To Sibiu | Castles and Citadels 45
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. Continue to Alba Iulia, the spiritual capital of modern Romania, where the 18th-century Vauban fortress tells the story of the country’s unification. 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.
