Viewpoints in Sibiu County

Peaks and Towers

This collection features the architectural and natural vantage points of Sibiu County. It highlights medieval defensive towers from the 14th to 16th centuries, such as the Council Tower and the guild-built Potters' Tower, which formed the historic fortifications of Sibiu and Mediaș. The list also includes several of Romania’s highest summits in the Făgăraș Mountains, including Negoiu and Vânătarea lui Buteanu, alongside the panoramic viewpoints of the high-altitude Transfăgărășan road.

Peaks and Towers — Map

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Panoramă Transfăgărășan

Transfagarasan Panorama is a scenic viewpoint located along the Transfagarasan Highway, a mountain road crossing the Făgăraş Mountains in Romania. It is popular for sightseeing, hiking, and driving, offering spectacular views and access to mountain huts.

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Council Tower of Sibiu

The Council Tower of Sibiu is a tower situated between the two main squares of the Historic center in Sibiu, the Great Square and the Small…

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Arquebusiers' Tower

The Arquebusiers' Tower is a medieval tower built in the 14th century as part of Sibiu's city fortifications. It features defensive architectural elements designed for archery and has undergone restorations to preserve its historical significance.

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Carpenters’ Tower

The Carpenters’ Tower in Sibiu is a 14th-century medieval defensive tower forming part of the historic city fortifications. It offers insights into the city’s defense history and medieval architecture.

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Potters’ Tower

15th-century defensive tower built by the Saxon potters' guild as part of Sibiu's third fortification belt. It features loopholes for archers and a distinctive brick architecture.

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Vânătarea lui Buteanu

Vânătarea lui Buteanu, at 2,507 metres, is the eighth-highest peak in Romania and the fifth-highest peak from Făgăraș Mountains, after…

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Negoiu Peak

Negoiu Peak is a mountain peak in the Făgăraș Mountains of the Southern Carpathians, located in Sibiu County, Romania, with an elevation of…

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Turnul Pielarilor (sec XV)

15th-century defensive tower in Sibiu, originally part of the city's fourth fortification belt. It was historically managed by the tanners' guild.

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Turnul cu Pulbere (sec XVI)

16th-century gunpowder tower in Sibiu, used for storing munitions and serving as a defensive bastion within the city's outer wall system.

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Buglers' Tower

Also known as Turnul Trompeților, this 15th-century landmark in Mediaș is one of the tallest towers in Romania and is notable for its distinct tilt.

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Șerbotă

A peak in the Făgăraș Mountains with an elevation of 2,331 meters. It is accessible via the main ridge trail and offers views of the Negoiu massif.

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Podragu

Mountain peak in the Făgăraș range reaching 2,482 meters. It sits above the Podragu Valley and the highest mountain hut in Romania.

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Lăițel

A 2,390-meter peak in the Făgăraș Mountains, known for its steep ascent and panoramic views overlooking Lake Bâlea and the Transfăgărășan road.

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Ciortea Vest

The western summit of the Ciortea massif in the Făgăraș Mountains, standing at an elevation of 2,427 meters.

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Lespezi

Lespezi is the fifth highest mountain peak in Romania. The mountain is located in Sibiu County in the Făgăraș Mountains.

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Ciortea Est

The eastern peak of the Ciortea massif, located along the main ridge of the Făgăraș Mountains near the Avrig Lake area.

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Călțun

A 2,522-meter peak, also known as Cornul Călțunului, situated near Lake Călțun in the Făgăraș Mountains. It is characterized by its rugged, rocky terrain.

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Mircii

A central Făgăraș mountain peak with an elevation of 2,471 meters, located on the main ridge between Podragu and Arpașul Mare.

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Arpașul Mare

A 2,468-meter summit in the Făgăraș Mountains, positioned along the main ridge trail east of Lake Capra.

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Iezerul Caprei

A 2,417-meter mountain peak in the Făgăraș range, located directly above the glacial Lake Capra near the Transfăgărășan highway.

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