In every fortification system there is one fortress that dominates the others: the master-tower. The Clock Tower of Sighișoara is the main entry point to the citadel, opposite guarded by Taylor's Tower. With its 64 meters of height, the tower is visible from almost every corner of the city from Mures County, its purpose was to defend the main gate of the citadel and also served as the town hall until 1556. Now It's considered one of the most expressive clock tower in the whole Transylvania.
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45.719825.7722Turda
Turda is a city on the Aries River in Cluj County, Transylvania.
46.533323.8667Dârjiu
commune in Harghita County, Romania
46.200825.199Saschiz
commune in Mureș County, Romania
46.1824.97Viscri
village in Brașov County, Romania
46.0525.0833Transylvania
Transylvania is the largest region of Romania and probably the best known one. When you visit Transylvania you dive into a mix of cultures, nature and history. Transylvania is a diverse region: it is worth trying to observe the differences that exist within the region, both culturally and naturally. This region is a place with abundant history and multicultural convergence. All over Transylvania the cohabitation of Romanians, Hungarians, Saxons and Roma is the leading theme. Transylvania is rich in myth and misty medieval sites: there about 100 castles and fortresses and about 70 fortified churches. Romania's greatest and best preserved castles and fortresses are to be found here. But for the more curious traveler, there are many small villages with old houses and fortified churches. As Transylvania is circled by the Carpathian mountains there are a lot of mountain forests and hiking or climbing possibilities. All over the Carpathians there are great national parks. In the center of Transylvania there are green hills and rivers. Most big cities are very western Europe like, and the infrastructure is generally good, making it easy for travelers.
46.7723.58Brașov
city in Brașov County, Romania
45.666725.6167Sighișoara
city in Mureș County, Romania
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city in Cluj County, Romania
46.766723.5833Sinaia
town in Prahova County, Romania
45.3525.551389Predeal
Ski resorts of , , Poiana Brașov, Băile Herculane
45.5047222225.57861111Biertan
commune in Sibiu County, Romania
46.135924.5209Câlnic
Saxon villages with fortified churches in Transylvania: , , Dârjiu, Prejmer, Saschiz, Viscri
45.88723.6575Sibiu
city in Sibiu County, Romania
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