Sunday 3 December 2017

Historic Centre of Sighişoara

Sighişoara is a small, fortified medieval town where the clock tower is seen as a symbol of the citadel and considered one of the most expressive clock towers in the whole Transylvania

Sighisoara Clock Tower
This postcard was sent by Anca

The Clock Tower of Sighișoara (RomanianTurnul cu Ceas) is the main entry point to the citadel, opposite guarded by Taylor's Tower. With its 64 meters of height, the tower is visible from almost every corner of the city from Mures County, its purpose was to defend the main gate of the citadel and also served as the town hall until 1556. - in: wikipedia

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