Currency: Romanian Leu

Calling Code: +40

Nearest airports from city center: Brasov Airport (39km), Sibiu Airport (175km), Targus Mures Airport (179km), Bucharest Otapeni Airport (181km), Bucharest Aurel Vlaicu Airport (189km), Cluj Napoca Airport (280km), Craiova Airport (294km).

TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING

*** HUNTING MUSEUM (Strada Gróf Mikó Imre 11, Sfântu Gheorghe 520003)

Everything you want to know about animals and nature, you will find in this museum that will cause you great interest. There is also a virtual hunting room.

*** SZEKELY NATIONAL MUSEUM (Strada Kós Károly 10, Sfântu Gheorghe 520055)

Opened in 1875, it houses exhibits and artifacts of the Vasady Nagy Gyula family.See among others ethnographic materials and paintings.

*** NATIONAL MUSEUM OF EASTERN CARPATHIANS (Strada Gábor Áron 16, Sfântu Gheorghe 520008)

Enjoy exhibits on archaeology, ethnography, local history, Transylvanian culture and many interactive games and videos.

*** BEOR PALACE (Strada Kossuth Lajos 12, Sfântu Gheorghe)

The building built in 1908 by the textile merchant Ferenc Szőke is worth a visit. In its basement is the monument to the victims of the Romanian communist dictatorship.

*** FORTIFIED CHURCH (Strada Cetății 1, Sfântu Gheorghe 520000)

It dates from the mid-16th century and is one of the most beautiful churches in Romania that you must visit.

*** FIRST ROMANIAN SCHOOL MUSEUM (Strada Váradi József 38, Sfântu Gheorghe 527166)

This is the first school in the territory of Romania, where the Romanian language was taught, and it deserves your attention.

*** BRAN CASTLE (Strada General Traian Moșoiu 24, Bran 507025)

You’re in Transylvania and you’d be remiss if you dοn’t visit the Castle famous for the vampire legend Count Dracula. It’s about an hour away by car.

*** THE COUNCIL SQUARE – BRASOV

About 40 minutes away from the city center is the impressive Brasov. Visit the central square which has a rich history since the mid-14th century.

*** THE WHITE TOWER (Calea Poienii, Brașov)

If you are in Brasov, then visit the observatory dating back to the 15th century and the museum housed there.

*** BASTIONUL TESATORILOR (Strada George Coșbuc 9, Brașov 500015)

It is one of the most impressively preserved fortress bastions dating back to the 15th century. See the medieval museum housed there.

 ΤΗINGS TO DO

*** Elizabeth Park is a landmark park of the city.

*** The Black Church is a special temple that deserves your attention. It is in Brasov, about 40 minutes away from Sfantu Gheorghe.

*** St. Nicholas Church in Brașov is also a must-visit church.

*** One of the most unique and narrow streets in Romania is Strada Sforii. It is one of the most photographed spots in Brasov.

 FOOD AND DRINK

The cuisine of Transylvania is fascinating and you must try the traditional foods. The traditional dish is pickled cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice. Mititei which are like burgers, gulash, traditional soups (Ciorbă de Perisoare, Ciorba de fasole cu ciolan, Ciorba de burta), schnitzel, polenta with cheese and cream, carp brine,  and pork feast are some of the foods that we would recommend you to try. It goes without saying that you can find Mediterranean, Asian and American cuisines. For dessert, definitely try the traditional papanasi, vargabeles and alivenci. If you want street food, try the meat pies and langos.

WHERE TO STAY

You can find accommodation and hotels both in the city center and at a distance of 1-2 kilometers at relatively good prices.

FUN AND SHOPPING

*** Sepsi Value Center is a shopping center that will offer you many options for your shopping.

*** Complex Comercial Șugaș is also another place for your shopping.

*** Euro Trade Center is yet another place to shop.

*** If you find yourself in Brasov, then Aquatic Paradise is the ideal place for those who love water games.

*** AFI is one of the best shopping centers in Brasov.

 HOW TO GET AROUND

The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bus or by bike.

CITIES NEAR SFANTU GHEORGHE

Major cities close to Sfantu Gheorghe are Brasov (40km), Ploiesti (138km), Bacau (153km), Targu Mures (173km), Pitesti (173km), Bucharest (210km), Galati (243km), Braila (248km), Cluj Napoca (276km).