monomad entry: still in sighisoara

yesterday i posted some scenes from our visit to Sighisoara in Transylvania, Romania. it's both a historic and photogenic spot so i want to give a fuller presentation from inside the medieval walled town. so while this is a photography post the theme is history and travel.

the clock tower from the 14th century is the walled city's main attraction with the historical museum spread over all six levels connected by flights of steep stairs. the view is worth the climb.

altogether there were defensive 14 towers erected in the 14th century, each built and maintained by the various resident guilds. the tradesmen had their places of work in the building during the day while at night they stood watch over the town. of them 9 towers are still standing. this one is the shoemaker's tower.

the blacksmith's tower and city wall

the tailor's tower with Catherine's gate is the only access for motor vehicles. the archways can be closed off by lowering the iron grids.

city hall

a residential street leading to the church

the hillside with the paved path up to the medieval city. the blacksmith's tower is at the wall. everything this side of it is outside the wall and newer.