How many days do you need in Sibiu?

The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.

What are the top things to do in Sibiu?

Highlights: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Bridge of Lies, Brukenthal National Museum, Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral and Jesuit Church. The map has 12 things to do in total.

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Sibiu travel guide

12 things to do in Sibiu, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

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Top things to do in Sibiu

Holy Trinity Cathedral: Seat of the Metropolitan of Transylvania, the Orthodox cathedral follows a Byzantine basilica style inspired by Hagia Sophia. (visit ≈ 35 min)
Bridge of Lies: A pedestrian bridge with many legends about its name, the first cast-iron bridge built in today's Romania. (visit ≈ 15 min)
Brukenthal National Museum: Founded in the late 18th century by Transylvania's governor Samuel von Brukenthal in his city palace. (visit ≈ 120 min)
Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral: The city's best-known Gothic church, its 73 m steeple a landmark of Sibiu. (visit ≈ 35 min)
Jesuit Church: Right beside Brukenthal Palace on the Great Square, it is one of Transylvania's notable Baroque churches. (visit ≈ 30 min)
Lesser Square: The second historic square, linked to the Great Square under the Council Tower. (visit ≈ 15 min)
Synagogue of Sibiu: Sibiu's historic synagogue, a listed heritage site. (visit ≈ 30 min)
Grand Square: Sibiu's central square, at the heart of the historic centre. (visit ≈ 15 min)
The Greek Catholic Church Saints Peter and Paul, Sibiu: The church of Saints Peter and Paul on Reconstrucției Street. (visit ≈ 30 min)
Council tower of sibiu: A tower between the historic centre's two main squares, the Great and the Small Square. (visit ≈ 40 min)
Annunciation Church, Sibiu: Also known as the Church in the Ditch, an Orthodox church on Justiției Street. (visit ≈ 30 min)
Thick Tower, Sibiu: A tower of the old walls whose Thalia Hall has been the home of the Sibiu State Philharmonic since 2004. (visit ≈ 40 min)

1-day Sibiu walking itinerary

Starting point: Upper Town (Great and Small Square). The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated. Distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 2.7 km · 3,600 steps · 35 min on the way): Lesser Square → Bridge of Lies → Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral → Holy Trinity Cathedral → Brukenthal National Museum → Jesuit Church → Grand Square → Synagogue of Sibiu

Where to stay in Sibiu

Upper Town (Great and Small Square): The historic centre, with squares and museums on foot.
Lower Town: A quieter quarter of colourful houses, reached by stepped passages.

Getting from the airport to Sibiu

Sibiu (SBZ): Bus 11 ≈ 15 min

Getting around

The historic centre is small, with stepped passages between the upper and lower town. A Christmas market fills the Great Square in December. Take a taxi to the ASTRA open-air museum.

Classic places to eat

Kulinarium: Romanian and international food on the Small Square, booking advised.
La Cuptor: Traditional dishes from a wood-fired oven.
Crama Sibiana: Transylvanian cooking in a vaulted cellar on the Small Square.

Good to know before visiting Sibiu

Fine: In Bucharest validate your ticket or card on boarding.
Fine: Zero tolerance for drink-driving. Roads require a vignette (rovinietă).
Fine: Smoking indoors is banned.
Warning: Use apps or official ranks for taxis. Beware of touts at airports.
Warning: Watch out for stray dogs in some cities.
The currency is the leu. Euros aren't generally accepted.

Emergency: 112
Plugs: C/F, 230V
Tap water: Prefer bottled water.
Tipping: About 10% is customary.

Sources: UK FCDO: Foreign travel advice: Romania, Wikivoyage: Romania, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı: Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only. Rules change, so check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Sibiu travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Sibiu?: The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
What are the top things to do in Sibiu?: Highlights: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Bridge of Lies, Brukenthal National Museum, Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral and Jesuit Church. The map has 12 things to do in total.
Where to stay in Sibiu?: Upper Town (Great and Small Square): The historic centre, with squares and museums on foot. Other options: Lower Town.
How do you get from the airport to Sibiu city centre?: Sibiu (SBZ): Bus 11 ≈ 15 min
How do you get around Sibiu?: The historic centre is small, with stepped passages between the upper and lower town. A Christmas market fills the Great Square in December. Take a taxi to the ASTRA open-air museum.
What is the emergency number in Sibiu?: Emergency: 112.
Do you tip in Sibiu?: About 10% is customary.

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