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A group af Wallachian noblemen bringing with them a princely sceptre made most people living in Nurnberg, the city of imperial diets, defy the cold weather and take part, on February 8, 1431 in an important historic event: emperor Sigismund of Luxemburg conceded the ruler-ship in Wallachia to Vlad who has been living at his court for eight years. That very day, emperor Sigismund gave his favourite a necklace and a golden medalion with a dragon engraved on it, the badge of the knights of the O...

I will add some text just to give you an introduction about the history of the city. The town of  Sighisoara is the most enchanting of all the Transylvanian towns. Its medieval buildings, gilded roofs and towers have been unspoiled by war or modern industry. The Citadel, built by the Saxons in the 12th Cent. rises above the town and is preserved as a museum. The notorious Vlad Tepes, popularly called Dracula, was born in this town. Sighisoara, situated in Romania center-in Transyl...

For more infos on most of Sighisoara you can have a look on: www.sighisoara-transilvania.ro   Enjoy :-)

some more pictures

Given I got the entire day to go in Brasov I want to go and see another small city in Transylvania. It is also an old Saxon town and it is just a few hours train ride away from Brasov. So on the train to go and see this place.   Sighisoara is another little Saxon town which is famous for its old town - and of course as the birth place of Vlad Thebes himself. He lived in this tiny town until the age of 4 which would probably make the place a Dracula tourism magnet in itself ...

So I made it to Bucharest just now.  I will reserve judgment until after my first day tomorrow, but so far, and after being in Brasov, yikes!  Good thing I got here during the day because the walk from the station was pretty sketchy, although when I tripped some guys said something thoughtful I'm sure.  Anyway, it hasn't been very pretty so far.  However, I decided not to skip over this place like many do because I've just really fallen in love with the Romanians. First t...

We spent an incredible two months travelling by train and bus through Eastern Europe, from Berin southward to Athens. We've seen some incredible sights and met some awesome people. Eastern Europe rocks my socks.

If you know where to go in Romania, you'll be amazed to find that there are beautiful places you never knew about. It is a country which worth giving a chance to.

Fotografías del viaje en tren por los países de Europa del Este.

places not to miss

Forget about Dracula, there's a lot more to see!!!! Sibiu - Sighisoara - Sovata (very very salty lake "Lacul Ursu") - Praid (incredible salt mine) and a lot more ... (Brasov, Bran etc.)

sighisoara, the birthplace of vlad tepes, aka dracula.  very small place, though not unpleasant. not a lot there once you have looked around the citadel. its a very quiet place, pretty in a lot of ways, but in many ways unremarkable. got off the train to kids begging for our drinks. well, after sitting on a hot train yet again, there was no chance. i know i should have some symathy, but that is MY water, and its as precious to me as gold dust! haha. and yeh, sooner or later im ssure that...

We hit the road, traveling the Transylvanian countryside by car... which, btw, is amazing.  Exceptionally green, rolling hills, dotted with historic houses, located in front of towering mountains.  Just driving the sinuous roads between cities is a treat.  Sighisoara boasts an old midevil town with a perimeter defense wall.  It was Vlad's actual place of residence & thus had all the Dracula tourist stuff.  I wandered into some private property (by accident) and ra...

These are some of the stories and photos from my trip to Belgrade, Transylvania, Bulgaria and Budapest during August of 2007.

This was my first true travelling experience and i blame this experience for my addiction to travelling!