"Astra" National Museum Complex — Attraction in Sibiu

The ASTRA Museum in Sibiu is a vibrant cultural hub that has become synonymous with exceptional rock concerts. One of the most anticipated events is the ASTRA Rock Festival, which masterfully blends the raw energy of rock music with the rich heritage of traditional Romania. This unique fusion creates an electrifying atmosphere that draws rock enthusiasts from far and wide.

The festival features two dynamic stages, showcasing a diverse lineup of local and international rock bands. The performances are always high-energy, with the crowd singing along to every lyric and dancing to the pulsating rhythms. What sets the ASTRA Rock Festival apart is its celebration of Romanian culture, with traditional crafts, local cuisine, and interactive workshops adding a unique flavor to the event.

The ASTRA Museum's commitment to preserving and promoting Romanian cultural heritage is evident in its diverse range of events and exhibitions. From open-air displays of traditional architecture to concerts and festivals, the museum offers a glimpse into Romania's rich cultural past. The ASTRA Rock Festival is a testament to the museum's innovative approach, bringing together two seemingly disparate worlds – rock music and traditional heritage – to create something truly special.

For rock music enthusiasts and those interested in exploring Romanian culture, the ASTRA Museum is a must-visit destination. With its exceptional events and commitment to cultural preservation, the museum is sure to leave a lasting impression on...

Went here with my girlfriend in August 2020 while visiting Sibiu City.

It was definitely one of the nicest days we had there and I will tell you from the start that it definitely is worth paying the 25Lei entrance.

This is the biggest open air museum in Europe (as the news say at this time). It definitely is quite big and you should plan to spend here about 5-6 hours to visit about everything inside (even more if you like to stare and read everything).

We enjoyed the quietness and the old vibe that the museum offers. And also we enjoyed the fact that over there the temperature was lower than in the city (it was a really hot summer day).

If you plan to spend your day here, there are also a few restaurants where you can eat. We were lucky and had the opportunity to eat traditional food at an event that was organized inside the museum that day. We tried some Goulash which was really good, but these events aren't organized that often I guess, so you'll have to stick to the restaurant offerings.

All in all, if you like spending your day more actively and you enjoy seeing old houses and other neat inventions then you won't regret visiting this place. Who knows, you might be lucky enough to eat some traditional food from locals there...

This museum of Romania's architectural history is situated in an area of forest just south of Sibiu and must near at least 1km long. It contains reconstructed house from a number of architectural periods in Romanian history, dating bac several hundred years. The houses have been carefully photographed catalogue, dismantled and reconstructed on sight to preserve the best examples of such buildings from around the country. The entrance price was around 40 RON per adult, there may well be detailed guide books in a range of languages at Reception. It took nearly 2 hours to walk around and investigate the publically accessible parts of each building, most are cordoned off at their entrances and unlight inside however there was a traditional Orthodox church which was accessible and staffed that captured the experience of visiting such a church, in a small village some hundreds of years ago. There are a number of restaurants and toilet facilities at strategic intervals to rest and relax with children aswell. Our circumnavigation took nearly 2 hours but certainly could have taken longer if we had thoroughly investigated the exhibits. There is a high class restaurant and hotel accommodation on site and a reasonable amount of...