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Things to see in Sighișoara (Romania): 6 places and when to go
Sighișoara is a town in Romania, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Architecture (2), Temples (2). The best known are Historic Centre of Sighișoara, Sighișoara Clock Tower and Holy Trinity Church, Sighișoara. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 46.2205, 24.7939
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Architecture (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 106 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sighișoara
The places in and around Sighișoara, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Historic Centre of SighișoaraOld town of Sighișoara, located in Transylvania, Romania131 m
- Sighișoara Clock TowerTower146 m
- Holy Trinity Church, SighișoaraChurch in Sighişoara, Romania216 m
- Monastery Church, SighișoaraChurch in Romania99 m
- Tinsmiths' TowerTower lin Sighişoara, Romania284 m
- Vlad Dracul HouseBirthplace of Vlad the Impaler144 m
When to go to Sighișoara
The best time to visit Sighișoara is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:48
- FebPossible10:06
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:20
- MayBest time14:46
- JunBest time15:34
- JulBest time15:14
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:10
- DecPossible8:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. In May, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sighișoara
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 106 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sighișoara?
The best known: Historic Centre of Sighișoara, Sighișoara Clock Tower, Holy Trinity Church, Sighișoara, Monastery Church, Sighișoara, Tinsmiths' Tower. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sighișoara?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26.
How do you get to Sighișoara?
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 106 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sighișoara as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- History328 places for history in Romania, from Danube Delta to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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