The village and fortified church in Transylvania, Sibiu County 😍

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Here in Biertan, in Sibiu County. Many things are still handcrafted here in Romania 😍

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The church / fortified church is located in the commune of Biertan (in German Birthälm, in Hungarian Berethalom) in Sibiu County, Transylvania.

Biertan is part of the early German-Saxon settlements and was already mentioned in documents in 1398 (other sources say 1402).

Pictures: early August 2026

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On the way from Sibiu to Brașov lies the town of Făgăraș. At the end of the 12th century the town's fortress was only a wooden fortification, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century.

The fortress houses a museum, which—like the fortress itself—can be visited. Directly next to the fortress is the cathedral / church Sfantul Ioan Botezatorul.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

The Wine Festival is also taking place today, Sunday, September 20 😍

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The Wine Festival in Mediaș is taking place from today until Sunday (September 18–20), and tomorrow, Saturday (September 19), the Lights Festival will also continue.

Pictures from Sibiu / Hermannstadt from the end of October 2024, taken in the evening / at night.

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Once again, a wonderful city in every season 🥰

View from the tower of the fortified church / church fortress 😍

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Sometimes everything in life is upside down; here at Brambura Park in Avrig (Freck in German), Sibiu County, that is the norm. An experience for children, families, and every visitor.

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Pictures of Brambura Park in Avrig (approximately 25 km south-east of Sibiu / Hermannstadt), an adventure park for everyone 😊

Pictures from Sibiu / Hermannstadt, located in the historic region of Transylvania, in the heart of Romania.

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The historic centre and the city’s fortification walls were built by Saxon settlers (the Transylvanian Saxons) in the 12th and 13th centuries and have largely been preserved in their original form to this day.

Wonderful pictures taken by Mr Iercosan Marian just a few days ago (at the end of September 2025).

Castles, Cities & Legends for last-minute travellers in November: 8-day tour through Transylvania: Bran Castle (Dracula), Peleș Castle, Sinaia Monastery, the historic cities of Brașov (Kronstadt), Sibiu (Hermannstadt), and Sighișoara (Schäßburg). Bucharest and more!

Dates: Thursday, November 12, 2026 to Thursday, November 19, 2026. A few places are still available.

https://drs-reisen.de/.../siebenbuergen-rundreise.../

Romanian and international specialities, something special, but above all something truly delicious. Visit the Restaurant / Bistroteca Baum in Dumbrăveni, Sibiu County 🥰

https://bistrotecabaum.ro | https://pensionkokel.ro

Located between Sighișoara and Mediaș, the town of Dumbrăveni is the ideal starting point for discovering the “treasures of Transylvania”. Fortified churches, medieval fortresses, picturesque hiking trails, and cultural events that remain unforgettable... but the culinary side is certainly not neglected here either 🤗🤗

At Kokel Guesthouse, you can expect a true oasis of Transylvanian tranquillity and the warmth of a family atmosphere, where traditional charm blends harmoniously with modern comfort. The guesthouse has 12 luxurious rooms, lovingly furnished for comfort and relaxation—perfect for guests seeking peace and privacy in an elegant setting.

The property also offers a breakfast room, a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, a spa area, a fitness room, a children’s Playground, and private parking.

Pictures (June 2026) from Alma Vii (Almen in German), which were sent to us by Mr Iercosan Marian. Many thanks, Marian 🥰

The fortified church / village is part of the commune of Moșna and is also known by the obsolete Romanian names Alma Săsească and Alma Între Vii, as well as by the Hungarian names Almád, Szászalmás, Németalmás, and Almás.

Hermannstadt / Sibiu / Nagyszeben (DE, RO, HU) was built by Saxon settlers (the Transylvanian Saxons) in the 12th and 13th centuries and has largely preserved its historical origins to this day.

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View from the church tower of the fortified church

The Museum of Traditional Folk Culture in Sibiu (in German, Hermannstadt) is one of the largest open-air museums in Romania.

Located just south of Sibiu (in German, Hermannstadt), the museum is in the “Dumbrava Sibiului” forest, along the road connecting Sibiu and Rășinari, about three (3) kilometers from the city.

It features installations of traditional, pre-industrial Romanian folk civilization. Houses, workshops, and building complexes are scattered around a lake, among the trees of Dumbrava Sibiului.

We thank Ms. Farkas Ildiko (https://www.facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75) for the permission to use these images.

The Cârța Monastery (German: Kerz) is a former Cistercian (Benedictine) monastery in Transylvania, Romania.

It is located on the left bank of the Olt River, almost exactly halfway between the cities of Sibiu and Fagaras, and is today an Evangelical-Lutheran church.

The exact founding date of the Cârța Monastery (Latin: monasterium beatae Mariae virginis in Candelis de Kerch) is unknown. A Constance charter dated April 17, 1418, issued by Sigismund, King of Hungary, states vaguely that the monastery was founded, built, and endowed with rights and privileges by his predecessors. Cistercian documents from the 13th to 15th centuries, collected and analyzed by Leopold Janauschek, mention the founding year of the monastery as being around 1202–1203.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from the end of September 2025.

Today, Sunday evening, just like yesterday, the Wine Festival is taking place in Mediaș, featuring stories and music in the central square of the historic old town.

:: 7:00 PM – Marius Matache, alchemist of musical metaphors and creator of legal smiles
:: 8:00 PM – Musical synergies, from roots to strings, with Patricia and Florin Thomits
:: 9:00 PM – The Voices of the Fortress – the Motto group

Wine tells stories. Music gives them a voice. And in Mediaș this weekend, you can experience all this together with many other friends, visitors, and wine lovers in King Ferdinand I Square.

Peles Castle in Prahova County, the city of Sighisoara in Mures County, Corvin Castle in Hunedoara County, and the city of Sibiu (Hermannstadt).

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Some pictures from a holiday trip to Romania, starting in Sibiu (called Hermannstadt in German), across the Transfagarasan and down into the valley of the Olt river.

Many thanks for sending these (pictures from August 2024).

A picture from Hermannstadt / Sibiu / Nagyszeben taken on June 6, 2026, kindly sent to us by Mr. Iercosan Marian. Thank you very much 🥰

The old town and the fortress walls were built by Saxon settlers (the Transylvanian Saxons) during the 12th and 13th centuries and are still preserved today in much of their original form (pictured).

The Carpenters' Tower (Romanian: Turnul Dulgherilor) was built in the 14th century by the Saxon carpenters' guild. The tower was part of the city's third ring of fortifications and today is the left tower of the surviving defensive wall. It is located on Citadel Street (Harteneckgasse), named after the mayor Johann Sachs von Harteneck.

The Potters' Tower (Romanian: Turnul Olarilor) was built in the 15th century by the Saxon potters' guild. It was also part of the city's third ring of fortifications and stands to the right of the preserved defensive wall.

Beautiful in every season, by day and by night ... Hermannstadt / Sibiu / Nagyszeben in Transylvania.

The old town and the city's fortification walls were built by Saxon settlers (the Transylvanian Saxons) in the 12th and 13th centuries and are still preserved today in many of their original features.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

For those making last-minute plans: an 8-day tour through Transylvania for €949 per person, including Bran Castle (Dracula), Peleș Castle, Sinaia Monastery, and the historic cities of Brașov (Kronstadt), Sibiu (Hermannstadt), and Sighișoara (Schäßburg). Bucharest and more!

Dates: Thursday, November 12, 2026, to Thursday, November 19, 2026. Only a few places are still available.

https://drs-reisen.de/.../siebenbuergen-rundreise.../

Museum of Traditional Popular Culture in Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German) is one of the largest open-air museums in Romania.

Located just south of Sibiu (German: Hermannstadt), the museum is located in the "Dumbrava Sibiului" forest, on the connecting road between Sibiu and Rășinari, about three kilometers (3) from the city.

Contains installations of traditional pre-industrial Romanian popular civilization. Houses, workshops and construction complexes are scattered around a lake, among the trees of the Sibiu Drumbrates.

We thank Mrs Farkas Ildiko ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for the permission to use these pictures.

It is still hot (30 degrees and more) on many days, and anyone looking for some refreshment in Sibiu County, in the Transylvania region, is in exactly the right place.

# Piscina Baum (Swimming Pool), Dumbrăveni (north of Sibiu)
>> https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZhwHcfA4NGzhWEyq8

Restaurant, guesthouse, and recently also with its own swimming pool. For staying guests, but also for anyone who simply wants to stop by when it is hot and is looking to cool off. The pool is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

https://pensionkokel.ro | https://bistrotecabaum.ro

The “Bridge of Lies” is one of the most famous landmarks of Sibiu. Manufactured in 1859* at Friedrichshütte in Hesse, it was the first cast-iron bridge in all of Romania (and the second in all of Europe).

There are many legends about its name, but since it was also the first bridge that did not stand on pillars, it was initially called the “lying bridge” (Liegebrücke)… and from there it wasn’t far to the name “Bridge of Lies”... 😅😊

* Information: In 1859, Sibiu, like the region of Transylvania, was part of the Austrian Empire (from 1867 then part of the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy)

Pictures: July 2023

Restaurant, guesthouse, and, recently, also with its own pool. It is available for guests, but also for anyone who simply wants to stop by when it is hot and is looking for some refreshment. The pool is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

https://pensionkokel.ro | https://bistrotecabaum.ro

Located between Sighisoara (Schässburg) and Medias, the town of Dumbraveni is the ideal starting point for discovering the “treasures of Transylvania”: fortified churches, medieval castles, picturesque hiking trails, and cultural events that remain unforgettable.

At the Kokel Guesthouse, you will find a true oasis of Transylvanian tranquillity and the warmth of a family atmosphere, where traditional charm blends harmoniously with modern comfort. The guesthouse has 12 luxurious rooms, lovingly furnished for comfort and relaxation—perfect for guests seeking peace and privacy in an elegant setting.

The property also offers a breakfast room, a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, a SPA area, a fitness room, a children’s Playground, and private parking.

And anyone who would like to enjoy a delicious meal should definitely visit the Bistroteca / Baum Restaurant.

The old town / city centre in current pictures from August 2026. Hermannstadt (Sibiu in Romanian, Nagyszeben in Hungarian, and Hermestatt in Transylvanian Saxon) is the county capital of Sibiu County in the historic region of Transylvania.

The first German settlers probably arrived in the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the town dates back to 1191. The Latin name "Villa Hermanni" is recorded from 1223, and the German equivalent Hermannstorf from 1241.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (early / mid-August 2026).

Visit the historic park, the restaurant, or spend your holiday at Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (German name: Freck), just a few kilometres east of Sibiu / Hermannstadt in beautiful Transylvania.

Find out more: https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro (D / EN / RO)

The restaurant (open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM) offers dishes of the highest quality, prepared with local and regional ingredients and accompanied by wines from Sibiu County – Crama Apoldium.

Visit the palace park, the orangery and / or spend time in the historic café of Brukenthal Palace.