huet Square. They were extremely well defined from a structural and social point of view: the houses of merchants and craftsmen were situated in the Small Square whereas the imposing houses of the city elite dominated the Large Square. 5 6 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Whereas the city development, the flourishing of the guilds and commercial activity are concerned, these become a constant in the city life between the 14th and the 18th century, a period during which Sibiu was the most important crafts center in Transylvania. The number of guilds in Sibiu increased from 19 in 1376 to 26 in 1719, 34 in 1724 and 40 such organizations in 1780. The activity of the guilds had a determinant role in the development of crafts and in the economical and commercial evolution of the area, by setting rules for the production and the quality of products, for the selling of goods, for the acquisition of raw materials and the founding of new workshops, etc. However, almost 500 years later, the strict rules, which had the role to maintain the small manufactures at any price, became an impediment in the economic evolution of the cities. Consequently, by means of the decree in 1872, the guilds were transformed in crafts enterprises, thus concluding an important page in the history of Sibiu. Sibiu - Young since 1191 During the 18th century, the city becomes no different than other West European cities, with imposing churches and buildings, in the Viennese Baroque style. The city’s cultural life thus begins an extraordinary development, music and theatre having an important place in the city life. Famous musicians such as Franz Liszt and Johann Strauss sustained concerts on the stages in Sibiu in the 19th century. Following the union of Transylvania with Romania (in 1918), major changes occurred in the city life, especially in the city planning domain and in the social and cultural fields; education in the Romanian language also develops and the main modern cultural institutions were founded during the next period: The State Theatre (1947) and the State Philharmonics (1949). The instauration of communism after 1945 brought along a forced industrialization process, numerous set backs from the point of view of city planning being recorded in consequence. In 2007 Sibiu held the title of European Capital of Culture, thus succeeding in highlighting its extremely valuable cultural and historical heritage. Following this event, the city’s image significantly improved, foreign visitors placing Sibiu among the top five European Capitals of Culture. This confirms the fact that Sibiu left a powerful positive impression and has the necessary potential to maintain its statute of cultural touristic destination of European importance. 7 8 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Following the footsteps of the guilds 1 Sibiu is magic indeed. For those who live here, for those who visit it, for those who read or learn about it and for those who discover it. The first hospital, the first school, the first library and the first pharmacy in Romania functioned in Sibiu. This is where the first books were printed, whether religious, scientific or manuals. The rocket was invented in Sibiu and this is also where tellurium was discovered. Great minds of Transylvania and the entire Romania and world famous personalities lived and created here in Sibiu. To discover its charm and stories, you need to roam around the streets, pass every wall and go by every house in Sibiu. Find out the history of medieval times guildsmen in the Goldsmiths Square (Piaţa Aurarilor), learn about those who fought for their rights and liberties on Mitropoliei Street, hear the stories of those who defended and saved this city on Cetăţii Street, learn about the landlers on Bielz Street and on Gladiolelor Street and Raţiu Sibiu - Young since 1191 Street find out how Habsburg emperors named the baroque neighborhoods after them: Terezian or Josephine. To get a taste of all these by yourselves, we dare to invite you to take a walk with us through the city of Sibiu. Through this tour we invite you to discover Sibiu through the eyes of guilds and guildsmen, the places they built or they perfected. Crossing every street and every square we will try to present each location in Sibiu which, one way or the other, is connected to their activity during a period of over 600 years. The Small Square The Small Square was the center of the guilds’ existence and was born out of the need of craftsmen and tradesmen to protect themselves, their merchandise and the pro-ducts they created. The Small Square area was fortified at the beginning of the 14th century. In time, the fortification was replaced by buildings which mostly belonged to the guilds and the guildsmen. Here we discover the THE BRIDGE OF LIES (1) 1 . It is the first cast iron bridge on the present day territory of Romania, made in 1859, ensuring the access from the Lower Town into the fortress. We have to warn you that the legends connected to the name of this bridge say that it squeaks every time someone crossing it tells a lie, threatening to break under the “weight” of a bigger lie! We then head out attention to the houses: THE BUTCHER’S HALL (the present day House of Arts) 2 (no. 21, Small Square). The butchers’ guild is one of the oldest in Sibiu and also one of the most important and wealthiest such organizations. This building stands out among 9 10 Sibiu - Young since 1191 4 Sibiu - Young since 1191 2 the guilds’ houses situated in the Small Square, being first mentioned in documents in 1370. In the 18th century the house was used by the community as a theatre hall. The coat of arms of Sibiu and the year on the front piece of the building are a proof of the moment in which the building enters in the administration of the Magistrate. Starting with 2004, the building is part of the ASTRA National Museum Complex. If we go inside the HOUSE AT NO. 22 3 we will discover the so-called “Fresco Hall”, where a series of priceless mural paintings can be admired, impeccably restored and dating from 1631. THE TOWER OF THE GOLDSMITHS’ LADDER 4 , (no. 24, Small Square) is one of the gate-towers of the Small Square. It makes the connection between the Lower Town, a medieval road and the medieval fortification. The name comes from its vicinity with the House of the Goldsmiths’ Guild, a guild which apparently took care of this building’s maintenance. The House of the Goldsmiths’ Guild (no. 25, Small Square) is one of the buildings raised on the second fortification belt. The building has all the characteristics of a medieval house and the coat of arms of the guild may be observed in the main room of the building, situated on the first floor. Right next door we come across the 5 (no. 26, Small Square). MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF PHARMACY (5) 11 12 Sibiu - Young since 1191 5 The museum is situated on the ground floor where the “Black Bear” pharmacy functioned over a period of three centuries, starting with the year 1600. A commemorative plaque reminds us of Cristian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), the father of homeopathy. Reaching THE HOUSE AT NO.13, which dates from the 15th century, we go through the arched passage of the building, called the SHOEMAKERS’ PASSAGE 6 . Here is a good example of the small routes connecting the various streets and squares in the city. These were essential at times of plagues or in case of a siege. They bear the names of guilds due to the fact that most of these passages or small streets were used by the guildsmen in this area. 6 Huet Square Going through the passage, we reach Huet Square, the first fortified precinct of Sibiu which later became the cultural and spiritual center of the fortress. The area is dominated by one of the most impressive and representative gothic buildings in Transylvania: THE “SAINT MARY” EVANGELIC PARISH CHURCH 7 , (no. 1, Huet Square). Built between the 14th and the 16th century with the support of the guilds of quarriers, carpenters, blacksmiths, goldsmiths and silversmiths, the building dominates due to its central seven-story tower (the second highest tower in Transylvania), flanked by other four smaller towers at the corners. The decorations of the church belong to the great guilds’ maters of those times: Andreas Lapicida, Elias Nicolai and Sebastian Hann. Starting with 1496, for a period of 300 years, the church Sibiu - Young since 1191 served as a burial place for the city’s personalities and this is where Baron Samuel von Brukenthal also found his resting place. In 1853 the tomb stones covering the graves were dismantled from the church navy and set within the walls of the ferula, thus obtaining a gallery of 67 tomb stones, unique in the country. The statue of Bishop Georg Daniel Teutsch, one of the most significant personalities of the Saxon community in Transylvania at the end of the 18th century is situated in the courtyard of the Evangelic Church. Every Wednesday during the summer season, the cathedral hosts exquisite organ concerts. Leaving the Evangelic Church courtyard, stop for a minute and admire the building at no. 2 on Samuel Brukenthal Street, an edifice hosting the THE CITY HALL OF SIBIU 8 . Even though this building is not included in the category of medieval architecture, we suggested visiting it due to the fact that it was built at the beginning of the 20th century. You will notice the special architectural style of the edifice. The façade displays many figurative elements and the interior replicates motifs from the Jugendstil repertoire. At the first floor you will find a wonderful stained glass in the Art Nouveau style, and the entire hall way is decorated with Greek motifs and lion heads. The restoration of the building was finalized in 2006, the local administration currently unwinding its activity here. 8 13 14 Sibiu - Young since 1191 The Large Square 11 12 Here we are in the Large Square, the center of the city. This is where the guildsmen unwound their activity (fairs were organized here, goods were produced and stored in this location). This is where most of the town fairs used to take place, this is where public trials unwound, this is where religious or military processions were organized and this is where the most important events in the city life were celebrated. This was also the location chosen by the rich to build their residences. Across the street from the City Hall building you will discover the THE “BRUKENTHAL” PALACE 9 (no. 4, Large Square), the most representative edifice in Sibiu. A closed plan with an inner courtyard was adopted for the construction of the building. It is one of the most important works of baroque making in Central Europe, preserving a series of elements of artistic carpentry, borders and folds decorated in a Baroque style. Settle to admire its exterior for today, because the wonderful art collections inside deserve at least one day of your vacation. THE BLUE HOUSE 10 (no. 5, Large Square) is situated to the left of the Brukenthal Palace. The building dates from the 17th century, but the Baroque style transformations begin only in 1773. For a short period of time, between 1768 and 1783, the building hosted theatrical performances. The name “The Blue House of the city” dates from 1819. The old coat of arms of Sibiu is painted on the front of the house. THE “SAINT TRINITY” ROMAN – CATHOLIC PARISH CHURCH 11 (no. 3, Large Square) which dominates the South-Eastern part of the square was built in the early Viennese Baroque style. Among the elements which impress through their historical and artistic value, we mention here the fresco representing Mary and the Baby made in a Baroque style in 1777, the stained glass windows and the organ installed in 1860. Going past the Sibiu - Young since 1191 Church we see the THE COUNCIL TOWER 12 (no. 1, Large Square). It is one of the best known monuments of Sibiu and it became a symbol for the city. It bears this name due to the fact that the old City Hall is situated right next door, the building being mentioned in documents as early as 1324. Over time, the tower had several uses: from grain storage to an observation deck for fires, a prison or even a museum of natural sciences (at the middle of the 18th century). Across the street from the tower lies the THE WEIDNER-REUSSNERCZEKELIUS HOUSE 13 (no. 16, Large Square). The edifice bears the name of those who owned it over time. A sculpted stone border dating from 1582 and representing the owner of the house at that time may be found in the entrance alleyway. The main doorway also displays the motif present on the Haller House, exhibiting in a central location the coat of arms of Mayor Johann Reussner junior. The coat of arms is accompanied by the year “1652” and by a monogram spelling “E.N.” (sculptor Elias Nicolai). THE LUTSCH HOUSE 14 (no. 13, Large Square) was built on the location where the headquarters of the prepositure functioned before 1424. After this date, this building hosted the high officials visiting Sibiu, among them being King Matei Corvin. THE HALLER HOUSE 15 (no. 10, Large Square). The Renaissance style building preserves several elements of its original construction. The 15 house belonged to the Haller family for a period of 354 years, from 1537 to 1891, when the last descendent of the family sells it to August Teutsch. Moving on, we find THE HECHT HOUSE 16 (no. 8, Large Square). The first security printing office in Sibiu functioned 13 14 15 16 Sibiu - Young since 1191 18 16 17 in this building in 1456. In 1472, the new owner, Mayor Georg Hecht, redecorates the house in a Gothic style. A century later the house passes into the property of Mayor Johann Waida, remaining in his family for 237 years. He will bring a few alterations in the Renaissance style. Saxon local administrators lived here for a long time and in 1821 the building was bought by the Saxon University. Next door we find THE GENERALS’ HOUSE 17 , (no 7, Large Square). The building dates from the 15th century, over time entering in the possession of the several of the city’s personalities. In 1779 the building was purchased by the Magistracy and later on, between 1784 and 1904, the General commander of the Austrian Troops in Transylvania had his headquarters here. This is the reason why the house is called “The Generals’ House”. Then we go through the arched access way of the Generals’ House and we reach Arhivelor Street where, on the left side we see THE STATE ARCHIVES 18 . The first steps in organizing an archive in Sibiu were taken as early as the 14th century. An important part of what we call today the Archives of Sibiu is formed of the guilds’ documents in Sibiu: their statute, their records and their contracts. In 1911 steps were taken in the direction of building a new space for the archive. The building was inaugurated in 1923, after Transylvania’s union to Romania. The building preserves the archives of the Saxon nation, those of the Magistrate and the Gathering of the centumviri. We continue our walk through the Schiller Square and further on to the Tipografilor Street and Alexandru Papiu Ilarian Street until we reach THE WALL ON CETĂŢII STREET 19 . This wall preserves its aspect dating from the second half of the 15th century, when it was rehabilitated in brick and a guard road was created. Cetăţii Street is flanked by three defense towers which belong to the third fortification belt. They bear the names of the guilds responsible with their construction, their maintenance and repair works: the Carpenters’ Sibiu - Young since 1191 Tower, the Potters’ Tower and the Harquebusiers’ Tower. The three towers are very different from the point of view of their architecture, being built in different time periods and due to the fact that every guild tried to imprint its specific style. THE HARQUEBUSIERS’ TOWER 20 , was built on an octagonal foundation. It later changed its name into the Weavers’ Tower, after the guild caring for it. It is the Southern most of the three towers. It has the shape of an octagonal prism and the firing holes on the first floor are shaped as a key hole. The construction has a stone base (up to the height of 1 meter) and then it continues upward in brick masonry. THE POTTERS’ TOWER 21 , was built in stone in the 15th century and was consolidated a century later. The tower belonged to the guild of the potters, has a rectangular shape and five harquebus firing locations are placed around it. The guild of the carpenters was responsible for the THE CARPENTERS’ TOWER 22 . It is a construction which was built on a circular shape, separated by a pronounced cornice. From this level up, the tower has the shape of an octagonal prism, concluded in its superior part by the classic standing out section, sustained by consoles with burned oil muzzles between its arches. THE THICK TOWER 23 (no. 5, Cetăţii Street), built in 1540, was part of the series of defense rondeaux of the fortress, displaying several defensive levels and being considered a genuine “war machine”. After 1788, when the tower lost its military defensive role, the space was reconfigured in order to host the first theatre in town. The interior of the tower was used as a stage in front of which a hall was built. The first cinema projection in Sibiu took place here in 1898. Recently renovated, the whole ensemble is known under the name of Thalia Hall, serving as the State Philharmonics in Sibiu today. We continue our walk on Pompeiu Onofreiu Street until we reach the THE HALLER BASTION 24 . Dating from 1552, it is built of brick and filled with earth. The walls have a total length of 223 meters and 9 me- 19 17 18 Sibiu - Young since 1191 ters in height. In 1771 a horse riding school (manege) was built on the bastion, and the building hosting the present day Neurology Hospital was erected here during the first decade of the 20 th century. We go up Manejului Street and we make a left on Şelarilor Street where we discover close together THE FRANCISCAN CHURCH AND MONASTERY 25 . The exterior Gothic aspect corresponds in the interior, a hall type church, built in a late Baroque style. The Church, initially erected during the first half of the 15th century for the Clarisse nuns, was turned over to the Franciscan monks in 1716. The stone funerary monument of count general Damian Hugo von Virmond (1666-1722) will head your attention towards the Northern wall of the church choir. The central part of the monument displays a commemorative inscription and the inferior part, the sarcophagus, is decorated with the allegory of Victory. Go through the passage nearby the church and you will reach the General Gheorghe Magheru Street where you will see the THE CHURCH OF THE FORMER URSULINE MONASTERY 26 . The Dominican monastery was built here in 1479, but in 1543, along with the religious reform which determined the majority of the Saxon population to embrace the Lutheran religion, the monastery passed in the possession of this religious group. The Ursuline nuns took it over in 1755. Our walk will continue on Felinarului Street and Movilei Street, thus entering the Lower Town, the area where most of the guildsmen used to live. The most eloquent proofs of this fact Sibiu - Young since 1191 are the names of the streets, most of these taking the names of the old guilds. THE GOLDSMITHS SQUARE 27 . It is one of the oldest squares in the Lower Town and it formed at the intersection of several medieval roads. A pipe fountain could be found here as early as 1496. The Goldsmiths’ Passage, one of the most romantic places in Sibiu, makes the connection with the House of the Goldsmiths’ Guild situated in the Small Square. It’s time we left this small square via Argintarilor Street and reach THE 9 MAI STREET 28 , the oldest street in the city. This street bore the name of Elisabeta Street for a long time. Seven buildings which were declared historical monuments may be admired on this street (the houses at numbers 14, 22, 30, 36, 43, 75 and 83). The intersection of THE 9 MAI STREET with OCNEI STREET 29 , is considered the center of the Lower Town. The location where the first houses appeared was named Dragoner Square. Until 1976, the building hosting the headquarters of the Austrian dragons was placed in the middle, under the shape of an island. We then turn on VOPSITORILOR STREET 30 and we discover a typical guild street. This is where most of the workshops of the dyers’ guild were situated. At no. 13 we find the oldest house in the area, dating from the 15th century and having all the elements of a workshop house. The gate has the original decoration - a representation of a solar disc. The road further takes us on the past scented streets: Plopilor Street, Victor Tordoşanu Street, Târgul Vinului Street, Cojocarilor Street and then we enter ARMELOR (WEAPONS’) SQUARE 31 where we find the building of the former arsenal (the Kempel Barrack). Dating from the 18 th century, it was erected on the foundations of a building in the 15th century. A defense tower was integrated in the north-western part in 1457, this building being part of the 4th fortification precinct. 26 30 19 20 Sibiu - Young since 1191 32 The building west of the tower belonged in the 15th century to local administrator Tobias Hetzeldorfer. The part looking onto the square was rebuilt in 1784. During the Austrian occupation, the building functioned as an inn, then as an arsenal, then a hospital and then as a barrack. We go up on Centumvirilor Street and we continue our walk reaching Alexandru Odobescu Street, through the THE STAIRS’ PASSAGE 32 or the “The Arched Wall”, connecting the Upper Town with the Lower Town through two ramifications of stairs and arcades which circle the fortress walls around the Evangelic Church. The west side of the Passage is part of the wall which belonged to the second fortification belt. We then go up towards the THE STAIRS’ TOWER 33 , the only one of the three access gates in the first fortification precinct which was preserved. The tower was built in the 13th century, being the oldest edifice preserved in Sibiu. Its present day form dates from 1542. It is made of brick, it is one story high, with an arched crossing at the first level through which we reach the stairs which connect the “Upper Town” with the “Lower Town”. And here we are again in the Huet Square where we stop for a moment at the THE APPRENTICES’ HOUSE 34 (no. 3, Huet Square). This is the first house belonging to apprentices which is situated outside the borders of Germany, Switzerland or France. An old law of the guildsmen in Europe says that, when they become apprentices, they must take a journey – an initiation in the life experience and an experience in the craft they chose. Today, Sibiu continues this tradition as well, being the Eastern most city where an apprentices’ house is preserved and where apprentices can rest during their journey. Sibiu - Young since 1191 Apprentices worked together with various organizations and countries in order to renovate it, and traveling apprentices can work here within the workshops organized every summer. Cetăţii Street hosts demonstrations of craftsmanship, the street thus transforming in a small village of the guilds. On the other side of the tower we see the THE EVANGELIC PARISH HOUSE 35 (no. 1, Huet Square). It is built of four distinct bodies, each of them erected during different periods of time. The façade of this building is important due to the decorative artistic elements. The doorway, made by the great master of the quarriers’ guild, sculptor Andreas Lapicida, is typical for the transition between the Gothic and the Renaissance style. The building underwent modifications at the beginning of the 19 th century, but during the last years extensive restoration works were carried out, revealing two mural paintings with a religious character and a coat of arms belonging to Matei Corvin, king of Hungary at that time. Continue your walk and don’t be shy in opening old gates, discover mysterious passage ways and narrow streets, reminding of past and history. Stop and have dinner at one of the open air terraces in the Small Square, in a peaceful atmosphere. Take your time in exploring the old city and soak in its paradoxical youth and the youth of people living and enlivening it. You will then discover more things which will convince you once again that staying in Sibiu was the right decision. 35 21 22 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Main cultural events Sibiu held the title of European Capital of Culture in 2007. The city wishes to preserve its acquired cultural prestige and continues to improve its offer of cultural events every year. To see an update of the cultural events taking place in the city, please access our web site www.turism.sibiu.ro Sibiu - Young since 1191 in Sibiu 23 24 Sibiu - Young since 1191 FEBRUARY „The Carnival of the Lole” An old Saxon tradition, the carnival brings together all the guilds represented in Agnita, a town in the county of Sibiu. The tradition of the Lole is characteristic for the carnival period, rooting deep in the guilds’ activity. Having the role to lead the craftsmen’ associations, the guilds organized elections for the appointing of a new guildmaster every year, in the last Sunday of the month of January. A carnival is organized on this occasion (the last Sunday of January or the first Sunday of February), celebrating the tradition of the handing over to the new guildmaster the dowry crate (Laden forttragen) together with all the documents of the guilds. The whole procession is accompanied by the Lole (Urzeln) – amusing characters who had the role to protect and accompany the crates to the place they were deposited for safekeeping – a fact which preserved the stability of the guilds until next year, on the occasion of the Lord’s Baptism Holiday. The Lole Parade will take place in Sibiu as well. Organizer: “The Guild of the Lole” Web: www.breaslalolelor.ro Sibiu - Young since 1191 MAY Sibiu Jazz Festival A festival with tradition and European recognition. Numerous concerts, jam sessions and workshops will take place during the seven days of the festival, its theme being jazz music and the interferences of this musical genre with other musical genres, such as: folklore, symphonic music, rock, salsa, hip-hop, etc. Contact: Pro Art Hermannstadt Foundation Tel: 004 0269 224 282 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sibiujazz.eu 25 26 Sibiu - Young since 1191 The International Theatre Festival in Sibiu The most important festival of performing arts in Romania. It includes over 350 events presented by companies from over 70 countries. The most spectacular section is that consisting of street performances and the concerts sustained in the Large Square. Contact: The “Radu Stanca” National Theatre in Sibiu Tel: 004 0269 210 092 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sibfest.ro Sibiu - Young since 1191 Faust The theatrical performance entitled directed by Silviu Purcărete Program: 2 performances/month Organizer: The “Radu Stanca” National Theatre in Sibiu Tel: 004 0269 210 092 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sibfest.ro Tickets can be purchased online. Presented to the public in the official section of the Festival in Edinburgh, where Ofelia Popii received the prize for best actress interpretation, “Faust” is an exceptional performance due to the director’s perspective and the complexity of the parts presented in a baroque construction mastered to the smallest and most defining details: set and light design of an impressive plastic force, daringly suggestive costumes, whether elegant or burlesque, engaging or overwhelming music with sound effects adequate to this extravagant ambiance, ingenious video projections and very realistically articulated in the architecture of the entire stage performance. 27 28 Sibiu - Young since 1191 The theatrical season at the “Radu Stanca” National Theatre No. 2, Corneliu Coposu Boulevard, Sibiu The Theatre has a repertoire of 72 performances. Performances in Romanian or German are staged each night, with few exceptions. Please see the schedule of performances of the theatre on www.sibfest.ro. You may purchase tickets either online on www.bilete. sibfest.ro, from the Theatrical Agency or on the evening of the performance, at the entrance of the theatre hall. The Theatrical Agency is opened: Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Address: No. 17, Nicolae Bălcescu, tel. 004 0369 101 578 The State Philharmonics in Sibiu No. 3-5, Cetăţii Street, Sibiu The program of the concert season can be consulted on www.filarmonicasibiu.ro. Tickets are sold from the headquarters of the State Philharmonics (entrance on C. Coposu Boulevard) and on the evening of the concert, at the entrance of the concert hall. For further information, please call 004 0269 210 264 Performances for children at the “Gong” Theatre for Children and Youth No. 4, Al. Odobescu Street, Sibiu The “Gong” Theatre is one of the few theatres in Eastern Europe which preserves and cultivates the art of puppet handling. The program of the theatre can be consulted on www.teatrulgong.ro. The access of the public into the theatre hall is made based on a ticket sold at the headquarters of the theatre between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or at the entrance of the theatre hall, 30 minutes before the commencement of the performance. In order to reserve places, please contact us Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at phone number 004 0269 210 906. Sibiu - Young since 1191 JUNE The International Film Festival, TIFF, the edition in Sibiu The International Festival for the Feature Film in Romania became a well known brand in the region, not only for the quality of the presented events but also for the excellent organization, the effervescent atmosphere and the great number of events: from seminars and workshops to concerts and parties till dawn. Contact: The Association for the Promotion of the Romanian Film E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.tiff.ro Summer Concerts – The Romanian – American Music Days American music concerts of all types. Contact: The State Philharmonics in Sibiu Tel: 004 0269 210 264 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.filarmonicasibiu.ro 29 30 Sibiu - Young since 1191 JULY RedBull Romaniacs, Hard Enduro International Rally The event enjoys a great success, gathering 220 participants from 5 continents and over 30 nations (South Africa, New Zeeland, USA, Canada, Peru, Russia, Lithuania, France, Austria, Spain, etc). The best pilots of the moment come to Sibiu from all the corners of the world in order to participate in this unique race taking place in the wilderness of the Carpathian Mountains. The competition already has a tradition of over 5 years and, every year, it starts with a show taking place in the center of the city. Every time, this show succeeds in gathering over 10.000 adrenaline lovers in the audience. Contact: The Adrenalin Sports Club E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.redbullromaniacs.com Sibiu - Young since 1191 ARTMANIA Rock Music Festival Famous artists and rock bands sang on the festival stage in the past editions. We mention here but a few: Him, Amorphis, Tristania, Anathema, Lacrimosa, Tiamat or My Dying Bride or Serje Tankian. Contact: The Artmania Foundation E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.artmaniafestival.ro 31 32 Sibiu - Young since 1191 AUGUST “Transylvanian Fortresses” Medieval Festival For three days Sibiu becomes a genuine medieval market, animated by dance and theatrical performances, knights tournaments, music concerts, circus shows, all having a central theme: medieval art. Contact: The Cultural Department of the City of Sibiu Tel: 004 0269 229 627 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sibiuccm.ro Sibiu - Young since 1191 SEPTEMBER The Potters’ Fair Master potters from all over the country and representatives of the most renowned pottery centers in Romania are present within this fair. For the whole duration of the fair, the Large Square in the center of Sibiu regains its original function, that of a holiday fair. Contact: The “Cindrelul Junii” County Center for the Conservation of Traditional Culture, Sibiu Tel: 004 0269 210 945 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.juniisibiului.ro 33 34 Sibiu - Young since 1191 OCTOBER ASTRA Film Festival Astra Film is an international film festival, unique in this part of Europe, promoting the best nonfiction film productions in Romania and the entire region and offers film-lovers the opportunity to meet film producers from all over the world. Astra Film Fest is dedicated to documentaries on the subject of contemporary society issues. Contact: The Astra Film Studio Tel: 004 0269 210 134 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.astrafilm.ro Sibiu - Young since 1191 DECEMBER The Christmas Fair The event presents a holiday village where the public is invited to visit the wooden houses in which over 40 merchants will present products characteristic for this season. Moreover, trains and merry-go-rounds for children will be brought here for the small ones. The open air skating ring, with a surface of 900 square meters is the main attraction of the fair. Music and carols concerts will take place over the whole duration of the fair. Web: www.targuldecraciun.ro 35 36 Sibiu - Young since 1191 The Museums of Sibiu Sibiu - Young since 1191 The Brukenthal National Museum The European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage – Europa Nostra 2010 www.brukenthalmuseum.ro Opened (valid for all section of the museum): March 21st – October 21st: Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday and first Tuesday of every month: CLOSED October 20th – March 20th: Wednesday – Sunday 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday: CLOSED The “Altemberger House” Museum of History Address: No. 2, Mitropoliei Street Fees: adults 12 lei; pupils, students 3 lei and retired persons 6 lei. The approaches of the museum are diverse but the general concept of the permanent exhibition (reorganized in 2006 and 2007) is that of the local history. Starting with the presentation of every day life in the Paleolithic, the exhibition offers a view of the way in which people lived in caves, cottages, households, villa romana or in medieval dwellings. One of the basic exhibitions is also the permanent exhibition entitled The Guilds of Sibiu. 37 38 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Sibiu - Young since 1191 The history of the urban development of Sibiu is closely connected to the emerging and the development of the guilds. From the point of view of their organization and functioning, the guilds in Sibiu were similar to those in other Saxon cities or central European cities. At the present, the Brukenthal Museum collections include over 2000 exhibits belonging to the guilds and brotherhoods of apprentices dating from the 14th to the 19th centuries. The Samuel von Brukenthal Museum www.brukenthalmuseum.ro Address: No. 4-5, Large Square Tel: 004 0269 217 691 Fees: adults 12 lei; pupils, students 3 lei and retired persons 6 lei It opened to the public in 1817 comprising at first the collections of Baron Samuel von Brukenthal. Here we can visit: The European Painting Collection which displays around 1,200 works belonging to the main European panting schools from the 15th to the 18th century; The Stamp Cabinet – master pieces of European engraving signed by Albrecht Durer, Marcantonio Raimondi, Agostino Carraci and many others; The Romanian Art Gallery –comprises painting, graphic, sculpture, furniture, silverware, porcelain and glass works, etc, belonging to the period between the 15th century and the contemporary period; The Decorative Art Collection - altars, sculptures, lay and religious silverware (from the 15th to the 18th centuries), glassware, etc. The Museum of Natural History Address: No. 1, Cetătii Street Fees: adults 8 lei; pupils, students 2 lei and retired persons 4 lei. 39 40 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Sibiu - Young since 1191 The museum was founded in 1849, by the Foundation of the Natural Science Society in Ardeal. The collections of the museum comprise almost 1,100,000 exhibits from the domain of geology, paleontology, botanic and zoology. The most modern natural history exhibition in Romania was opened in December 2007. From the point of view of the thematic, the exhibition presents the main groups of animals in their philogenetic evolution. The Museum of the History of Pharmacy Address: No. 26, Small Square Fees: adults 6 lei; pupils, students 1.5 lei and retired persons 3 lei. Opened in 1972, the museum brings together over 6,600 exhibits from the 16th and the 19th century. These exhibits came from various pharmacies, pharmaceutical offices, medical institutions and private individuals from all over the country. The ASTRA National Museum Complex www.muzeulastra.ro The “Emil Sigerus” Museum of Ethnography and Saxon Popular Art Address: No. 21, Small Square Opened: October-May: Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. June-September: Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tel: 004 0269 218 195 Fees: adults 5 lei; pupils, students 1 leu. 41 42 Sibiu - Young since 1191 The basic exhibition entitled “Transylvanian Tiles. The 15th to 19th century” offers an ampler and more generous perspective over the multi-cultural nature of the Transylvanian space, over the communion, cohabitation and cooperation relationship which has been going on for centuries between Romanians, Saxons and Hungarians in Transylvania. A number of 326 tiles are presented chronologically, taking into account the work techniques which were used to produce them, starting with those dating from the 15th century, not enameled, with biblical, mythical representations, representing fantastic animals, to the tiles produced in the 19th century, enameled in green and painted polychromic with cobalt blue, green, yellow and brown. The most beautiful and valuable tiles from the Renaissance period which exist in the museum’s collections are those with catholic representations: Madona, Hristofor, The Virgin Mary holding Baby Jesus, Saint George slaying the dragon, and also the fur tile in a late Transylvanian gothic style. The tiles with heraldic motifs, the Habane tiles from Vinţu de Jos, the tiles made in the sgrafito and kerchief in cobalt blue technique and those made with led and tin enamel produced in Braşov also have a great artistic value. Three complete stoves, a Saxon stove from Drăuşeni, Braşov county dated 1891, a Hungarian stove produced in the second half of the 19 th century by potter Beretzky Zsigmond from Chişmed, Harghita county and a Romanian one dating from the 19th century originating in Poienii de Sus, Bihor county. The ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folkloric Civilization www.muzeulinaerliber.ro Address: Sibiu, Calea Răşinari Opened: October-March: Tuesday - Sunday 9 a.m. -5 p.m. April - May: Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. May – September: Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tel: 004 0269 242 599 Fees: adults 15 lei; pupils, students and university students 3.5 lei Sibiu Sibiu - Young - Tânăr since din 1191 43 44 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Situated in the Dumbrava Forest, the ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folkloric Civilization spreads over a surface of 96 hectares and has an exhibition circuit which is 10 kilometers long, being the only open-air museum in Sibiu. The Museum hosts original monuments which are representative for the value system of the rural traditional civilization in Romania. Here you can discover centuries old peasants’ households brought here from various regions of the country, rebuilt in whole within the museum, with the finest details. The interiors were decorated with original weavings and household objects. The “Franz Binder” Museum Address: No. 11, Small Square Opened: October – May: Tuesday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. June - September: Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fees: adults 5 lei; pupils, students 1 leu The “Franz Binder” Museum is the first and the only museum of extraEuropean ethnography in Romania. The collection of the museum comprises exotic works of Egyptian, Ecuadorian, Indonesian, Chinese and Japanese origin. The building hosting the museum is known under the name of the Hermes House, the foundation of this building dating from the 16th century. 45 46 Sibiu - Young since 1191 The Museum of the Evangelic C.A. Church in Romania „The Teutsch House” www.teutsch.ro Address: No. 30, Mitropoliei Street Tel: 004 0269 206 730 Opened: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fees: adults 8 lei; pupils, students, retired persons, persons with disabilities 5 lei Inaugurated on July 14th, 2007 within the “Friedrich Teutsch” Center for Culture and Dialog, the Museum of the Evangelic C.A. Church in Romania constitutes an important space of remembrance and the experience accumulated over centuries of existence of the Evangelic Church of Augustan Confession. One of the highest interest spots of the exhibition is represented by “vasa sacra” – the thesaurus composed of pots and various other valuable objects which were used to celebrate the Holy Communion. These were created between the 14th and the 18th century in the workshops of the Transylvanian goldsmiths, among which master Sebastian Hann, originating in Sibiu. The works of art of Transylvanian goldsmiths and silversmiths include chalices decorated with the technique of the filigree enamel, the so called “modo transsilvano”. Documentary films and recent interviews about the history and the present day status of the Transylvanian Saxon population living in the villages of Southern Transylvania are available to viewers in the multimedia area of the exhibition. Sibiu - Young since 1191 47 Around Sibiu If you are already in Sibiu and wish to take short one-day road trips, here are a few places in the surroundings of the city which are truly worth seeing. Please request details about transportation possibilities towards these locations from the tourist information centers. The Sub Arini Park Stretches in parallel with Victoriei Boulevard and the Dumbrava Forest; the park spreads over 22 hectares displaying 68 species of trees. Around 95 species of birds found their home in this landscape. The park imprints a special mood, which is also completed by the Music Pavilion in which concerts and music shows take place during the summer season. Those looking for a more active relaxation may find here a 6 km long bicycle track. 48 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Fortified churches & fortresses Păltiniş The first mountain resort in the Carpathian Mountains (1894) is consecrated as both a ski resort offering plenty of snow, cable transportation booth and a ski drag, recommended to those with illnesses in the area of endocrinology and the nervous and respiratory systems. Păltiniş is therefore a potential vacation destination all year round. It is situated at a distance of only 32 km from Sibiu, at 1,400 m of altitude. The majority of the fortified churches dating from the 12th to the 16th century are to be found around Sibiu and around the city of Mediaş. Beautiful and very well preserved, the fortified churches in Biertan and Valea Viilor were declared heritage monuments, being included in the UNESCO list. Aside these two objectives you may also want to visit the fortress in Slimnic, the fortified churches in Cisnădie and Cisnădioara, the Cistercian Abbey in Cârţa, and many others. Transfăgărăşan, The Bâlea Cascade and Lake Here are two spaces which attract due to the wonderful and wild mountain landscapes. It is a good location for skiing and the snow doesn’t thaw until July. Access is made from DN 7 – Transfăgărăşan, at a distance of about 77 km from Sibiu. Notice! The section between the Bâlea Cascade and Bâlea Lake is closed to auto traffic between November and July, but access is ensured through a carriage back. The only Ice Hotel in South-East Europe is built here during the winter. Sibiu - Young since 1191 49 Ocna Sibiului Balneary resort which was built around a series o natural lakes with a high salinity, it is the ideal spot for relaxation, sunbathing, swimming and therapeutic mud treatments. The resort is situated 15 kilometers away from Sibiu. Albota If you wish to go fishing for trout, relax, have a good meal or go mountain hiking in the Făgăraş mountains, then it is worth going to Albota Mărginimea Sibiului (a cluster of villages situated around Sibiu) The typically rustic atmosphere, the intact preservation of folkloric traditions and habits, the hospitality of the peasants and the culinary skills of the hosts make Mărginimea Sibiului an ideal space for spending your holidays. 50 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Ocna Sibiului • www.ocnasibiului.ro Albota • www. albota .sobis.ro Sibiu - Young since 1191 51 How to get to Sibiu UKRAINE HUNGARY Sibiu BY PLANE The International Airport in Sibiu is situated at a distance of 5 km outside the city, in a western direction, with direct access to E81 road. Tarom, Carpatair, Austrian Airlines, Blue Air and Lufthansa are air companies which operate on the airport in Sibiu. In order to consult the flight schedule, please access www.sibiuairport. ro or request information via telephone at 004 0269 253 135. ROMANIA BY TRAIN In order to obtain direct information regarding the best connections for your travel, please contact the Railway Agency in Sibiu, no. 6, Nicolae Bălcescu Street, telephone: 004 0269 212 085 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) or access www.cfr.ro or www. mersultrenurilor.ro BY CAR Sibiu is crossed by European road E68 >Arad-Sibiu-Braşov< entering the country through Nădlac customs and E81 >Cluj-SibiuPiteşti-Bucharest< entering the country through Borş customs. BULGARIA 52 Sibiu - Young since 1191 i Tourist Information Centers The tourist information centers in Sibiu insure the essential connection between the city and the tourists. These centers offer directions and you may also find maps and informative leaflets here. The City Hall of Sibiu No. 2, Samuel Brukenthal Street, entrance C, Tel: 004 0269 208 913, fax: 004 0269 208 811 E-mail: [email protected] Opened: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. International Airport in Sibiu No. 73, Alba Iulia Road Tel/fax: 004 0269 253 999 E-mail: [email protected] Opened: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 1 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday 12 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.; Saturday 1 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. CFR Railway Station in Sibiu No. 6, 1 Decembrie 1918 Square Tel: 004 0269 208 913, fax: 004 0269 208 811 E-mail: [email protected] Opened: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday - Sunday CLOSED Th ww ec it y w. tu ffi r cia is ’s o o ro e u. pag bi me .si ho m u ri s m lt Sibiu - Young since 1191 53 The ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folkloric Civilisation Calea Răşinari Tel: 004 0269 252 976 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Opened: April 1st - 31st October: daily between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. November 1st – March 31st: Monday – Friday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Kultours Info Center Small Square, ground floor of the House of Luxemburg Tel: 004 0269 216 854 E-mail: [email protected] Opened: non-stop Info Point Sibiu No. 1, Huet Square Tel/fax: 004 0269 244 442 E-mail: [email protected] Opened: May 1st - October 31st: daily between 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. November 1st – April 30th: CLOSED The FRESCA Hall of the Brukenthal National Museum No. 22, Small Square E-mail: [email protected] Opened: March 21st – October 21st: Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mondays and the first Tuesday of every month: CLOSED; Oct. 20th– March 20th: Wednesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays: CLOSED i 54 Sibiu - Young since 1191 Useful information Methods of payment You may use the following credit cards: American Express, Dinner Club, JCB International, Euro Master Card and VISA. These are excepted by the majority of the hotels, rent a car companies, hyper markets and some of the restaurants. We advise you to check that in advance. Emergency number -112 In case of emergency, call emergency number 112, cost free. Salvamont 004 0269 216 477 (8 a.m. -4 p.m.) 004 0732 140 144 (non stop) The Service for the Protection and Support of Tourists SPAT Address: No. 2, Samuel Brukenthal Street Operational: between May 1st and Sept. 30th Telephone number: 004 0269 208 913 Functioning under the coordination of the Public Service of Community Police of the city of Sibiu. SPAT offers support and protection for tourists visiting Sibiu. SPAT agents offer information about transport options, foreign exchange rates, emergency numbers for Embassies and Consulates or ATM utilization. SPAT officers patrol the historical center as well as the Railway Station Square in Sibiu, carrying maps and leaflets with them. This service is available during the summer season. Sibiu - Young since 1191 Accomodations in Sibiu 55 56 Accomodations in Sibiu Type of unit Name Stars Address Telephone E-mail Website Hotel Hilton 1, Pãdurea Dumbrava 5* No. Street Hotel Continental Forum 4* No. 10, Piaţa Unirii, 004 0372 692 611 [email protected] www.continentalhotels.ro Hotel Golden Tulip Ana Tower 4* No. 2, Şcoala de Înot Street 004 0269 234 000 [email protected] www. goldentulipanatowersibiu.com Hotel Libra 21-23, Calea Guşteriţei 4* No. Street 004 0269 234 244; 004 0369 428 000 [email protected] www.hotel-libra.ro Hotel Levoslav 4* No. 12, Gen. Magheru Street 004 0269 216 185; 004 0788 14 34 38 [email protected], [email protected] www.levoslav.ro Hotel Ramada 4* No. 2, Emil Cioran Street 004 0269 235 505 [email protected] www.ramadasibiu.ro Hotel Casa Moraru 11, Alexandru Vlahuţã 4* No. Street 004 0269 206 522; 004 0269 216 291 [email protected] www.casamoraru.ro Hotel Villa Astoria 1-3, Avram Iancu Street, 4* No. No. 31, Piaţa Mică 004 0369 446 917 [email protected] www.villaastoria.com Hotel Roberts 3*/4* No. 18, Charles Darwin Steet 004 0269 212 222; 004 0724 522 071 [email protected] www.hotelroberts.ro Hotel Premier 76, Gen. Vasile Milea 3*/4* No. Boulevard 004 0744 503 059; 004 0269 244 804 [email protected] www.hotel-sibiu.ro Hotel Ibis 2-4, Calea Dumbrăvii 3* No. Street 004 0269 218 100 [email protected] www.ibishotels.ro; www. ibishotels.com Hotel Am Ring 3* No. 14, Piaţa Mare 004 0269 206 499 [email protected] www.amringhotel.ro Hotel Ana 3* No. 120, Alba Iulia Road 004 0269 228 875; 0040 755 032 042 [email protected] www.hotel-ana.ro Hotel Apollo Hermannstadt 3* No. 14, Nicolae Teclu Street 004 0269 212 465 [email protected] www.hah.ro 004 0269 505600 [email protected] www.sibiu.hilton.com Accomodations in Sibiu Type of unit Name Stars Address Telephone E-mail 57 Website Hotel Bolta Rece 4, Aleea Mihai Eminescu 3* No. Street Hotel Class Hermannstadt 3* No. 40, Rahova Street 004 0269 206 999; 004 0369 405 251 [email protected]; [email protected] www.hotel-class.ro Hotel Împăratul Romanilor 3* No. 4, N. Bălcescu Street 004 0269 216 500 [email protected] www.sibiu.imparatulromanilor.ro Hotel Parc 0269 423 559; 3* No. 1-3, Şcoala de Înot Street 004 004 0369 408 993 [email protected] www.hotelparcsibiu.ro Hotel Simba 3* No. 12, Calea Dumbrãvii Street 004 0751 106 000 [email protected] www.simbahotel.ro Hotel Silva 3* No. 1, Aleea Mihai Eminescu 004 0269 243 985; 004 0269 232 678 [email protected] www.hotelsilvasibiu.com Hotel Grand Dumbrava 2* No. 14, Parc Dumbrava Street 004 0269 252 922 [email protected] www.grandhotelsb.ro Hotel Gallant 2* No. 55, Victoriei Boulevard [email protected] www.gallant.ro Hotel Sonne 2* No. 47, Ştefan cel Mare Street 004 0744 939 484 [email protected] www.sonne.ro Hotel Sport 2* No. 2, Octavian Goga Street 004 0269 212 237 [email protected] www.tineretsibiu.ro Inn Vincenza Square 5* No. 17, Turnului Street 004 0269 223 927; 004 0732 950 332 [email protected] * Inn Maria 4* No. 13 A, Înfrăţirii Street 004 0269 227 203; 004 0751 105 705 [email protected] www.pensiunea-romaria.ro 004 0269 216 360 [email protected] www.boltarecesibiu.ro 004 0269 215 975 58 Accomodations in Sibiu Type of unit Name Stars Address Telephone E-mail Website Inn Smarald 4* No. 3, Hipodromului Street 004 0369 426 053 [email protected] www.pensiuneasmarald.ro Inn Casa Salzburg 3* No. 46, Cetăţii Street 004 0369 450 991; 004 0476 037 773 [email protected] www.casasalzburg.ro Inn Happy Day 3* no. 2D, Lungă Street 004 0269 234 985 [email protected] www.pensiuneahappyday.ro Inn Casa Romana 3* No. 40, Gen. Magheru Street 004 0740 612 270; 004 0369 442 966 [email protected]; [email protected] www.casaromanasibiu.ro Inn Artemis 3* No. 59, E.A.Bieltz Street 004 0748 287 824 [email protected] www.pensiunea-artemis.ro Inn Baroc 3* No. 38, Semănătoarelor Street 004 0740 467 843 [email protected] www.pensiuneabaroc.ro Inn Ambra 3* No. 16, Nicolae Iorga Street 004 0740 046 819; 004 0269 442 572 [email protected] www.pensiunea-ambra.ro Inn Amso 3* No. 5A, Prejbei Street 004 0722 318 788; 004 0269 242 666 [email protected] www.pensiunea-amso.ro Inn Anca 98, Calea Turnişorului 3* No. Street 004 0743 113 092; 004 0269 228 200 [email protected] www.casaanca.ro Inn Belaşcu 3* No. 116, Calea Turnişorului 004 0744 762 814 [email protected] www.belasacu.ro Inn Casa Baciu 3* No. 29, 9 Mai Street 004 0733 979 924 [email protected] www.casa-baciu.com Inn Casa Burgheză 3* No. 11, Fochiştilor Street 004 0723 695 304; 004 0369 442 694 [email protected] * Inn Carmen 79 B (Viilor FN) 3* No. Podului Street 004 0744 577 512 [email protected] www.pensiunesibiu.com Inn Cocoșul Roşu 3* No. 19, Ocnei Street 004 0369 427 482; 004 0745 143 732 [email protected] www.cocosulrosu.ro Accomodations in Sibiu Type of unit Name Stars Address Telephone E-mail Website Inn Casa Sibianului 3* No. 37, 9 Mai Street 004 0369 496 558; 004 0725 928 610 Inn Casa Conţiu 3* No. 20, Bahluiului Street 004 0745 251 457; 004 0731 336 329 [email protected] www.casa-contiu.xhost.ro Inn Daniel 3* No. 1, Măsarilor Street 004 0269 243 924; 004 0749 400 738 [email protected] www.ela-hotels.ro Inn Gasthof Sara 139, Calea Turnişorului 3* No. Street 004 0744 690 833 [email protected] * Inn Erlenpark 3* No. 77, Octavian Goga Street 004 0269 252 153; 004 0742 079 365 [email protected] www.erlenpark.ro Inn Fortuna 3* No. 22, Al. I. Cuza Street 004 0733 090 590; 004 0369 429 613 [email protected]; [email protected] www.pensiuneafortuna.ro Inn Magnolia 144, Calea Turnişorului 3* No. Street 004 0745 267 276; 004 0269 250 325 [email protected]; [email protected] www.pensiuneamagnolia.ro Inn Casa Cardinal 3* No. 9, Justiţiei Street 004 0269 214 814 [email protected] * Inn Dumbrava 1, Pădurea Dumbrava 3* No. Street 004 0269 252 935; 004 0748 834 935 [email protected] www.pensiunesb.ro Inn Maria 3* No. 101, Viilor Street 004 0744 85 4052 [email protected] * Inn Buon Gusto 3* No. 53, C-tin Noica Street 004 0269 211 516; 004 0754 366 862 [email protected] www.buongusto.ro Inn Rubin 3* No. 7C, Piaţa Crişan Street 004 0269 207 680; 004 0269 207 681 [email protected] www.pensiunea-rubin.com Inn Tosca 3* No. 51, Ana Ipătescu Street 004 0269 230 385; 004 0744 698 869 [email protected] www.tosca.go.ro Inn Verox 3* No. 53, Lungă Street 004 0744 577 756; 004 0269 222 456 [email protected] * [email protected] www.casasibianului.ro 59 60 Accomodations in Sibiu Type of unit Name Stars Address Telephone E-mail Website Inn Julia 3* No. 23, Rotarilor Street 004 0741 151 618 [email protected] * Inn Kon Tiki 10, Tudor Vladimirescu 3* No. Street 004 0269 220 350 * www.kon-tiki.uv.ro Inn Gasthof Clara 3* No. 24, Râului Street 004 0269 222 914; 004 0722 244 456 [email protected]; [email protected] www.gasthofclara.ro Inn Kristine 3* No. 42, Luceafărului Street 004 0269 238 479 [email protected] www.pensiuneakristine.ro Inn Villa Santa Maria 3* No. 43, Livezii Street 004 0743 224 451; 004 0269 224 451 [email protected] www.pensiunesibiu.ro Inn Zanzi 3* No. 1, Constituţiei Street 004 0269 211 707 [email protected] www.zanzi.ro Inn Haus Paltinul 3* No. 14, Paltinului Street 004 0728 275 444 [email protected] www.haus-paltinu.ro Inn Pensiunea Hermannstadt 3* No. 13, Blănarilor Street 004 0269 212 340; 004 0744 542 405 [email protected] www.pensiuneahermannstadtsibiu.ro Inn Casa Ioana 3* No. 13, Lucian Blaga Street 004 0269 213 265 [email protected] www.casaioana-sibiu.ro Inn Casa Ivan 3* No. 34, Călugăreni Street 004 0269 233 991 [email protected] www.casaivan.ro Inn Korona 3* No. 8, Luptei Street 004 0269 225 533; 004 0369 405 444 [email protected] www.pensiunea-korona.ro Inn Casa Luxemburg 3* No. 16, Piaţa Mică Street 004 0269 216 854 [email protected] www.casaluxemburg.ro Inn Alexia 1A, G-ral D. Praporgescu 3* No. Street 004 0742 464 991; 004 0269 237 994 [email protected] * Inn Cibinium 0722 210 690; 3* No. 10, Charles Darwin Street 004 004 0746 526 654 [email protected] * Accomodations in Sibiu Type of unit Name Stars Address Telephone E-mail 61 Website Inn Lion 3* No. 41, Moldoveanu Street 004 0728 936 348 [email protected] www.pensiunealion.ro Inn Nane 3* No. 16, Livezii Street 004 0721 985 032 * * Inn Casa Veche 3* No. 4, Liviu Rebreanu Street 004 0269 213 034; 004 0745 491495 [email protected] www.casavechesibiu.ro Inn Andra 3* No. 1, Mirăslău Street 004 0722 275 062; 004 0369 429 982 [email protected] www.cazare-sibiu-andra.com Inn Doma’r 3* No. 76, Calea Cisnădiei Street 004 0269 212 766; 004 0722 216 094 [email protected] www.pensiunea-domar.com Inn Casa Frieda 3* No. 40, Nicolae Bălcescu Street 004 0269 218 821 [email protected] www.pensiuneacasafrieda.ro Inn La Viorel 3* No. 2, Lector Street 004 0269 211 410; 004 0741 107 337 [email protected] www.pensiunealaviorel.ro Inn Millenium 3* No. 11, Ştrandului Street 004 0751 954 457; 004 0269 226 230 [email protected] * Inn Ardealul 2* No. 24, Călţun Street 004 0745 503 468; 004 0369 436 696 [email protected] www.ardealul.piczo.com Inn American Inn Bella 2* No. 6, Aurel Decei Street 004 0269 218 084; 004 0728 830 822 [email protected]; [email protected] www.americaninn.ro Inn Casa Bianca 2* No. 93, E.A. Bielz Street 004 0744 599 466 [email protected] www.casa-bianca.ro Inn Carul cu Flori 2* No. 34, Luptei Street 004 0744 355 822; 004 0744 550315 [email protected] www.trendysibiu.ro Inn Nelu & Klein 124, Calea Dumbrăvii 2* No. Street 004 0269 252111 [email protected] www.nelu-klein.ro Inn Casa Spătar 2* No. 5, Nicovalei Street 004 0741 212 844 [email protected] * 62 Accomodations in Sibiu Type of unit Name Stars Address Telephone E-mail Website Inn Corina 2* No. 104, Alba Iulia Street 004 0269 228 492; 004 0753 221 803 Inn Costas 2* No. 26, Vasile Milea Street 004 0748 100 869; 004 0269 212 411 [email protected] www.pensiune-costas.ro Inn Ela 2* No. 43, Nouă Street 004 0269 215 197 [email protected] www.ela-hotels.ro Inn Favorit 2* No. 52, Calea Dumbrăvii Street 004 0740 246 825 [email protected] * Inn Casa Tobias 2* No. 15, Gării Street 004 0740 163 692; 004 0269 230 860 [email protected] * Inn Greenhouse 2* No. 67, E. A. Bieltz Street 004 0269 227 800 [email protected] www.clicknet.ro/greenhouse Inn Halemandero 2* No. 10, Măsarilor Street 004 0269 212 509 * * Inn Ileana 2* No. 2, Berăriei Street 004 0369 427 427 [email protected]; www.pensiuneaileana.ro Inn Laura 2* Nr 18, Vasile Aaron Street [email protected]; [email protected] www.pensiunea-laura.ro Inn Leu 2* No. 6, Moş Ion Roată Street 004 0722 215 412; 004 0269 244 826 004 0729 133 777; 004 0269 218 392 * * Inn Podul Minciunilor 2* No. 1, Azilului Street 004 0269 217 259 [email protected] www.ela-hotels.ro Inn Richard 2* No. 25, Anton Pann Street 004 0752 572 546 [email protected] * Inn Turist 2* No. 101, Rahovei Street [email protected] www.pensiunesibiu.go.ro Inn Cony [email protected] www.vilacony.ro Inn Eli [email protected] www.pensiunea-eli.ro 004 0740 246 825; 004 0269 242 050 0369 448 867; 2* No. 22, Porumbacului Street 004 004 0745 285 946 0747 222 602; 2* No. 11, Ecaterina Varga Street 004 004 0751 872 022 [email protected]; [email protected] www.pensiunecorina.ro Accomodations in Sibiu Type of unit Name Stars Address Telephone E-mail 63 Website Inn Beijing 2* No. 22, Konrad Haas Street 004 0269 214 076 * * Inn Casa Arcaş 1* No. 2, 16 Februarie Street * * Villa Diana [email protected] www.muzeulastra.ro Inn Han Veştem Calea Răşinari, 2* Sibiu, Dumbrava Forest Forest * Dumbrava - The Open Air Museum 004 0269 432 578; 004 0745 056 099 004 0269 252 976; 004 0756 085 795 004 0269 252 948 [email protected] www.hanvestem.ro Hostel Flying Time 2* No. 6, Ghe Lazăr Street [email protected] www.sibiuhostel.ro Hostel Felinarul 2* No. 8, Felinarului Street [email protected] www.felinarulhostelsibiu.ro Hostel La Padre 2* No. 14, Someşului Street [email protected] www.la-padre.ro Hostel Villa Teilor 2* No. 4, Teilor Street 004 0369 730 179; 004 0726 278 330 004 0269 235 260; 004 0749 901 171 004 0722 258 715; 004 0743 558 715 004 0269 238 161; 004 0766 242 874 [email protected] www.sibiutravelershostel.com Hostel Old Town Hostel 1* No. 26, Piata Mică Street 004 0269 216 445 [email protected] www.hostelsibiu.ro Apartments (as hotel rooms) Apartments (as hotel rooms) Apartments (as hotel rooms) Apartments (as hotel rooms) Apartments (as hotel rooms) Apartament Central 3* No. 1-3, N. Bălcescu Street 004 0728 111 149; 004 0369 804 600 [email protected] * Ap. Tourism& Accomodation 2* No. 1,Vasile Milea Boulevard 004 0722 551 073 [email protected] www.luceafarulsibiu.ro Ap.Galeria "Grafit 1" * No. 3, Xenopol Street [email protected] Ap. Galeria "Grafit 2" * No. 5, Piaţa Dragoner [email protected] www.apartamente-sibiu. rografit.ro www.apartamente-sibiu. rografit.ro Ap. Samuel Brukenthal 4* No. 4, Samuel Brukenthal Street 004 0741 072 678; 004 0723 591 478 004 0741 072 678; 004 0723 591 478 004 0740 843 678; 004 0269 211 344 [email protected] www.apartmentsibiu.ro Studio Thalia * No.19, Tipografilor Street 004 0742 55 35 96 [email protected] * Room for rent PF Budac Veronica 2* No. 9A, Anton Pann Street 004 0269 250 046; 004 0751 361 084 * * Sibiu Hermannstadt Young since 1191 Photo: Scott Eastman © 2009, Daniel Bălțat, Marcel Baciu, Petre Dadu Translation: Mirela Grigore Design & Print: Honterus Sibiu Edited by The Office for the Promotion and Development in Culture and Tourism within the City Hall of Sibiu and the Cultural Department of the City of Sibiu Printed in 1,750 copies To be distributed free of charge