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Sighișoara

Mureș County, Romania · Europe

About Sighișoara

Sighișoara is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Albeşti, 10km from Fortified Churches of Transylvania.

Sighișoara is a town located in Mureș County, Romania. With a population of 34,537, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sighișoara sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sighișoara to your route.

About Sighișoara

Sighișoara (Romanian pronunciation: [siɡiˈʃo̯ara] ; Hungarian: Segesvár [ˈʃɛɡɛʃvaːr] ; German: Schäßburg [ˈʃɛsbʊʁk]; Transylvanian Saxon: Schäsbrich, Šesburχ, or Scheeßprich; Yiddish: שעסבורג, romanized: Shesburg; Latin: Castrum Sex or Saxoburgum) is a city on the Târnava Mare River in Mureș County, central Romania.

Read more Located in the historic region of Transylvania, Sighișoara had a population of 23,927 according to the 2021 census. It is a popular tourist destination for its well-preserved old town, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1999. The town administers seven villages: Angofa, Aurel Vlaicu, Hetiur, Rora, Șoromiclea, Venchi, and Viilor.

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Where is Sighișoara located?

Sighișoara is located in Mureș County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2214 latitude, 24.7928 longitude.

What is the population of Sighișoara?

Sighișoara has a population of approximately 34,537 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
34,537
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Mureș County
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.2214, 24.7928

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Sighișoara

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Fortified Churches of Transylvania

Unique UNESCO-listed Saxon fortified churches scattered across Transylvania's rolling countryside and medieval villages.

10 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Sighișoara

  • 70 kmTransfagarasan ViewpointThe summit of Romania's spectacular mountain highway, called 'the best road in the world' by Top Gear, with views of Balea Lake and the Fagaras range.
  • 70 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
  • 70 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.

Nearby Destinations

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Albeşti

🇷🇴 Romania

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7 km awayPop. 4,759

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🇷🇴 Romania

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Seleuș

🇷🇴 Romania

8 km awayPop. 1,569

Vânători

🇷🇴 Romania

11 km awayPop. 3,702

Laslea

🇷🇴 Romania

11 km awayPop. 3,147

Nadeş

🇷🇴 Romania

12 km awayPop. 2,368

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