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The Council Tower – Carpenters' Tower loop from Sibiu
01:35
6.07km
40m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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1.86 km
Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary
Highlight • Religious Site
The Protestant church was built in the 14th century. The seven-storey tower has a height of 73.34 meters, and is the tallest tower in Transylvania. From 1496 to 1796, the church served as a burial place for personalities in Sibiu. In 1853 the tombstones were dismantled and walled into the walls of the Ferula. The church is open in the summer from 10 to 18 o'clock. The rest of the year from 11am to 4pm.
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1.92 km
Bridge of Lies - Podul Minciunilor
Highlight • Bridge
The Bridge of Lies is the oldest bridge in all of Romania and is one of the most famous sights in Sibiu! Made entirely of cast iron, the bridge is a real showpiece in the city.
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Sibiu is certainly one of the best preserved medieval towns in Transylvania. If you ever visit the beautiful medieval town of Sibiu in central Romania, you should definitely check out one of its famous landmarks, the Bridge of Lies, which has some legends behind its name.
The Facts
In 1859, the old wooden pedestrian bridge over Ocnei Street, connecting the old town with the new, was rebuilt by the Friedrich Hütte company. It was the first cast iron bridge in Romania and also the first without pylons. Because of this last fact, it was also called the bridge, which sounds a lot like the bridge that lies and sparked four legends that have been passed down from generation to generation.
The Legends
Number one and my personal favorite legend: the lie detector. It is said that the bridge has the power to tell if someone is lying when crossing the bridge, making strange noises as if it would collapse and punish the liar. I recommend you try these out for yourself when crossing the bridge.
Number two: the Casanova myth. The Bridge of Lies is said to have earned its name because it was a meeting place for first dates. Cadets from the military academy would meet girls and make promises they never intended to keep, so be careful of the promises you hear when walking on this bridge!
Number three: the horror story. Similar to the previous legend, the young ladies looking for husbands would declare their love on the bridge and swear their virginity. If it turned out they had lied on the wedding night, the brides were thrown off the bridge as punishment.
And last but not least: the honest merchant. Piața Mică (Small Square) was the center of trade in Sibiu. The Bridge of Lies is located on the edge of this square and rumors say that the fraudulent traders were exposed in front of everyone on the bridge so that no trader dared to be dishonest when trading here.
Sibiu has many beautiful places, but the Bridge of Lies is definitely one of the best, earning its name from the legends that have endured through time. Next time you are near this bridge, remember that the locals avoided crossing it because they were afraid that it would collapse because of the lies they told.
Source:
itinari.com/en/the-legends-behind-sibiu-s-bridge-of-lies-rkjd
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Sibiu is certainly one of the best preserved medieval towns in Transylvania. If you ever visit the beautiful medieval town of Sibiu in central Romania, you should definitely check out one of its famous landmarks, the Bridge of Lies, which has some legends behind its name.
The Facts
In 1859, the old wooden pedestrian bridge over Ocnei Street, connecting the old town with the new, was rebuilt by the Friedrich Hütte company. It was the first cast iron bridge in Romania and also the first without pylons. Because of this last fact, it was also called the bridge, which sounds a lot like the bridge that lies and sparked four legends that have been passed down from generation to generation.
The Legends
Number one and my personal favorite legend: the lie detector. It is said that the bridge has the power to tell if someone is lying when crossing the bridge, making strange noises as if it would collapse and punish the liar. I recommend you try these out for yourself when crossing the bridge.
Number two: the Casanova myth. The Bridge of Lies is said to have earned its name because it was a meeting place for first dates. Cadets from the military academy would meet girls and make promises they never intended to keep, so be careful of the promises you hear when walking on this bridge!
Number three: the horror story. Similar to the previous legend, the young ladies looking for husbands would declare their love on the bridge and swear their virginity. If it turned out they had lied on the wedding night, the brides were thrown off the bridge as punishment.
And last but not least: the honest merchant. Piața Mică (Small Square) was the center of trade in Sibiu. The Bridge of Lies is located on the edge of this square and rumors say that the fraudulent traders were exposed in front of everyone on the bridge so that no trader dared to be dishonest when trading here.
Sibiu has many beautiful places, but the Bridge of Lies is definitely one of the best, earning its name from the legends that have endured through time. Next time you are near this bridge, remember that the locals avoided crossing it because they were afraid that it would collapse because of the lies they told.
Source:
itinari.com/en/the-legends-behind-sibiu-s-bridge-of-lies-rkjd
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2.45 km
The Council Tower
Highlight • Monument
You can go up and see the city from above.
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2.58 km
Historic Center of Sibiu (Hermannstadt)
Highlight • Historical Site
Sibiu, the Transylvanian Hermannstadt, is an important cultural, historical, economic and ecclesiastical center in southern Transylvania, with a population of 134,308 inhabitants (2021). Sibiu was and is one of the most important and prosperous cities in Transylvania (as well as Romania in general) and one of the main centers of the Saxon settlers who settled in the region since the classical Middle Ages. The city was the capital of the Principality of Transylvania between 1692 and 1791 and between 1849 and 1865.
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2.72 km
The Great Square
Highlight • Historical Site
The Sibiu Christmas market also takes place here.
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3.48 km
Potters’ Tower
Highlight • Monument
The Potter's Tower (Turnul Olarilor) dates from 1357-1366, when the third ring of fortifications of the city was built. It was built by the local Saxon guild of potters. It is the middle of the three towers on Cetății Street. The Potter's Tower is rectangular at the base, then it recedes to the mezzanine, ending in the upper part in the classical projecting part, supported by consoles with fire mouths between the arches.
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3.66 km
Carpenters' Tower
Highlight • Monument
The Carpenter's Tower (Turnul Dulgherilor) dates back to 1357-1366, when the third ring of fortifications of the city was built. It was built by the local Saxon guild of carpenters. It is the northernmost of the three towers on Cetății Street. Over time, this tower has undergone a number of repairs and reconstructions. The current shape of the tower probably dates back to the early 16th century. The Carpenter's Tower was restored between 1967 and 1972 and again in 2007. It has a circular shape at the base. It then takes the shape of an octagonal prism, which is topped by the classic protruding part.
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3.69 km
Tanners' Tower and City Walls of Sibiu
Highlight • Historical Site
The third ring of fortifications in the southeast of Sibiu has been preserved or reconstructed in a style that is true to its original style, stretching for around 200 metres along Strada Cetății. Three towers at the corners and in the middle protrude from the city wall. They are connected by wooden battlements. Beyond the wall is the Citadel Park (Parcul Cetății).
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6.07 km
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Bus stop
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3.46 km
1.90 km
466 m
212 m
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4.24 km
1.77 km
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