[2025 Sibiu Attraction] Travel Guide for The Bridge of Lies (Updated Jul)

#cityplaybook 📍 Sibiu, Romania #CityPlaybook #Sibiu #RomaniaTravel #HiddenGems #WhimsicalTowns #MedievalEurope A Transylvanian treasure where the rooftops have eyes and every street feels like a secret. Sibiu is the kind of place that lives between fairy tales and reality. Cobblestone lanes curl around pastel buildings, their quirky rooftops peering down with sly “eyes”—like the city itself is alive and watching, playfully whimsical. I crossed the famous Bridge of Lies, lingered in Piata Mare, and climbed the Council Tower for a view that stitched together spires, squares, and time itself. Tip: Warm up with ciorbă de burtă (tripe soup) or enjoy a rustic dessert like papanasi—delicious Romanian donuts with cheese and jam. Must-snaps: • Rooftops with “eyes” in the Upper Town • Golden hour from the Council Tower • Lantern-lit streets in the Lower Town Sibiu doesn’t just invite you—it enchants you, quietly and completely.

#wecreate Step into the captivating world of Sibiu and uncover the intriguing "Bridge of Lies"! 🌉 This iconic landmark, adorned with exquisite architecture and nestled amidst the charming cityscape, holds centuries of fascinating stories and legends. 🏰 Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere as you stroll across this historic bridge, but beware of the whispers from its past. 🤫 #BridgeOfLies #Sibiu #Romania #HistoricalLandmark #CityExploration #LegendsAndMyths

A seven-day in-depth tour of Europe will take you to explore the hidden secrets of the Eastern Balkans! The solemnity of the Orthodox Cathedral, the ancient legend of the Sibiu Tower, and the mysterious charm of the Black Church are waiting for you to explore one by one and feel the rich history and unique charm of culture. -- 🗺️Route suggestion: Travel in depth in Eastern Europe and explore historical sites DAY1️⃣: Arrive in Timisoara and visit Victory Square as the first stop. Feel the historical heritage of this city and make a good start for the next journey! DAY2️⃣: Stroll through the Grand Square and feel the exotic atmosphere -> visit the Orthodox Cathedral and appreciate the charm of Orthodox architecture -> walk across the Bridge of Lies and listen to the legends and stories on the bridge. DAY3️⃣: Visit the mysterious Black Church and feel its unique atmosphere -> Go to the Brasov Council Square to experience the local political culture -> Visit the Bran Castle and Peles Castle to explore the legends of the ancient castles. DAY4️⃣: Visit the Romanian People’s Palace to learn about the country’s history -> Visit the Tsar’s Castle to feel the ancient royal atmosphere. DAY5️⃣: Go to Plovdiv, visit the historic Roman theater, and experience the charm of ancient Roman culture. DAY6️⃣: Arrive in Sofia, visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Sophia Cathedral, and feel the fusion of religious culture -> Visit the ancient Niš Castle, and appreciate the castle’s majesty and heavy history. DAY7️⃣: Visit Tito’s Mausoleum to learn about the legendary life of this historical figure -> Visit the Church of St. Sava and the Belgrade Fortress to end this historical trip to Eastern Europe. 🔚 -- Attractions to visit: 1. 🏰Belgrade Fortress: This medieval fortress is a great place to watch the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, and the beauty at sunset is even more intoxicating. 2. 💒Church of Saint Sava: There is endless charm hidden under the magnificent dome. When you step into it, you will experience the unique scenery and sacred atmosphere. 3. Tito's Mausoleum: A great man rests here. His story is intertwined with the vicissitudes of history, which is worth your remembrance and exploration. 4. 🕍Hagia Sophia: This ancient Byzantine-style church carries the profound history and culture of Sofia, and every detail reveals the traces of time. 5. 🌆Niš Castle: Climb up the city wall and the beautiful scenery of the center of Niš will be presented to you at a glance, as if traveling through time and space and returning to that ancient era. -- Essentials before the trip: 🧳 📞 European phone cards or international roaming packages allow you to stay connected at any time without worrying about losing connection. 🔌 European standard conversion plug, worry-free charging, the device is always ready. 👔 A light jacket + a thick jacket to cope with the temperature difference between morning and evening in March, fashionable and warm. 💳 Credit card + a small amount of cash, easy payment for shopping and dining. 💊 Cold medicine + allergy medicine, emergency treatment of minor illnesses, more peace of mind during travel. 👟 Comfortable sneakers for traveling around Europe without stopping. 🎒 A small carry-on bag to hold your ID and snacks, convenient and safe. 📷 Camera or mobile phone, record beautiful moments and leave unforgettable memories. 💄 Small samples of toiletries, travel light and stay fresh. -- Travel to Europe and enjoy the romance and style! Don’t forget to follow me, there are more exciting strategies waiting for you to unlock, let’s explore every corner of the world together! 🌍✨

🌟 🌟 🇷🇴 About Sibiu: Located in southern Transylvania, Romania, Sibiu is a historic and fairytale-like ancient city. Founded in the 13th century, this pedestrian-friendly city is divided into the Upper Town and Lower Town, connected by the legendary "Bridge of Lies." The architecture here is a blend of Baroque and Renaissance styles, especially the houses decorated with "eyes," which are unforgettable. 🏰 Sibiu Great Square: Located in the heart of the city, Sibiu Great Square was documented as early as the 15th century. The towering clock tower and colorful houses on the square form a beautiful picture. 🎨 Brukenthal Museum: The Baroque-style building on the west side, the Brukenthal Museum, was built in the 18th century and is one of the oldest museums in Romania. The museum houses not only a European art gallery but also a Romanian art gallery and a library. 🌆 Council Tower: Built in the 13th century, the Council Tower is the tallest building in the old town, with seven floors. The tower with pale yellow exterior walls and a blue clock under the spire was once a defensive fortress of the city. 🌉 Bridge of Lies: This bridge connects the Upper and Lower Towns of Sibiu. According to legend, if someone lies on the bridge, it will collapse. Therefore, many couples come here to make vows of love. 🏰 Orthodox Cathedral: This church is reminiscent of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Türkiye. Although smaller in scale, the interior is luxuriously decorated, and the Neo-Byzantine style and exquisite murals are impressive. 🏰 Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary: Built in the 14th century, this church was originally a Romanesque building. The five spires tower into the clouds, and you can climb to the top via a spiral wooden staircase for a panoramic view of Sibiu.

145 kilometers west of Brașov lies a beautiful ancient city, which was named the European Capital of Culture in 2007. Here, you can see medieval city walls, battlements, moats, drawbridges, gatehouses, bastions, Baroque and Gothic architecture. This is Sibiu, an ancient city in Romania known as the 'Open-Air Museum'. The houses in Sibiu have distinctive shapes and are highly recognizable. The roofs are almost all orange-red, the walls are colorful, and the attic windows on the slopes resemble human eyes. Especially the tiles at the top of the windows arch upwards, resembling curved upper eyelids, with the windows looking like pupils. Curiously, almost all houses are like this, giving rise to the names 'Eyes of Sibiu' and 'City of a Thousand Eyes'. Sibiu is located at the foot of the Southern Carpathians, in the central region of Transylvania. It was built by German immigrants in the 12th century and was historically known as Cibinium. It is one of the seven famous ancient cities in Romania. In 1241, the city was destroyed by fire due to multiple invasions by the Tatars. However, due to the developed local handicrafts and commerce, the city soon restored its original appearance. In the 14th century, to prevent invasions by the Ottomans, a fortress was built around the city. By the 16th century, Sibiu had become an important center for handicrafts and trade in the region. In 1530, the first printing house in Transylvania was established here, and in 1544, the first Romanian book 'Luther's Proverbs' was published here. From 1703 to 1791 and from 1849 to 1867, it twice served as the capital of the Grand Principality of Transylvania. The long history has left many historical sites, and the medieval city walls and Baroque and Gothic old buildings give the city an ancient charm. Sibiu has a long history, is small and exquisite, and has a strong ancient atmosphere. It needs to be slowly toured and experienced with heart. The old city is divided into upper and lower districts due to the terrain, separated by the Bridge of Lies. The upper district has the Large Square, the Small Square, and Huet Square, where famous historical buildings are located. The lower district is where ordinary people live, full of local life and relatively quiet. Republic Square: Known as the 'Large Square' by the people of Sibiu, it is in the city center and is rectangular in shape. Almost all important events in the city's history are related to this square. The houses around the square are all Gothic buildings, each with a very distinctive large door. The styles of the doors are absolutely different, with semicircular facades, and the doorposts and lintels are carved with various patterns. Some lintels are also engraved with unique emblems, which are the 'family crests' carved by prominent families in the Middle Ages. All buildings are well preserved, with the most representative being the Brukenthal Palace on one side of the square. March 6th Square: Known as the 'Small Square' by the people of Sibiu, it is relatively small compared to Republic Square. The houses around the square are well-preserved ancient buildings. All houses have different styles, with no two buildings looking the same. Even the colors on the walls are varied, giving a very unique feeling. Surprisingly, the buildings now used as shops try to preserve the original items left from the past to attract customers. Visitors are never tired of looking and are reluctant to leave. The most attractive feature is the 'Ferenghi Stairs'. A winding stone staircase leads up to the Old Fortress Street and down to the 'Council Tower'. Climbing the stairs, the ancient cityscape of Sibiu is fully revealed. Modern transportation tools are completely unusable here, as the stairs are the main passage, with many alleys connected to it, forming a deep and quiet labyrinth. Those unfamiliar with the situation may feel like they have entered a 'Bagua Formation'. Near the square is an iron bridge built in 1859, the earliest iron bridge in Romania. The iron railings on both sides of the bridge are cast with circular patterns. Locals jokingly call this bridge the 'Bridge of Lies'. Why this ancient and artistically unique bridge has such an unflattering name remains unknown. Located between the two squares is a bastion built in the 16th century, used as a fortress to defend against foreign enemies. It looks like a pagoda, with a round helmet on top. It is named after its proximity to the Parliament House. In the early 16th century, to resist foreign invasions, various craftsmen in the area funded the construction of walls and fortresses for self-defense, resulting in a series of fortresses such as the 'Weavers' Bastion', 'Blacksmiths' Bastion', 'Masons' Bastion', and 'Red Bastion'. Later, walls were built to connect these fortresses, forming a circle within which people could move freely. The existing city walls were built in the late 16th century and are the third line of defense of the ancient fortress group. Sibiu has well-preserved churches, including the Evangelical Church built in the 14th-15th centuries, a Gothic building, and the Eastern Orthodox Cathedral built in 1850 in a Byzantine style. They are magnificent in appearance and have exquisite interior murals, making them well worth a visit.

📍Liar's Bridge, Sibiu 📌This bridge, also called Lieta Bridge, is located on Sibiu-Oknei Street. 💬It is the oldest cast-iron bridge in Romania, built in 1859. It connects the small and large squares of Sibiu. 💬It is called Liar's Bridge because there is a legend that if you lie on this bridge, the bridge will collapse, so people tried to be honest here. It may have been built so that merchants would not deceive each other when trading on this bridge. The view of the old town from the bridge is a must-see! #SummerTravel

📍Liar's Bridge, Sibiu 📌This bridge, also called Lieta Bridge, is located on Sibiu-Oknei Street. 💬It is the oldest cast-iron bridge in Romania, built in 1859. It connects the small and large squares of Sibiu. 💬It is called Liar's Bridge because there is a legend that if you lie on this bridge, the bridge will collapse, so people tried to be honest here. It may have been built so that merchants would not deceive each other when trading on this bridge. The view of the old town from the bridge is a must-see! #SummerTravel

This bridge, also called Lieta Bridge, is located on Sibiu-Oknei Street. Built in 1859, it is the oldest cast-iron bridge in Romania. It connects the small and large squares of Sibiu. It is called Liar's Bridge because there is a legend that if you lie on this bridge, the bridge will collapse, so people tried to speak honestly here. It may have been built so that merchants would not deceive each other when trading on this bridge. The view of the old town from the bridge is a must-see! #SummerTravel

Even though there should be no one there, I feel someone looking at me. Sibiu, Romania is such a mysterious city. There are eyes on the roof! 👁️👁️ This is an air vent window in the attic, but you can see it clearly! It's a little scary because eyes meet everywhere you look lol It's a beautiful city that still retains traces of the Middle Ages, but it's not only beautiful, it's also very unique✨ The bridge that spans the city is called the "Liar's Bridge" and there is a legend that if you lie on it, the bridge will collapse🫨 There are few tourist attractions, but it's fun just to walk around the city, so if you have time, please go there! I also went to Bucharest in Romania, but I liked Sibiu better♡ #Romania #Sibiu