Today, we change style and move on to the Gothic, by visiting Hunyadi castle, one of Europe’s largest and best examples of this architectural style. This 14th century giant was featured in various movies, television shows and video games over the past decade. Frequent addition: the 13th century citadel of Calnic, built as a reaction of the local count after the Mongolian invasion. After the locals bought it, they added the church to the compound and strengthened its defenses. These changes were so typically South-Transylvanian, that UNESCO was prompted to add the site to their list. Reach Sibiu in the afternoon. The streets of this German-looking town meet in the central squares, under the watchful “eyes” of the roof dormers. Despite its day-time tranquil feel, in the evening it becomes the host of numerous cultural events and festivals, especially since 2007, when it was the European capital of culture.
