Pamiatky v Sibiu

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Sibiu’s cultural landscape is anchored by the ASTRA Museum, Europe’s largest open-air ethnographic site, and the Brukenthal National Museum, Romania’s oldest art institution. The city's religious heritage is showcased through the 14th-century Gothic Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary and the Byzantine-style Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral. Specialized collections include the Altemberger House History Museum, set in a medieval residence, the 19th-century Natural History Museum, and a unique outdoor display of steam locomotives dating back to 1885.

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ASTRA Museum

ASTRA Museum is the largest open-air museum in Europe, located near Sibiu, Romania. It preserves and displays Romanian and minority cultural heritage through extensive collections, traditional architecture, and cultural events.

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Brukenthal National Museum

The Brukenthal National Museum is Romania's oldest museum, located in Sibiu. It houses extensive art galleries, historical, natural history, pharmacy, and contemporary art collections across multiple historic buildings.

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Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary

The Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary is a notable Gothic church in Sibiu, Romania, symbolizing the Transylvanian Saxon heritage. It is renowned for its large steeple, historic organs, and frescoes, serving as a key cultural and religious landmark.

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"Holy Trinity" Orthodox Cathedral

The Holy Trinity Cathedral, Sibiu, located at 35 Mitropoliei Street, Sibiu, Romania, is the seat of the Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of…

Altemberger House History Museum

Regional history museum housed in a historic urban residence and national monument. It belongs to the oldest museum institution in the country and presents the history of the region.

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Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum in Sibiu, founded in 1849, features extensive collections in natural sciences including paleontology, zoology, and mineralogy. It is located in a Renaissance-style building offering visitors a chance to explore historical and natural exhibits.

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Steam Locomotives Museum

The Steam Locomotives Museum in Sibiu, Romania, exhibits a collection of steam locomotives dating from 1885 to 1959. Located opposite Sibiu's main train station, it features historic locomotives, some still operational for special trains.