Sibiu, Romania 🇷🇴 Ultimate Guide | Must-See Sights & Food

Romania (newly Schengen!) is my top hidden gem in Eastern Europe 💎 – where fairytale scenery meets budget-friendly prices! Forget France/Italy... this is Europe's best-kept secret! And Sibiu? With its iconic "thousand eyes" 👀, it's hands-down Romania's most charming town. Here's everything you need: 🗺️ Quick Geography Sibiu's Old Town splits into: Upper Town (main attractions) Lower Town (cozy cafes + local life) 🍽️ FOOD GUIDE 🇷🇴 Traditional Bites 📍 La Cuptor Must-order: Duck breast (crispy skin + juicy meat) 📍 Crama Sibiul Vechi Ciorbă (sour soup) Sarmale (cabbage rolls) Papanasi (cheese donuts with jam) 🍩 ✨ Modern Twist 📍 Kombinat Farm-to-table Romanian fusion Don’t miss: Pork schnitzel + rooftop vibes at night 👀 TOP ATTRACTIONS 1. The Eyes of Sibiu 500-year-old "eyelid" attic windows 👁️ Highest density in Transylvania 2. Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral Climb the tower for panoramic views Home to a 4,000-pipe organ 🎶 3. The Council Tower Iconic clock tower (800 yrs old!) Best sunset spot 🌇 4. Bridge of Lies Europe’s 2nd oldest iron bridge Local legend: It cracks if you lie 🤥 5. Orthodox Trinity Cathedral Stunning Byzantine frescoes 6. Piata Mare & Piata Mica "Big & Small Squares" – lined with pastel buildings and cafes 7. Cibin Market Local produce + handmade crafts 8. Old Fortress Walls Walk along medieval ramparts 💡 Pro Tips Walk everywhere – the whole Old Town is ~15 mins across Buy honey at the market – Transylvanian wildflower honey is legendary 🍯 Visit in May-Sept for festivals + warm weather #Sibiu #Transylvania #BudgetEurope #HiddenGems